Cat or gerbil? (3)

I believe the answer is:

pet

(Other definitions for pet that I've seen before include "Darling; fit of sulks" , "Cat or dog" , "Favourite, perhaps a domestic animal" , "Particular favourite" , "Favourite or house animal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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