Overview
If you’re above a certain age, chances are growing up with a gerbil, hamster or guinea pig was your first experience of owning a pet. And small animals still make an excellent, affordable introduction to the fun, joy and responsibility of pet ownership.
But which small pet is right for you? We take a look at the options, and help you choose the perfect small animal pet for your family.
Before we start…
Keeping guinea pigs as pets: what you need to know
Keeping hamsters as pets: what you need to know
Keeping gerbils as pets: what you need to know
Keeping rats as pets: what you need to know
Keeping mice as pets: what you need to know
Keeping chinchillas as pets: what you need to know
Keeping rabbits as pets: what you need to know
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Published on 28/06/2018 • Reviewed on 12/10/2023