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This information is provided by Provet for educational purposes only. You should seek the advice of your veterinarian if your pet is ill as only he or she can correctly advise on the diagnosis and recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for your pet. If you look at this photograph of a small, appealing primate : (a squirrel monkey) you would be forgiven for thinking that it would make a good pet BUT .....
appearances can be deceptive ! What you can't see on the photograph sequence is my finger just out of shot !! In general, primates are not good animals to choose as pets. There are several reasons why Provet does not recommend them to be kept in the average household :
Updated October 2013 | |||