Nice Small Pets To Have

Children of any age.

Nice small pets to have. It is better to have 2 rabbits bonded because then when your not home they can play with each other and not be lonely. Rats are the ideal small pets if you want your child to develop a strong bond with his her first pet as rats are extremely sociable and intelligent. Gerbils are fascinating but if you have young children and want them to be able to handle their pet it might be better to consider another small animal. Life span interactions grooming needs and etc.

In fact each of the 13 guinea pig breeds recognized by the american cavy breeders association can weigh up to 3 pounds or 1 360 grams that s a lot compared to a parakeet. Hamsters are fun and active pets. To care for these pets you need to make them an omnivorous diet glass aquarium and a special exercise wheel. Also most will thrive in a relatively small living space and care is fairly straightforward.

Rabbits rabbits are small mammals in the family leporidae of the order lagomorpha found in several parts of the world. As small pets go guinea pigs also known as cavies are virtual giants. Their floppy ears soft fur. All combine to make each pet species unique.

Five to 10 years. Small pets are good options for children older than 5 because they can be a great way to teach responsibility says dr. I have pet rabbits and there brother and sister. Spiny mice are small little pets that are not the domesticated specie and commonly sold in stores.

Smaller mammals including hamsters guinea pigs and gerbils are relatively easy to raise. They have one of the longer life spans of small pets living between 7 to 10 years. They have a great memory for a creature which is so small and will survive on food pellets that you can find at the pet store. They are nocturnal which means they can be a disappointing pet for children because they re fast asleep during the day and then they.

They come in several colors and patterns and can have short or long hair. Many people opt to adopt a pocket pet as opposed to a dog or cat because they are easier to take care of and they don t require as much attention as their canine and feline counterparts. Pocket pets are what people call small domestic animals such as gerbils hamsters ferrets and rabbits. Rabbits are social and friendly animals and adapt very well to human companionship.

Jennifer graham assistant professor at tufts university s cummings school.