October 28, 2026

Irfan Hyder

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Irfan Hyder is the editor of PetStory.org, an independent publication covering pet care, adoption, nutrition and behaviour. He has spent around 8 years caring for pets at home, including his Golden Retriever, Max, his Persian cat, Luna, and pet birds, and writes alongside veterinary and reputable sources.
A view inside a meticulously clean wooden-framed hedgehog habitat vivarium, with an African Pygmy Hedgehog contentedly eating from a ceramic bowl, demonstrating the detailed care and dedicated environment needed when considering Are Hedgehogs Good Pets.
Hedgehogs

Are Hedgehogs Good Pets? What to Know Before You Bring One Home

Are Hedgehogs Good Pets? What to Know Before You Bring One Home Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Hedgehogs A pet hedgehog in

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A realistic photograph of a light brown tricolor gerbil standing on a wooden surface next to a speckled ceramic bowl. The bowl is neatly filled with species-appropriate gerbil food, including pellets, seeds, broccoli florets, and carrot slices, demonstrating how to prepare a diverse meal for feeding your gerbil.
Gerbils

Feeding Your Gerbil: Safe Foods, Treats, and What to Avoid

Feeding Your Gerbil: Safe Foods, Treats, and What to Avoid Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Gerbils A pet gerbil beside a neat

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A tricolor guinea pig stands alert in its large cage setup with grey bedding, a person watches from outside, illustrating the careful observation needed to prevent a Guinea Pig Health Warning.
Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pig Health Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

Guinea Pig Health Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Guinea Pigs A guinea pig sitting alert in

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A close-up view of a person in a brown sweater feeding a treat to a small, gray-and-white hamster inside its detailed wooden and glass enclosure, which is filled with bedding, a hideout, and other naturalistic items. Potted plants are in the background.
Hamsters

How to Bond With Your Hamster: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Trust

How to Bond With Your Hamster: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Trust Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Hamsters A person gently offering

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A clean and organized indoor rabbit enclosure setup within a white metal playpen on a grey mat, showcasing items from a new rabbit checklist including a litter box with hay, a tunnel, a wooden hideout, and food bowls in a bright living room.
Rabbits

New Rabbit Checklist: Everything You Need Before Bringing One Home

New Rabbit Checklist: Everything You Need Before Bringing One Home Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Rabbits A bright, welcoming indoor rabbit setup

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A cozy, sunlit room set up with essential supplies for a Newly Adopted Cat, including a soft bed, covered litter box, scratching post, toys, and food bowls on a wooden floor.
Cat Adoption

How to Prepare Your Home for a Newly Adopted Cat

How to Prepare Your Home for a Newly Adopted Cat Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Cat Adoption A cozy room setup for

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A split-screen comparison of indoor vs outdoor cats, showing a tabby sleeping peacefully on an indoor windowsill on the left and prowling through a lush garden on the right.
Indoor vs Outdoor Cats

Indoor vs Outdoor Cats: Health, Safety & Lifespan Facts

Indoor vs Outdoor Cats: Health, Safety & Lifespan Facts Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Indoor vs Outdoor Cats A split-scene photo showing

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A tabby cat sits between two bowls of food: one with raw meat and one with commercial wet food, representing Raw vs. Cooked Cat Food.
Health & Diet

Raw vs. Cooked Cat Food: What Vets Really Think

Raw vs. Cooked Cat Food: What Vets Really Think Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Health & Diet Your cat’s dinner bowl has

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A person gently holding a small cute cat in their hands for a new kitten guide.
Kitten Care

New Kitten Guide: Essential Tips for First-Time Kitten Owners

First-Time Kitten Owner? Start With This Essential New Kitten Guide Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Kitten Care A close-up photo of a

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A side-by-side comparison of a fluffy white Persian cat and a large brown Maine Coon, highlighting the Persian vs Maine Coon differences in appearance and lifestyle.
Cat Breeds

Persian vs. Maine Coon: Which Fluffy Cat Breed Is Right for You?

Persian vs. Maine Coon: Which Cat Breed Fits Your Lifestyle? Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Cat Breeds Persian and Maine Coon cats

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