- Never buy on impulse; read up on your chosen species, talk it over with family members, visit pet stores and breeders to consider where you'd best purchase your new pet. Don't walk into the first pet shop and walk home with a new pet, especially not if you don't know how to care for it!
- Rodents do require care; about an minimum of 5-10 minutes every day and about 15-30 minutes every week or every other week to clean the cage. If you want your rodent to stay tame, than it'll require more time.
- Make sure the rest of the family agrees with your purchase; it wouldn't do to buy a pet only to find out that a spouse or sibling is terrified of rodents! On the same note, make sure that no one might be allergic. If you're younger, talk it over with your parents... it's not a good idea to keep them without permission.... trust me on this one, I know....
- Be dedicated to this! As I said, it should not be taken lightly; these critters deserve the right care, and a certain amount of attention to be paid to them. They are not novelty items, toys, or status symbols; they are individuals.
Rodent
Species - Which One?
Buying
- Where? How Many?
Care
& Equipment - Cages, Feeding, Etc.
Breeding
- Should I? How?Articles:
- Should you buy a rodent?
There's points to keep in mind before even considering buying a rodent. Remember, although many people take pet-keeping lightly, especially when it comes to smaller pets, caring for any pet is taking a life or two or more into your hands, and that should never be taken lightly.
Some points to consider: