1. Veterinary disclaimer

Our team researches every guide using trusted animal welfare organizations and veterinary references, as described in our Editorial Policy. Even so, our content is written to help you understand common care topics. It is not written to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness in your animal.

Reading our guides does not create a veterinarian–client relationship between you and The Burrow Brief or KCS Global Group. Never ignore professional veterinary advice, or delay getting it, because of something you read on this website. Do not give your pet any medicine, supplement or treatment based only on our content.

2. When to contact a vet

Small animals such as hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs and rabbits often hide signs of illness until they are seriously unwell. A problem that looks small can become an emergency quickly.

This list is not complete. If something about your pet seems wrong, trust your instinct and call a vet. We cannot give advice about individual animals by email.

3. Every pet is different

Species, breed, age, health history and living conditions all affect what is right for your animal. A recommendation that suits most pets may not suit yours. Use our guides as a starting point, and adjust them with your vet’s advice and your knowledge of your own pet.

4. Accuracy and updates

We work hard to keep our guides accurate and current, and we show the last updated date on every article. However, animal care research and welfare standards change over time, and trusted sources sometimes disagree with each other. We cannot guarantee that every guide is complete, current or free of errors at all times.

Recommended measurements, such as cage sizes, are based on published welfare guidance at the time of writing. Where sources disagree, we explain the difference in the article.

5. Product information

When we mention or compare products, such as cages, bedding, wheels or food, details like sizes, materials, prices and availability come from manufacturers, retailers or our own research at the time of writing. These details can change without notice. Always check the current product details with the seller before you buy.

Mentioning a product does not mean we guarantee its quality, safety or suitability for your pet. Always supervise your pet with any new product and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

6. Affiliate disclaimer

Some guides contain affiliate links. If you buy a product after clicking one of these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This income helps keep our guides free.

Affiliate relationships never decide what we recommend. We recommend products based on our research and on what is good for the animal. Read our full Affiliate Disclosure for details.

7. Advertising

The Burrow Brief shows ads served by third parties, including Google. We do not choose the specific ads you see, and showing an ad does not mean we endorse the advertiser or its products. Our editorial content is kept separate from advertising. Learn how ads use cookies in our Privacy Policy.

8. External links and sources

Our guides link to outside websites, such as animal welfare organizations, veterinary references and retailers, so you can check our sources and learn more. We do not control those websites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, availability or privacy practices. A link to an organization does not mean that organization has reviewed or endorsed our content.

9. Local laws and pet ownership

Rules about keeping, breeding, selling or importing small animals are different in every country, state and city. Some species may be restricted where you live. Our content does not give legal advice. Check the rules with your local authority before getting, breeding or rehoming an animal.

10. Comments and opinions

If comments are enabled, they reflect the views of the people who write them, not the views of The Burrow Brief or KCS Global Group. We do not check every comment for accuracy. Do not rely on advice in the comments for your pet’s health.

11. Limitation of liability

You use the information on this website at your own risk. To the fullest extent allowed by law, KCS Global Group, The Burrow Brief and our team members are not liable for any loss, injury, illness or damage to you or your animal that results from using, or relying on, any content on this website. More details are in our Terms of Use.