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 ...

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, ...

GARDNER, Mass. - They are tiny animals with cute faces. They're covered in quills. They roll into prickly balls when they are scared. The ideal pet? Hedgehogs are steadily growing in popularity across ...

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 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.

CHICAGO — Warning: young children should not keep hedgehogs as pets — or hamsters, baby chicks, lizards and turtles, for that matter — because of risks for disease. That’s according to the nation’s ...