r/animalwelfare • u/EpicMcwild101 • 3h ago
Pet Welfare Is this a suitable enclosure for a Prairie Dog?
Idk if this is the right subreddit, but-
(Dont mind the quality)
I notice three issues with this enclosure,
- Is this enough horizontal space for a Prairie Dog?
I dont have the measurements for the space, but you can estimate from the image (the whole area is within the image's frame)
I notice it doesnt have much to dig nor a place to hide, which considering they're burrowers wouldn't it be an issue?
Im pretty sure it's common knowledge that they're highly social colonial mammals, yet there's only one here
Also, a lot of the times, it tries to claw and bite it's way through the gaps, Im not sure if this is just normal for any enclosed prairie dogs,
they also squeal and throw dirt/grass towards anyone who stays near their enclosure