5 Kid Friendly Pets For You Home 6

No matter what type of pet you choose for your kids, the first order of business is to discuss responsibility and care of the pet. Too often, some kids get too rough with their pets which results in an unwelcome bite.

Although fish are easy to maintain, dogs, cats, hamsters, gerbils, and guinea pigs will be handled by the children on a frequent basis and you do not want to have any accidents.

Teaching your children the proper way to interact with these pets not only provides a fun experience, but offers children the opportunity to learn about different breeds, species, and characteristics which can later encourage them to learn more about nature in general, and responsibility in caring for living things in particular.

For your own part, do not just judge by a pet’s looks. Sure, a cocker spaniel is really cute, but if you are not prepared to brush it every day and groom it every month (which can be expensive if you do not do it yourself) then you will need to also take that into consideration as well as the initial cost of the adoption fee.

Planning ahead and not making any impulsive decisions out of compassion or out of pressure from the children will help you choose the pet that is right for your family.

FURTHER READING:

Pet Safety in Summer and Warm Weather

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