Naked mole-rats cannot be kept as pets. They must live in large colonies, and they have fairly strict temperature and humidity requirements. They are high-maintenance animals and can live from ten to 30 years. Removing them from the wild in Africa is expensive, risky, and disruptive to the habitats of naked mole-rats and other animals. Naked mole-rats are kept and bred in highly controlled enclosures in some universities and zoos. Under no circumstances should they be kept as pets.

You can get a pet rat from a breeder or a pet store, or as a rescue from a shelter, other rescue organization, or individual. See our Acquiring page for more information.

The average lifespan of a pet rat is between 2 and 3 years. However, genetics, husbandry and love will ultimately determine how long your pets live. Animals bred from healthy parents will live longer than those bred from weak and sickly animals, and animals fed a healthy diet and kept in clean cages using the proper bedding will live longer than those fed junk food who live in dirty cages on pine or cedar. Love and attention can sometimes play a big role in how long your rat will live.

For sanity purposes we ask that you do not bring your pet's own bedding or pillows. However, we do put down a raised platform called kennel decking, designed to keep the dogs up off the concrete. On top of the kennel decking, our own very comfortable machine washable lambs wool bedding is provided for all pets.

Most people buy CareFRESH? Pet Bedding because it has superior odor control technology, absorbs up to 3 times its weight in liquid and lasts more than 2 times longer than wood shavings. Its soft fibers protect sensitive skin too. Animals like it because it encourages natural burrowing behavior and it's free from pine and cedar oils, which may be harmful to their respiratory system.

Yes, CareFRESH? is safe when used according to instructions. It captures liquids deposited by small animals and disperses it quickly so that it lasts up to 2 times longer than shavings. Consumers love it for its superior odor control and small animals like it because their cages stay dryer longer, and they can forage in our product.

CareFRESH? Pet Bedding can be purchased at over 5,000 pet specialty retailers in North America. Check your local yellow pages or Super Yellow pages on-line for a store close to you.

CareFRESH? ULTRA? Pet Bedding is patented pet bedding made from ultra long and extra soft cellulose fiber. All aromatic hydrocarbons have been removed. These hydrocarbons exist in pine and cedar oils. It is tested for contaminants and is sanitized to 380? F to reduce bacteria, mold and fungus.

Most people buy Healthy Pet? Bedding because it has superior odor control technology, absorbs up to 3 times its weight in liquid and last more than 2 times longer than wood shavings. Its soft fibers protect sensitive skin too. Animals like it because it encourages natural burrowing behavior.

Yes, Healthy Pet? is safe when used according to instructions. It captures liquids deposited by small animals and disperses it quickly so that it lasts up to 2 times longer than shavings. Consumers love it for it superior odor control and small animals like it because their cages stay dryer longer, and they can forage in our product.

Healthy Pet? Bedding can be purchased at selected retailers including Meijer, Fred Meyer, and Stop & Shop stores. Check your local yellow pages or Super Yellow pages on-line for a store close to you.

We provide appropriate bedding for all of our campers. If you prefer to bring your pet's own bedding, please be sure it is clean on arrival and clearly marked with your name. The cover and lining must be 100% machine washable and able to withstand daily washings as part of our housekeeping procedures.

In New Zealand the usual bedding is several thick layers of newspaper topped off with a thick layer of hay or straw. sometimes UNTREATED wood shavings or sawdust are used. Shredded paper can be used but need to be changed daily as it becomes dirty very quickly. If bedding other than hay is used remember it will still be necessary to FEED hay to your guinea pigs.

White Bites treats contain baking soda, calcium carbonate, and a white food coloring. These compounds may rub off of the chew while being handled by your dog, and it may be especially noticeable for dark haired dogs that like to manipulate their treats with their paws. When this occurs, the white that rubs off is safe and is not likely to stain. If the white is a concern, simply wipe the area with a damp cloth.

I would advise against this. Hamsters are very territorial. I have heard stories of hamsters who immediately attacked a mouse or rat when they met.

In most cases the answer is maybe. In addition to wood shavings generally making for a more comfortable place to root and burrow around in, many hedgehogs are not overly particular as to where they defecate. Using shavings makes cleaning up after them quite a bit easier. I have heard of a few cases where hedgehogs were allergic to wood shaving bedding, but these have been relatively uncommon cases.

The Hotel you will be checking in to wouldn't dream of asking you to bring your own duvet and sheets, Mornington Lodge does not require you to bring your pet's bedding! Being a hygenically controlled environment, all bedding is provided by Mornington Lodge. The favourite toy can also stay at home - we have box loads of toys available for guests to play with. As your dog will be sharing with a compatible friend, this also ensures no jealousy between roomates over toy selection.

Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice, gerbils, ferrets, birds, hedge hogs, reptiles and other small animals.