Sources

These are sites I used in my research for creating Care for Your Critters. I also consulted someone who does rescue work and cares for rabbits.

For Hamsters

https://animalcorner.org/animals/hamsters/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMwnCA2CMDQnoQ-UOrwVMUw / https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/rodents/hamsters

https://www.pawtracks.com/other-animals/safe-bedding-for-any-hamster/

https://thehamstercare.com/safest-and-best-hamster-sand-bath-clean-sandbox/

https://khpet.com/blogs/small-animals/how-to-keep-hamsters-warm#:~:text=Keeping%20Your%20Hamster%20Warm,risk%20of%20various%20health%20problems. / https://thehamstercare.com/safe-plants-for-hamsters-safe-unsafe-herb/

https://thehamstercare.com/is-a-20-gallon-tank-big-enough-for-a-hamster/

For Guinea Pigs

https://www.rspca.org.uk/-/blog-nine-guinea-pig-facts

https://www.four-paws.org/our-stories/publications-guides/a-natural-life-for-a-guinea-pig#:~:text=Guinea%20pigs%20are%20herbivores%2C%20eating,twigs%2C%20bark%20and%20occasionally%20roots. https://pethelpful.com/rodents/How-to-build-a-guinea-pigs-cage

https://guineadad.com/blogs/news/how-to-bathe-your-guinea-pig

https://www.oxbowanimalhealth.com/blog/how-to-clean-a-guinea-pig-cage/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20cleaning%20your,small%20food%20or%20litter%20scoop.

https://www.aalas.org/articles/2018/05/15/an-easy-way-to-trim-guinea-pig-nails#:~:text=Guinea%20pigs%20require%20regular%20nail,growing%20closer%20to%20the%20tip. / https://www.rufflesnuffle.co.uk/guinea-pig-cavy-enrichment-the-beginners-guide/#:~:text=Guinea%20pigs%20need%20mental%20stimulation,humans%20and%20other%20guinea%20pigs. / https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/guinea-pigs-feeding#:~:text=The%20preferred%20basic%20diet%20for,free%2Dchoice%20throughout%20the%20day. / https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/what-should-i-feed-my-guinea-pigs/

https://smallpetselect.com/the-ultimate-guinea-pig-food-list-whats-safe-to-feed-my-guinea-pig/

https://www.thesprucepets.com/guinea-pigs-diet-4580376

https://www.four-paws.org/our-stories/publications-guides/a-natural-life-for-a-guinea-pig#:~:text=Although%20they%20were%20domesticated%20around,tough%2C%20making%20them%20highly%20adaptable.

https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/what-should-i-feed-my-guinea-pigs/#:~:text=Offer%20a%20variety%20of%20fresh,coriander%2C%20basil%2C%20and%20dill.

https://shop.smallpetselect.com/pages/15-things-guinea-pigs-shouldnt-eat

https://mgpr.org/newsite/GP_Info/Guinea%20Pig%20Diet.htm#:~:text=Guinea%20pigs%20should%20be%20given,%2F8%20cup%20per%20day).

https://homeandroost.co.uk/blog/how-to-pick-up-a-guinea-pig-the-right-way/

For Rabbits

https://www.helpucover.co.uk/news/HUCPR--614.html#:~:text=Rabbits%20are%20crepuscular&text=It%20simply%20means%20they're,in%20the%20mood%20to%20play.

https://bunnylady.com/free-roam-rabbit/

https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/livestock-and-animals/animal-welfare-victoria/other-pets/rabbits/owning-a-rabbit#:~:text=Rabbits%20are%20social%20species%20and,to%20become%20your%20rabbit's%20companion. / https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/determining_cage_size_for_rabbits

https://homeandroost.co.uk/blog/whats-the-best-flooring-for-rabbit-runs/

https://www.petplan.co.uk/pet-information/rabbit/advice/rabbit-care-in-the-summer-heat/#:~:text=The%20bunny%20basics&text=For%20example%2C%20a%20rabbit's%20ideal,increase%20their%20risk%20of%20heatstroke. / https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/rabbit-advice/rabbit-grooming/

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/feeding-your-rabbit / https://www.exoticdirect.co.uk/news/feeding-your-rabbit-importance-healthy-diet#:~:text=Vegetables%20should%20also%20form%20an,once%20or%20twice%20a%20week. / https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/livestock-and-animals/animal-welfare-victoria/other-pets/rabbits/enrichment-for-rabbits / https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/feeding-your-rabbit#:~:text=What%20do%20rabbits%20eat%3F,bulk%20of%20a%20rabbit's%20diet.

https://rabbit.org/care/fruits-vegetables/

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/feeding-your-rabbit#:~:text=Particularly%20good%20vegetables%20include%20the,%2C%20broccoli%20greens%2C%20and%20cilantro. / http://www.disabledrabbits.com/herbs.html

https://oxbowanimalhealth.com/blog/foods-rabbits-should-never-eat/

https://bunnylady.com/settle-into-a-new-home/#:~:text=Rabbits%20will%20typically%20take%202,brave%20and%20exploring%20new%20areas.

