Hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, and even rats have long dominated the market as preferred picks for pint-sized pets. But there's another miniature mammal that's starting to gain popularity in the pet ...

While the tiny pets are cute, don't expect to go on walks together. Feb. 25, 2014— -- They're cute, quiet and surprisingly controversial. One of the most popular pets trending across the United ...

Hedgehogs have gained popularity as pets in recent decades. Before you add one to your family, Dr. Krista Keller, a veterinarian at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana, ...

Hedgehogs are undeniably adorable, but they come with unique challenges that might make them tricky for first-time pet owners. Their specific needs and behaviors require dedication and understanding.

All ye pet owners searching for that offbeat pet to help you prove to strangers that you aren’t some cat or dog yuppie piece of human garbage but a unique individual with FEELS and THOUGHTS — the ...

Hedgehogs are one of the odd-looking mammals out there, with their pointed noses and spiky spines covering their body. Hedgehogs come in a variety of sizes, and some species are so tiny they can fit ...

A couple have transformed their home into a hospital and haven - for over 500 hedgehogs. Andy Longhurst, 59, and wife Sharon, 50, have dedicated their lives - and home - to care for orphaned, sick and ...