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Learn more » Mushrooms, the fleshy fruiting bodies of fungi, are a favorite addition to many tasty meals. There are hundreds of different species of edible mushrooms, each with its own unique flavor and nutritional benefits, making mushrooms a favorite in culinary circles. Many small mammals enjoy foraging for raw mushrooms in the wild, and you may be wondering if it’s safe to occasionally treat your hamster with a delicious mushroom. Read More...
Perhaps it’s just after Halloween and you’re looking for an ethical way to get rid of your extra pumpkin. Or maybe you’re simply looking to add a new treat to your hedgehog’s diet. Either way, if you’re thinking of feeding your hedgehog pumpkin — don’t.
Pumpkin can be incredibly toxic to hedgehogs, and as such, you should avoid feeding it to them. However, there are plenty of other healthy treats that you can feed your hedgehog and many ways for you to make use of your old pumpkins. Read More...
Rabbits are among the most well-known vegetarians in the animal kingdom. Especially renowned for their appetites for carrots and greens, these fuzzy friends seem to have no end to their enjoyment of vegetables.
But can rabbits enjoy all the same foods as human vegetarians? Definitely not! This is especially true for any type of mushroom: Even common button mushrooms can be harmful or fatal when eaten by a rabbit.
Read on to learn why you should never feed mushrooms to your rabbit and what to do if your rabbit has accidentally eaten mushrooms. Read More...