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/rabbits/company/handling?utm_source=book&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=rabbithealth#:~:text=Hold%20rabbits%20gently%20but%20firmly,highly%20likely%20to%20injure%20them.

https://bunnylady.com/diy-rabbit-digging-box/#:~:text=You%20want%20to%20make%20sure,also%20be%20deep%20enough%20too.

https://www.rabbitsonline.net/threads/digging-boxes-looking-for-tips-and-advice-for-what-goes-in-them.77394/

For Rats

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/rodents/rats/behaviour#:~:text=They%20will%20need%3A,and%20during%20dawn%20and%20dusk.

https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/how-should-i-house-my-pet-rat/#:~:text=Rats%20are%20interactive%2C%20intelligent%20and,important%20aspect%20in%20their%20care.

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/rat/wellbeing-and-care/caring-for-your-rat#:~:text=Rat%20cages,(larger%20for%20bigger%20groups).

https://squeaksandnibbles.com/rat-cage-size/

https://stkittsvet.co.uk/st-kitts-veterinary-group-advice/rats-rough-guide-owning-rats#:~:text=You%20will%20need%20to%20have,irritate%20rats'%20eyes%20and%20noses.

https://lafeber.com/mammals/16-common-pet-rat-behaviors/#:~:text=Burrowing,instinctive%20need%20they%20must%20satisfy.

https://science.rspca.org.uk/documents/1494935/9042554/Cage+cleaning+-+mice+and+rats+%282011%29+%28PDF+475KB%29.pdf/cfb26345-14de-f825-efa2-6d9fd933e051?t=1552921791804#:~:text=This%20can%20be%20very%20stressful,significantly%20affected%20following%20cage%20cleaning.

https://pethelpful.com/rodents/How-to-Trim-Your-Pet-Rats-Nails

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/rodents/rats/diet

https://www.in.gov/boah/files/Rat-Care.pdf

https://lafeber.com/mammals/16-common-pet-rat-behaviors/#:~:text=Burrowing,instinctive%20need%20they%20must%20satisfy.

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/rats/special-considerations-for-rats#:~:text=Rats%20should%20be%20kept%20in,kept%20away%20from%20direct%20sunlight.

http://www.isamurats.co.uk/cage-enrichment.html#:~:text=You%20can%20offer%20rats%20foraging,cage%20or%20outside%20of%20it. / https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/rat/wellbeing-and-care/caring-for-your-rat#:~:text=The%20best%20home%20for%20your,measurements%20should%20not%20include%20stands. / http://www.mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/careguides/Cage%20Recommendations.pdf

https://furryfriendsrefuge.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/rat-care-updated-10-13-2017.pdf

https://www.unusualpetvets.com.au/rat-feeding-guide/#:~:text=Everyday%20Vegetables%3A,spring%20cabbage%2C%20sugar%20snap%20peas.

https://animals.mom.com/safe-fruits-veggies-fancy-rats-2025.html

https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna23373403

https://hbr.org/2015/01/rats-can-be-smarter-than-people#:~:text=Even%20though%20the%20rat%20brain,constantly%20talking%20to%20each%20other. / https://squeaksandnibbles.com/rat-cage-size/

https://www.animallama.com/rats/do-rats-need-wheel/#:~:text=Rat%20wheels%20should%20always%20be,their%20backs%20straight%20while%20running. / https://basicrat.com/do-rats-take-sand-baths-you-will-be-surprised/

https://basicrat.com/the-positives-and-negatives-of-sand-for-rat-playtime/

https://www.oxbowaustralia.com/caring-for-your-rat/#:~:text=Supply%20grass%20hay%20to%20stimulate,contains%20tasty%2C%20immature%20seed%20heads. / / https://www.afrma.org/food.htm

https://pawfectpawprint.com/can-rats-eat-flax-seeds/

https://allanspetcenter.com/how-to-bond-with-a-pet-rat/#:~:text=After%20you%20bring%20your%20pet,reinforcement%20for%20the%20bonding%20process. / https://www.petmd.com/exotic/how-long-do-rats-live

https://pethelpful.com/rodents/Rat-Nutritional-Information-Can-my-Pet-Rat-Eat-This

https://littlehappypaw.com/can-rats-eat-mealworms/