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Small Pets for Sale from Petco
Discover the joy of bringing home one of the many small pets for sale at your local Petco store. The small animals we have available in store will vary by location, so be sure to call or contact your local Petco before visiting. Once you’ve decided on which small pet is best for you and your family, Petco is your go-to resource for all your small animal habitat needs. From cages and tubes to feeders and water bottles, you'll find everything you need to help your little friend stay happy and healthy.
Which Small Pet is Right for Me?
Caring for Your Small Pet
FAQs About Small Animals
The best small animal for you will depend on your specific needs. When selecting a small pet, it’s important to consider a number of factors such as level of care, whether you want to handle the animal routinely, and if small children will be helping to care for your new friend.
Whether an animal will enjoy cuddling is dependent on the unique characteristics of that individual animal. Traditionally, small pets like guinea pigs, chinchillas, and ferrets enjoy cuddling. Remember, it’s important to build trust and have patience with any new pet prior to handling.
Most small animals will enact their own form of daily hygiene and cleanliness. That said, you’ll need to clean your small animal’s habitat routinely to remove and replace soiled bedding.
Rats tend to be one of the most cuddly and friendly small pets, alongside others like guinea pigs and ferrets. Rats can even display affectionate behavior, like grooming their handler. As with any small pet, it is important to remember to hold your new rat gently and support their hind legs.
Mice are a great small pet for beginner pet parents, as they require less space, attention, and supplies on average than other small animals. You can help your pet mouse thrive by providing a clean, well-ventilated habitat, and nutritious food. If you would like to provide your new pet with a companion, you can purchase multiple mice at a time, provided they are females.
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Trying to find a small pet that can roam around a room safely probably not a ferret because I have a hamster in the same room could a guinea pig or rabbit be Free roamed in the room or is there any other pets that could thank you
My piglet is really little. We saw it and brought it in the house. Its week can't walk and it making fast jumping movements. In scared its dying. Please help. Its the runt of a litter what can we do to save it?
What should I do with a baby wild mouse i found inside my work. It has fur and it's eyes are open. But it is not full grown.
Our Mini Lop rabbit had 7 babies about 18 days ago. Four are dead, and the smallest of the final 3 is barely hanging on. We brought it inside and we’re keeping it warm. Also bought some formula. But one thing with the one we brought in is it almost seems to be seizing. It stretches out it’s legs stiffly, pulls it’s head back, opens it’s mouth and sqeaks really loud for 15-30 seconds then he’s better. What do I do overall? Feed him? Keep him inside permanently? Does he even have a chance?
Please I have a small rabbitary and my animals are dying without any symptoms of illness. Any idea of what I'm dealing with
I am getting a hedgehog and have been told to get a small enclosed space to put in the cage for sleeping. Recommendations???
Best flea/ parasite pill for small dog?
I will be transporting my 8 cats to another location 30 minutes away. I do not have enough cat carriers for my move, so I decided to make some cat carriers by drilling 14 holes, each 2 inches in diameter, through Sterilite storage bins. My question is, do the holes need to be smaller than 2 inches? I do not want any of my cats getting their heads stuck in a hole. Also, do you think this method of transport is ok for the cats? These guys are my life & I dont want any harm coming to them.
Best first aid essentials for rats?
I found a little animal in my backyard , I don't know is it a puppy or Wolf's child but he is too small how can I feed him and what to feed and what environment conditions should I provide him
Is a mouse a great pet and how much should you clean there cage
Have 2 feral kittens outside with eye bulge. Can they be helped? I can hold them. They eat but not any bigger nor weight gain. Called many places and won’t take them. How can I get help? Do not plan on keeping. Just wanted them to get treatment. Their so tiny.