Gerbil

Gerbil lifespan figures run from 2 to 5 years depending on who you ask. See who says what, and the Mongolian gerbil that lived past 8.

Small-space gerbil tank planning starts with one number: about 775 square inches of floor for a pair. Here’s how to find room for it at home.

Old gerbil slowing down? About half of gerbils over two develop inner-ear masses that can tilt the head. Here’s how to tell normal aging from illness.

Fat tailed gerbils are described as docile and slow-moving. See where company, housing and diet advice differs from Mongolian gerbils.

A gerbil biting you is often fear, pain or scent, not meanness. See how to tell which, and when a sudden biter needs a vet.

How much do gerbils cost? Hawaii prohibits them, California restricts them, and a Mongolian pair needs more than the price tag.

Gerbil vs hamster comes down to company: gerbils live in same-sex pairs, Syrian and Chinese hamsters live alone, and the details differ by type.

Gerbil sand bath set-up starts with a shallow dish, sand made for pet rodents and a plan to sieve it clean. The part sources disagree on is how often.

Sick gerbil symptoms in Mongolian gerbils: eight early warning signs, and why wait-and-see advice no longer holds up.

Gerbils fighting can look like play until blood or a ball fight shows up. Here is how the sources tell the difference, and where they disagree.