While smaller mammals are still mammals, they require different care than animals that you may be used to caring for such as a dog or a cat. The care is actually significant easier and is not required nearly as much but there are still things that need to be done on a regular basis. You need to understand that as a pet owner it is your responsibility to make sure that your pet is getting all of the care it needs to be healthy and happy. After all, the pet did not choose you, you chose it.