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Hamster
Hamsters need a clean, dry habitat, exercise wheel, and chew toys to keep their teeth in good condition.
Chinchilla
Chinchillas need a dust bath for coat health, a diet high in fiber, and a large cage with multiple levels for exercise.
Prairie Dog
Prairie dogs need a high-fiber diet, a large enclosure for burrowing, and regular social interaction.
Rat
Rats need a large cage with space to explore, a balanced diet, and social interaction either with humans or other rats.
Short-tailed Opossum
Short-tailed opossums need a protein-rich diet, a nest box for sleeping, and a temperature-controlled environment.
Capuchin Monkey
Capuchin monkeys require a varied diet, large and secure enclosures, and complex environmental enrichment.
Chipmunk
Chipmunks need a diet of seeds, fruits, and insects, an enclosure with room to climb and forage, and a burrow-like area for sleeping.
Rabbit
Rabbits need a diet high in hay, a quiet place to rest, and regular grooming.
Hedgehog
Hedgehogs need a diet of insects and commercial food, a warm environment, and opportunities to forage and burrow.
Gerbil
Gerbils need a spacious tank with deep bedding for burrowing, a balanced diet, and a solid exercise wheel to prevent tail injuries.
Degu
Degus need a diet low in sugars, a large cage to scamper around, and regular social interaction to prevent stress.
Squirrel
Squirrels require a diet of nuts, seeds, and vegetables, spacious housing, and environmental enrichment.
Mouse
Mice require a nutritionally balanced diet, nesting material for enrichment, and a secure cage to prevent escapes.
Mink
Minks require a meat-based diet, regular opportunities to swim, and secure housing.
Sugar Glider
Sugar gliders require a diet of fruits, vegetables, and protein, a tall cage for climbing, and a nocturnal environment.
Skunk
Skunks need a varied diet, routine vaccinations and vet care, and plenty of space to exhibit natural behaviors.
Flying Squirrel
Flying squirrels need a diet of fruit, nuts, and insects, a large vertically-oriented cage, and branches for gliding.
Ferret
Ferrets are carnivorous and require a high-protein diet, need several hours of playtime daily, and should be vaccinated against rabies and canine distemper.
Guinea Pig
Guinea pigs require vitamin C in their diet, must live in pairs for social interaction, and need a spacious cage with hiding spaces.
Dwarf Hamster
Dwarf hamsters need small-sized food and chews, dust-free bedding, and a cage with no large gaps.
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