Small Mammal Statistics | PetNurture Statistics

U.S. hamster and ferret ownership data — household counts, lifespan, cost of care, health risk, and legal status by state, sourced from APPA and the American Ferret Association.

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Hamster & Ferret Ownership Statistics USA

How many US households own a hamster or ferret? Ownership numbers, lifespan, cost of care, health risks and legal status by state. Sources: APPA, AFA.

Updated Sep 20, 2026

1.3M Hamster & Gerbil Households