Supplying a Rodent's Needs From a Pet Warehouse

An idea way less common than owning a dog or a cat is owning a rodent as a pet. This kind of animal does not require the same amount of complex care unlike the others mentioned. Even so, there still are some steps you have to take in order to assure the animal’s well being is protected. Almost all the needs a rodent might have can be supplied directly from a normal pet warehouse. For these types of animals, there are lots of varieties of products as well. For example, food made out of cereal or Timothy Hay or typed of cages and play spaces.

Decisions regarding which products to buy depending on what type of rodent you own: hamster, bunny, chinchilla, beaver and so on. The personality and preferences of the animal should also be taken into consideration. In general, a pet warehouse should be able to satisfy most of your needs. The first thing that usually pop-ups on pet shopping lists everywhere in the world is food. Rodent meals consist of many types of dried or crude herb, different types of cereals, vegetables, and fruits. The most important element in the nutritive intake are plants. These have a beneficial effect on a rodent’s health. Some examples of benefic plants: turnip, parsley, timothy hay and so on. Just as the name suggests, the rodents will always chew on something and this need has to be stimulated.

The hydration of the animal is also very important. Usually, you can just buy a water tank that can be directly used when necessary. These animals consume water more than twice the amount of dried food. The ratio between the daily meals and their own body mass is 10%. This is why you should stock provisions of cereals and plants. When buying you can let yourself be guided by an assistant seller. He should be able to answer most of your questions, if not all.

Next on the list come other auxiliar items. The pet needs to be groomed so brushes and nooks will be necessary. Their claws can get very big and dangerous so they must be maintained under control. You need to take care of their teeth and paws as well. Rodents (especially bunnies) love to be clean. This is why baths can be needed quite rarely. On the other hand, brushing will be mandatory because of the change in seasons. Bunnies can molt their cute fur as much as three times a year, this is why attention will be needed. Through inhalation fallen fur can cause health problems to the owner as well as the animal.

Whether you live in a house or an apartment with a small surface area, rodents need to take space under their territory. It is a primal animal need. They will spend most of their time there. As long as that habitat will be safe and somewhat entertaining, rodents might not even be interested in the outside space. They do not require a huge chunk of space but giving them as much as possible is advised. A room or a big cage should suffice. If you want or need to keep them in a cage consider the need of letting them out a few hours a day. It is unnatural to be restrained for long amounts of time. Also, they might get very well trained and could be left free in the house altogether. There even are some cases in which rodents are so attached to their owners that they can simply be let free outside and they will never run away. It’s fascinating to see how will your companion develop.

Even so, at first, be prepared for them exploring your whole house (if you let them). Most chewable materials should be protected somehow. You can install some small fences which will protect them and the objects as well.

One of the most healthy foods for rodents is timothy hay. Among herbs, it helps with digestion and teeth preservation. It has a very high fiber intake and is also a good way to mitigate the big amount of calcium that enters a rodent body. Too much of it could otherwise provoke urinal infections. Other great foods can be carrots and parsley which give a great energy boost.

Brenda Ana is a dedicated writer for Petshopdirect.com.au. Our one-stop pet store caters to all your pet's needs. Don't hesitate to visit our online pet shop for the largest range of food and supplies.