Gerbils are smart, playful desert rodents that make great pets for families. They don’t need a ton of space and their care requirements are not overly challenging. But gerbils do have a specialized digestive system which means not all types of foods are suitable for them. As herbivores or plant […]
Wild gerbils are herbivorous, which means they eat mostly fruits, vegetables, and grains to meet their dietary needs. So if a wild gerbil encountered a wild strawberry, you can rest assured this juicy sweet treat would be gobbled up in short order! In the captive life of a pet gerbil, […]
Gerbils are popular small pets because they are relatively easy to keep, care for, and feed. As natural herbivores or plant eaters, gerbils don’t have a complicated diet. In fact, the majority of their daily nutrient needs are readily met with a commercial complete and balanced gerbil mix food. But […]
Gerbils are becoming more popular pets. These so-called “pocket pets” don’t take up a lot of space or make a ton of noise, so they are perfect for people living in small spaces. Gerbils are also so fun to watch as they scurry and scamper about. One of the most […]
It is hard to resist the cute round eyes of your pet gerbil begging for a bite of what you’re eating. Gerbils are smart, social animals, and once a gerbil is socialized to people, it doesn’t take them long to figure out how to beg! But what if you are […]