How to keep your pocket pet happy

If you own one of the smaller crew of pets available, it can be hard to decide if your pet is really happy or not. Dogs wag their tail and cats purr, but how do you know if your hamster is happy?

Pocket pets from tiny gerbils to the much larger guinea pigs and chinchillas may be much loved pets by their owners, but it’s not always easy for their owners to tell if they are content with their lives. Studies show that small animals are remarkably sensitive animals however and can even tell the difference between (and get stressed about) being held by a stranger compared to their owners.

Signs your pet is happy

The best way to tell whether your pocket pet is happy or not is to spend time observing them every day. Through careful observation, you’ll be able to see what is normal behavior for your pet and what isn’t. The signs of how your pocket pet is feeling may be tiny little shifts in behavior, so watching carefully is your best chance to make sure he’s feeling okay.

Improving their happiness

Once you know what your pets behavior is like normally, you can start making small changes to improve on their happiness. One of the biggest things you can do is to keep them healthy. A sick pet is definitely an unhappy pet. You can aid in keeping them healthy by giving them the proper food, fresh clean water, and keeping their cage clean.

Other things you can do to keep them happy is to rotate toys so they always have something new and intriguing to inspect, and to teach them tricks. Even the smallest of pets can learn to do simple things, like touching a target or waving a paw for treats. Learning tricks often improves the bond between you and the pet, and can boost their happiness.

Pocket pets don’t have the same research behind them as cats and dogs, but they are loved nonetheless. Use these tips to help make your pet as happy as possible.

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