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How long they live, who they do well with, how much space they need: vets’ care sheets, pet by pet. Not sure which? Take the quiz.

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Dogs and cats

DogLives: 12.5 years (median)Lives best: with you, every dayCatLives: 12–14 years, often moreLives best: alone or in pairs

Small mammals

RabbitLives: 7–10 yearsLives best: in pairs, alwaysGuinea pigLives: 5–8 yearsLives best: with at least one other guinea pigHamsterLives: 2–3 yearsLives best: alone (Syrian hamster)Pet ratLives: 2–3 yearsLives best: never alone: at least two of the same sexFerretLives: 6–10 yearsLives best: at least two together

Birds

CanaryLives: 10–15 yearsLives best: alone or in pairs: the sources disagreeBudgiesLives: 5–10 yearsLives best: in pairs or groupsCockatielLives: 10–20 yearsLives best: out of the cage every dayLovebirdsLives: 10–15 yearsLives best: in pairs

Reptiles

TortoiseLives: 50–100 yearsLives best: outdoors in the warm months, safely fencedRed-eared sliderLives: 20–30 yearsLives best: in a big tank, with a dry basking islandLeopard geckoLives: 10–20 yearsLives best: in a warm terrarium, with a humid hideBearded dragonLives: 10–15 yearsLives best: warm: a basking spot at 38–42 °C (100–108 °F)Corn snakeLives: 10–20 yearsLives best: alone: one snake per terrariumBall pythonLives: 20–30 yearsLives best: alone, with two hides

Fish

GoldfishLives: 10–15 yearsLives best: in groups, in a real aquariumBetta fishLives: 3–5 yearsLives best: one male per tank

Spiders

TarantulaLives: males up to 10 years, females over 30Lives best: always alone

Always ask your vet: this site helps you understand, it doesn’t replace a checkup.

Sources

All 44 sources, pet by pet