If you are thinking about pet ownership and have children, make sure they are ready for it. Children adore pets and one must take their age into consideration. You must also decide what kind of pet you would like to have in your home. Here are a few suggestions.
Hermit crabs are usually the favorite among kids. They are relatively easy to maintain and do not require as much care. When they grow bigger they just get a bigger shell and they are good company for the kids. Many hermit crabs can just be left on their own to crawl around.
Hamsters are a little more responsibility for the kids as they need to be fed and given water daily. Their cages also need to be cleaned out at least weekly if not more frequently. Parents also need to know that this is a night time creature.
Hamsters like to play at night time when the kids are supposed to be sleeping, thus the term nocturnal creatures.
Dogs and cats are common and often part of families. They do need care and attention like a family member and are usually easy to maintain with good house training.
Regular bathing and grooming is a necessity as they tend to shed their fur. They also need to eat several times during the day and more frequently when they are younger. Puppies require many hours of training.
One can get them trained professionally and reduce the work load and guess work. Cats on the other hand are easier to manage because they do not need a lot of training but require just as much care.
Reptiles and fish are less cuddly and may not be as great of a companion. When looking for pets take your child's personality into consideration and their level of responsibility and get a pet that teaches them this quality.
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