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small-pet parentYOUR GUIDE TO COMPLETE CARE

From day oneAdding a pet to your family is a fun-filled occasion that can also raise a lot of questions. This book provides lots of quick, handy tips to help as you get to know each other.

to year one Going forward, we’ll also provide continued support through monthly emails with timely advice and offers that you’ll find handy throughout your first year together.

...to anytime you need us!If you’d like more in-depth information and helpful resources according to your pet’s type, check out our comprehensive New Pet Guides at petco.com/newpet. And if you have specific health care questions, you can always get free veterinary advice 24/7 at PetCoach.co.

In addition to helpful tips, you’ll find Petco to be your one-stop destination for everything your new pal needs to enjoy a happy, successful life with you. Stop by your local store or shop online 24/7 to enjoy a wide selection of handpicked pet nutrition, spacious habitats and innovative supplies.

congratulationsON YOUR FUZZY FAMILY MEMBER

getting to know you

Hamsters• Easy to handle but may nip if startled or suddenly awakened• Have a life expectancy of 2 to 3 years• Are nocturnal but have small bouts of activity during the day• Prefer to live alone and should be kept in individual habitats

Guinea pigs• Highly social and need daily interaction • Have a life expectancy of up to 8 years• Mostly active at dusk and dawn• Love to have same-sex playmates but will need proper introductions

Chinchillas• Highly social and need gentle daily interaction (fragile rib cages mean no squeezing!)• Life expectancy is 10 plus years • Mostly active at dusk and dawn• Love to have same-sex playmates but will need proper introductions

Rabbits• Highly social and need daily interaction (always support body and hind legs when picking up!)• Have a life expectancy of 10 plus years • Mostly active during daylight hours• Love to have same-sex or fixed playmates but will need proper introductions

Ferrets• Highly active and need daily interaction • Have a life expectancy of up to 8 years• Most active during daylight but also sleep up to 18 hours per day• Love to have playmates but will need proper introductions

When adding a small animal to the family, it’s helpful to understand the similarities and differences among the types of species. You may have had a hamster in the past, but that doesn’t mean living with a rabbit will be a similar experience!

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Habitat (recommended minimum size 36”x30”x18”)Indoor playpen (recommended)Guinea pig food and treatsHay and hay rack†Bedding‡Food bowl/water bottleHideaway placeToys (including wood chews, mineral chews and chew tubes)Vitamin CSoft brushNail clippersStyptic powder (optional)

supplies to start off on the right pawBelow are the basics to get through your first few days smoothly. It’s important to set up your pet’s habitat BEFORE you bring them home but if you need to pick up a few supplies, Petco is here for you! Shop in-store or at petco.com. You can even get delivery within two hours via PetcoNow at instacart.com/petco!

Note: We always recommend first purchasing a small-animal starter kit. This will provide the basic elements to create a cozy, safe new home for your small animal. Most include a habitat, food bowl, water bottle and bedding. You can also use these handy checklists to ensure you’re getting the right supplies for your specific pet type.

Guinea Pig

Multi-level habitat (as large as possible)Chinchilla food and treatsHay and hay rack†Bedding‡Food bowl/water bottleExercise wheel Hideaway place and lounging perch Toys (including wood chews, mineral chews and chew tubes)Dust bath and dustIndoor playpen (optional)

Chinchilla

Habitat (a minimum of four times the size of your rabbit)Rabbit food and treatsBedding‡ Hideaway placeFood bowl/water bottleHay rack and hay† Litter box, litter and scoopToys (including wood and mineral chews)Nail clippers Styptic powder (optional)Soft brushIndoor playpenHarness and leash (optional)

Rabbit

†Less than 6 months old eat only alfalfa hay. More than 6 months old eat only Timothy hay.

‡1-2” high-quality paper recommended

Species-appropriate multi-level habitat (as large as possible)Ferret food and treatsFerret specific vitaminsFerret bed and bedding‡Food bowl/water bottleHammock and hideaway placeLitter box, litter and scoopToysNail clippers Styptic powder (optional)Soft brush and shampooIndoor playpenHarness and leash (optional)

Species-appropriate habitatHamster food and treatsBedding and nesting fluff‡Food bowl/water bottleExercise wheel and runabout ballHideaway placeToys (including wood chews, mineral chews and chew tubes)

Ferret

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feeding your small pet*

little pets, big appetitesA big part of creating a happy, healthy living environment for your small pet is selecting a nutritious diet and wholesome treats. It’s amazing how fast a new pet will begin to recognize mealtime as a fun and exciting way to bond with their new family.

Pig out, guinea pig• Provide a diet of high-quality, guinea pig-specific

food daily.• Treat with a limited amount of select fruits

and vegetables.• Always have hay available for nibbling.†• Supplement with Vitamin C daily.• Keep fresh water easily accessible at all times.

Bunny banquets• Provide enough hay to make up the bulk of your

rabbit’s meals.†• Supplement with high-quality rabbit pellets and green

leafy vegetables.• Keep fresh water easily accessible at all times.

Chow down, chinchillas• Provide a diet of a high-quality, chinchilla-specific

food daily. • Treat with a limited amount of select fruits

and vegetables.• Have hay always available for nibbling.†• Keep fresh water easily accessible at all times.

Hamster happy meals• Provide a diet of high-quality, hamster-specific

food daily.• Treat your pet with a limited amount of hay† and select

fruits and veggies. As hamsters are hoarders, you’ll need to remove uneaten food before it spoils.

• Keep fresh water easily accessible at all times.

Ferret fine dining • Feed these obligate carnivores a high-quality ferret

food daily.• You may need to moisten your pet’s food if your ferret

is younger than 16 weeks.• Keep fresh water easily accessible at all times.• Treat ferrets with ferret specific treats.

Hamster

†Less than 6 months old eat only alfalfa hay. More than 6 months old eat only Timothy hay.

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