Pocket pet is a term used to refer to any small mammal commonly kept as a household pet.
The six general criteria which qualify an animal to be considered a pocket pet are:
1) its commonality as a domestic housepet,
2) no potential danger to humans or other animals,
3) non-exotic,
4) overall ease of care & feeding,
5)amicable disposition making it suitable as a "companion" pet,
6) and relatively small in stature. |
