Small pets like hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits bring joy to many homes, but the plastic products we use for them might pose hidden risks. Plastics can contain toxic additives that may leach out, especially when pets chew on them, potentially affecting their health. This article explores whether we can and should avoid plastic for small pets, focusing on the potential toxicity and offering practical alternatives.
When you picture a “pet parent,” what comes to mind? A millennial taking their dog to a dog-friendly café? A couple planning their weekend around their cat’s grooming appointment? You’re not wrong—but increasingly, the same emotional investment, consumer behavior, and sense of responsibility is being directed toward pets that don’t bark or purr.
Why do reputable pet product companies—ones we trust—continue to market products that are clearly harmful to small pets, despite widespread knowledge about what these animals need?
Formerly a gateway pet, the rabbit is now a family member popular among millennials and young urban couples or singles.
Exploring eco-friendly ways of keeping rodents and rabbits based on the industry’s new solutions.
As exotic marsupial, the sugar glider requires a very specific nutrition with key ingredients that yon won’t find in your local supermarket. Here’s how you can feed it to ensure he stays healthy.
Gerbils love to dig and are good climbers. That’s why it’s important to chose and set up the right habitat.
Many accessories for your small pets are made of plastic. Plastic is a great source of pollution all over the planet and is sometimes not safe. It is however possible to find some eco-friendly, natural and sustainable alternatives.
In order to keep their lush fur clean and healthy, chinchillas need to bathe in dust. Here’s what you need to know.
Because of ignorance or greed, there are numerous hybrids dwarf hamsters in captivity. Unfortunately, these hamsters are at risks and moreover, the two species they come from.
In order to avoid scurvy, guinea pigs need a daily dose of vitamin C, with the help of tablets provided by the pet industry.
Nowadays, pet brands are offering innovative and modern looking products for little critters.
The rising popularity and appeal of small mammals has contributed to the growth of this market, with the current pet humanisation trend creating many opportunities for value-added products.
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