Small Pets
Hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils and other small pets — lifespan, housing, handling, diet and how suitable each one is for children and first-time owners.
3 entries
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Guinea Pig
Gentle, vocal and sociable — the small pet that genuinely needs your company.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 2–3 lb (0.7–1.2 kg)
- Lifespan
- 4–8 years
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Syrian Hamster
Solitary, nocturnal and surprisingly complex — the hamster that deserves better than a small cage.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 3.5–7.1 oz (100–200 g)
- Lifespan
- 2–3 years
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Ferret
Mischievous, energetic and endlessly entertaining — the pet that will never let you be bored.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 2–4 lb (0.7–2 kg)
- Lifespan
- 6–10 years