Popular small or pocket pets include rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, and rabbits, require more specialized care and are illegal to own in some states.
Looking for a pet? Cats and dogs are the most popular, but there are several other options as well.
There are many types of small animals looking for new homes. Find out about small animals and how they make great pets.
Dogs and cats are at the top of the human-pet love pyramid for a reason – they like people, they'll willingly live with you, and they're relatively easy to c...
Have you ever wondered, how can you get your hands on some unusually exotic pet animals that can be part of your life? Well you’re at the right place, so get
Cats and dogs can be expensive to take care of, come with house restrictions, require a lot of commitment, and have a destructive personality. If that’s not enough, a lot of people are allergic to them. These should not be reasons why you can’t bring a cute little critter home.[slideshow:89174]
"Challenge accepted." - Dogkind
If a dog or cat isn't right for you, you may want to consider birds, rodents, or other small pets. Find out more about small pet pros and cons.
Credit: CDC would like to thank Kristine Smith DVM, a Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine, and Tom Edling, DVM, MSpVM, MPH for their careful review of these pages.