Rodents: How To's

Train your pet rat to shoot hoops! This rat training instructional video demonstrates the steps you need to teach your pet rat this fun trick. All you need is a "basketball hoop", rat treats, a ping pong ball and an inquisitive pet rat.

In this tutorial, hosted by pet expert Marc Morrone, learn how to care for 'pocket pets' such as gerbils, hamsters and rats. Rodents and other small animals actually make fanstastic pets. In this clip you will learn all about them so that you choose the right one for you and take care of them properly.

Viewer be warned! This video series is not for the faint of heart! If you think you can handle the contents inside, then you're about to get an in depth lesson on the proper way to skin a squirrel. This three part video series will show you how to skin a squirrel.

Don't let all those pesky rodents overrun your house and ruin your home environment. A serious rodent infestation can be a major strain on even the most amazing homes. This video from Ask the Exterminator is full of helpful tips that will show you how to get rid of those rodents for good.

It's not the best part of owning a pet, but somebody's gotta do it.You Will Need* An empty, dry bathtub* A large garbage bag* Paper towels or dishtowels* Dishwashing detergent or other mild soap* Clean bedding—aspen shavings, pelleted paper, or hay* And a dustpan and brush or vacuum cleaner* White vinegar

Have you ever raised hedgehogs? I'm raising a cute, great hedgehog. He is really cute. Today, I'm going to write about raising hedgehogs to inform to people who has difficulties on raising hedgehogs.

This will guide you when you don't know how to clean a Chinchilla cage. These little smooth, plushly furred rodents, native to the Andes mountains in South America, slightly larger than ground squirrels are often raised for their skins to make fur coats.WikiPedia:Chinchilla

This Animal Welfare Foundation two-part video tutorial is from expert veterinary staff demonstrating the correct procedures for handling small mammals for clinical examination and medication. Its aim is to show that the primary consideration should be for the the welfare of the animal. This video guide will show you practical animal handling for a ferret.

This Animal Welfare Foundation two-part video tutorial is from expert veterinary staff demonstrating the correct procedures for handling small mammals for clinical examination and medication. Its aim is to show that the primary consideration should be for the the welfare of the animal. This video guide will show you practical animal handling for a mouse.

Mr. Baby Squirrel gets the ultimate spa treatment. Massaging a squirrel is a delicate process. Baby squirrels can benefit from some gentle petting. These are techniques for domesticating squirrels.

This trick is much harder to teach than the ones previously done a video for (spinning and walking on back legs), so apologies that the video is so long but it needs to be. You will need a lot of patience for this and may need to spend many training sessions on each step before moving on so that your rat can get used to the task at hand. If you move on too fast you will find that your rat will either ignore the glass altogether or at best put two front feet on it and just stare at the ball as...

This how-to video demonstrates an easy way to make a hanging sleeping tube for your pet rat or ferret. It's so easy, there's not sewing required; all you need is fleece and scissors. Watch this video pet care tutorial and learn how to make a hanging sleeping tube for a rat or a ferret.

Learn how to handle, care for, feed, and bond with your pet sugar glider in this free pet care video on sugar glider ownership, nutrition, and care.

While squirrels are wild animals, they can still make great pets. People often take in abandoned baby squirrels, that can't live properly in the wild without the care of a mother. As squirrels are wild animals, they require a certain level of care as compared to domesticated animals. You will need food and water bowls, a weasel wheel, a cage, and a home or nest for sleeping. Watch this video pet-care tutorial and learn how to care for a pet Southern flying squirrel.

Check out this instructional video on how to properly clip your pet guinea pig's nails. If nail trimming is too difficult for you, local pet groomers and veterinarians can clip your guinea pig's nails for you.

Our expert, Laura Nessen, shows you how to create a holding tank for your hamster. Learn the right kind of hamster bedding to buy. Also, Laura gives you tips for finding accessories and toys for your hamster. So, take some time, and learn how to make your hamster as comfortable a possible.