Small Animals

Explore Page Species OverviewHabitat Set-upTemperamentDiet & NutritionHealthcarePet Safety Species Overview Common Names: Guinea pig, cavy, domestic cavy Scientific Name: Cavia porcellus Adult Size: Approximately 10 inches long, weighing 2 to 3 pounds Life Expectancy: Five to seven years; some live up to 10 years There are several varieties of … [Read more...] about Guinea Pig Pet Care

Explore Page Species OverviewHabitat Set-upTemperamentDiet & NutritionPet Safety Species Overview Common Names: Mongolian Gerbil Scientific Name: Meriones unguiculatus Adult Size: Body is about 4 inches long; tail adds another 4 inches Life Expectancy: 2 to 3 years on average; can live up to 8 years Gerbils are popular pets and are small, … [Read more...] about Gerbil Pet Care

Explore Page Species OverviewHabitat Set-upTemperamentDiet & NutritionPet Safety Species Overview Common Names: Dwarf hamster, Campbell hamster, Robo (Roborovski) hamster Scientific Name: Phodopus campbelli, Phodopus roborovskii Adult Size: Around 2 inches long on average; weighs roughly 1 to 2 ounces Life Expectancy: 3 years in … [Read more...] about Dwarf Hamster Pet Care

Explore Page Species OverviewHabitat Set-upTemperamentDiet & NutritionPet Safety Species Overview Common Names: Chinese hamster, Chinese striped hamster, Chinese dwarf hamster Scientific Name: Cricetus griseus Adult Size: 3 to 5 inches long, weighing 1 to 2 ounces Life Expectancy: 2 to 3 years Chinese hamsters, also known as Chinese striped … [Read more...] about Chinese Hamster Pet Care