Nice Small Pets To Have

I have pet rabbits and there brother and sister.

Nice small pets to have. As small pets go guinea pigs also known as cavies are virtual giants. Rabbits are social and friendly animals and adapt very well to human companionship. According to the american pet products association 2011 2012 survey the top eight small pets are rabbits hamsters guinea pigs mice rats gerbils chinchillas and ferrets. Jennifer graham assistant professor at tufts university s cummings school.

Pocket pets are what people call small domestic animals such as gerbils hamsters ferrets and rabbits. They have one of the longer life spans of small pets living between 7 to 10 years. Smaller mammals including hamsters guinea pigs and gerbils are relatively easy to raise. It is better to have 2 rabbits bonded because then when your not home they can play with each other and not be lonely.

Their floppy ears soft fur. They are nocturnal which means they can be a disappointing pet for children because they re fast asleep during the day and then they. They come in several colors and patterns and can have short or long hair. To care for these pets you need to make them an omnivorous diet glass aquarium and a special exercise wheel.

Life span interactions grooming needs and etc. Rats are the ideal small pets if you want your child to develop a strong bond with his her first pet as rats are extremely sociable and intelligent. In fact each of the 13 guinea pig breeds recognized by the american cavy breeders association can weigh up to 3 pounds or 1 360 grams that s a lot compared to a parakeet. Gerbils are fascinating but if you have young children and want them to be able to handle their pet it might be better to consider another small animal.

Spiny mice are small little pets that are not the domesticated specie and commonly sold in stores. Five to 10 years. Children of any age. Rabbits rabbits are small mammals in the family leporidae of the order lagomorpha found in several parts of the world.

Also most will thrive in a relatively small living space and care is fairly straightforward. All combine to make each pet species unique. Small pets are good options for children older than 5 because they can be a great way to teach responsibility says dr. Many people opt to adopt a pocket pet as opposed to a dog or cat because they are easier to take care of and they don t require as much attention as their canine and feline counterparts.

Besides patagonian cavies are also lovely pets yet they are bigger than spiny mice and they are suited as outdoor pets.