Small Animal Keeping Beginner Course

Characteristics and care difficulty of hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, and ferrets.

Selecting beginner-friendly species and checking age and health when adopting.

Choosing cage size, bedding, temperature/humidity management, and reducing stress.

Appropriate staple foods, supplementary foods, and treats by species, plus foods to avoid.

Regular weight checks, early detection of malocclusion and skin disease, finding exotic animal vets.

Initial and monthly cost estimates by species, and whether pet insurance is needed.