You’ve heard of a pocket watch, but what about a pocket pet? That’s right, a pocket pet is a small, furry little pet that can fit straight in your pocket! The pets that fall into this category are animals like rats, hamsters, hedgehogs, gerbils, and their slighter larger counterparts such as chinchillas, or guinea pigs. While these pets may not require daily walks or get excited about belly rubs, they’re still fun and unique animals.
Before you decide to go out and purchase a pocket pet, it’s important that you know what type of living arrangement it needs, what it eats, if it needs exercise, and what type of veterinary care may be necessary. Each of the tiny pets listed above should be cared for just as traditional pets. To learn more about each of these pocket pets, read the articles below.
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Newsletter Library, Cats
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Homemade vs. Store Bought Pet Food
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Small Dog Health Problems
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Pet Blood Donors: Helping Other Animals in Need
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Protect Your Hairless Pet's Sensitive Skin with These Tips
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Want to protect your hairless pet's skin? Try these tips.
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Your Big Dog May Be More Likely to Develop These Health Problems
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From Dalmations to Siberian Huskies: How the Big (and Little) Screen Influences Pet Fads
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Should you adopt the same type of pet as your favorite TV or movie character?
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Ehrlichiosis: What You Should Be Looking For
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What is Taurine and Why do Cats Need It?
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Should my pet get a summer haircut?
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Planning a haircut for your pet this summer? That might not be the best idea.
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Can My Pet Get Me Sick?
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Feeling a little under the weather? You may have caught an illness from your pet.
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