Small housepet (6)

I believe the answer is:

gerbil

(Other definitions for gerbil that I've seen before include "Burrowing desert rodent" , "Leg plus rib of a mouse-like desert rodent" , "Desert rodent, often kept as a pet" , "Small burrowing rodent" , "Mouse-like desert rodent with long hind legs" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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