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THE POCKET PETS
It is important to learn and understand the commitment, dedication, time and financial requirements needed to have a pocket pet.
The term "Pocket Pet" refers to a small mammalian pet. The most common pocket pets allowed in Singapore are rodents such as hamsters, gerbils, fancy mice, chinchillas and guinea pigs.
The term can also includes some exotic pets and marsupials, like flying squirrels, pygmy opossums, sugar gliders and hedgehogs in other countries.
An expanded definition would also include larger pets like rabbits, opossums and ferrets.
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Though easily available, they are not an easy or the perfect pets for young children as the traders or breeders often tout [2].
Below shows the estimated on-going cost of keeping a relatively, healthy pocket pet in Singapore, not considering the other premium, luxury products and options commonly available.
*Currency used SGD
Estimation does not include diagnostics like xrays, MRI, CT Scan; other major or additional surgeries or medication and treatment associated with sudden or chronic diseases.