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Small Pets

Guinea pigs, Holland Lops, Syrian hamsters, and ferrets. Each profile separates everyday care from the signs that need a same-day veterinary visit.

4 profiles

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    Guinea Pig (American)

    A herd animal that needs hay all day, vitamin C every day, and a friend of its own species.

    • Apartment friendly
    • Lives 5–8 years
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    Holland Lop Rabbit

    A small lop whose teeth, gut, and ears fail quietly if hay and floor space are skipped.

    • Apartment friendly
    • Lives 7–10 years
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    Syrian Hamster

    A solitary, nocturnal rodent with a short life and several problems that look small until they are not.

    • Apartment friendly
    • Lives 2–3 years
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    Ferret

    A high-energy carnivore that collapses from low blood sugar more often than owners expect.

    • Apartment friendly
    • Lives 6–10 years
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