Popular Pets: The Pros and Cons - Page 5 of 8

Rodents

This category includeshamsters, gerbil, mice, rats, andguinea pigs.

Pros of Having Rodents As Pets

Hamsters, gerbils and other rodent pets are low-maintenance requiring less care than a larger pet.

Rodents are playful creatures that can be fun to interact with or simply observe. For instance, guinea pigs have been known to let out a squeal when they hear their owner’s voice!

Rodents and their cages are easy to move to other places in a home if you need to relocate it to another room