The Right Pet for You? Your small mammal deserves the best
possible care, so make sure you are prepared to: - provide the
right environment for your pet as different species can have
very different space needs - a jird will need to burrow, a
chipmunk will need to climb and a sugar glider will need to
glide. - find out when your animal is old enough to breed to
avoid unwanted litters when animals are kept together - make
sure the person looking after your animal when you go on holiday
knows how to care for it, including mimimising disturbances,
safe handling, frequency of cleaning and replacing soiled floor
covering and bedding - find out how your small mammal will
change - including its size and behaviour - as it matures, so
that you are fully aware of how it is likely to interact with
other animals and you A basic small animals cage, such as a
hamster cage, is not appropriate for these small mammals and
others such as degus and pygmy hedgehogs. Read more information
from the RSPCA on small mammal pet card fo