Week 13: Introduction to small mammals
Table of Contents
- Introduction to small mammals
- Companion animals with homes in the United States*
- Taxonomy of the dog
- Taxonomy of the cat
- Taxonomy of the dog and cat
- Carnivora
- Taxonomy
- Ferrets
- Lagomorphs
- Rabbit Characteristics
- Rodentia
- Rodent
- Malocclusion
- Companion Rodents
- Rats
- Hamsters
- Gerbils
- Chinchillas
- Guinea pigs
- Housing
- General considerations
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Companion animals with homes in the United States*
| Animal | Millions of animals |
|---|---|
| Cat | 93.6 |
| Dog | 77.5 |
| Small mammal | 15.9 |
* 2009/2010 National Pet Owners Survey, American Pet Products Association