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52 stories published in the journal First dispatch: October 2026

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Finished DIY acrylic hamster cage with aluminum frame and a golden hamster inside, showing how to build a DIY acrylic hamster

SMALL PETS & BIRDS · 11 Oct 2026

How to Build a DIY Acrylic Hamster Cage: Costs and Mistakes

A practical guide to building your own acrylic hamster cage, covering ideal dimensions, aluminum frame assembly, material comparisons, and realistic costs. Learn where most DIY builds go wrong before you start cutting.

13 min read

Small pets & birds
A dog resting with a well-loved, worn plush frog toy, illustrating why dogs lose interest in rubber toys but not plush ones

DOG TOYS · 11 Oct 2026

Why Do Dogs Lose Interest in Rubber Toys So Fast?

Dogs often abandon rubber toys within days while clinging to a favorite plush toy for years. Here's why that happens and how to pick toys that actually match your dog's play style.

15 min read

Dog toys
A tabby cat batting a rolling cat toy ball across a bright kitchen floor, showing why a rolling cat toy ball can be loud

CAT TOYS · 11 Oct 2026

Why Is My Rolling Cat Toy Ball So Loud, and Can You Fix It?

A loud rolling cat toy ball is usually gear friction, housing bumps, or a built-in "struggling prey" mode rather than a defect. Learn how to tell normal noise from a warning sign, and when to lubricate, keep using, or retire the toy.

13 min read

Cat toys
Hamster sitting beside a solid clear acrylic wheel that is sized right for a hamster to run on, showing what size wheel a

SMALL PETS & BIRDS · 11 Oct 2026

What Size Wheel Does a Hamster Need to Stay Healthy and Safe

The right hamster wheel size depends on breed: dwarf hamsters need 7.9–9.4 inches, while Syrian hamsters need 9.4–11.8 inches to avoid an arched back and spinal strain.

12 min read

Small pets & birds
Assortment of expensive cat toys and free household items like a cardboard box and foil ball scattered on the floor for a cat

CAT TOYS · 11 Oct 2026

Are Expensive Cat Toys Worth It, or Will a Box Do Just Fine?

Expensive cat toys aren't automatically worth it — value depends on safety, how much your cat actually uses the toy, and whether it does something a free household item can't. This guide breaks down which pricier toys earn their keep and which ones often lose out to a cardboard box.

15 min read

Cat toys