Care tip of the Month - December

If you have a rodent with a tail, such as a gerbil, rat, mouse, degu, chipmunk, sugar glider or chinchilla, make sure that if you give them an exercise wheel that it is not a design that their tail can get stuck in. Some exercise wheels on the market are made of mesh or metal bars and if their tail falls through the slats as they run, it can be seriously damaged or even cut off. You can buy plastic enclosed wheels or wheels made of mesh with very small gaps, or you can even buy 'flying saucers' now which allow your pet to run on top of a spinning disk. Have a good look around for a suitable wheel for your pet, there are lots of designs out there these days so you should be able to find one that is both fun and safe for your little friend.

These 2 wire wheels are NOT SAFE exercise wheels for a rodent with a tail!

Below are Examples of Wheels That are Suitable for Rodents with Tails: