Pet ownership marks an important chapter in any child's life, with parents often opting for pocket sized creatures. Hamsters vs guinea pigs —which is the best animal for a child to look after?

We discovered 11 interesting things about hamsters and guinea pigs, which may finally resolve the confusion and even give each a whole new reputation.

Guinea pigs are noticeably larger than other small rodents, such as hamsters or gerbils. They require at least 7.5 square feet of personal space — and that should be considered a bare minimum.

We have so many cute critters at Marin Humane and guinea pigs are certainly no exception. Guinea pigs make great pets, especially for kids. Less fragile than rabbits and less skittish than hamsters… ...

These are the most searched pets by state, excluding cats and dogs, with guinea pigs, chinchillas, bearded dragons, sugar gliders and hamsters.

Guinea pigs, with their small size and cute appearance, are popular pets. They are larger than gerbils or hamsters, but still small enough to fit into apartments or small houses. Guinea pigs don't ...