Exotic Pets: Older Child

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Do You Have a Rat as a Pet?

S.J. asks from Saginaw

If so do you find it to be a lot of work? Do you find it to be a good pet for young children 6 and under? We have thought about this a lot and know that we cannot/do ...

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Should a 6 Year Old Get Ready for School Without Reminders...

L.O. asks from Detroit

I have a 6 year old boy.. and a 7 year old girl. I work part time and have a nanny come to my house to watch the kids get them breakfast and drive them to school. ...

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Getting a Pet

L. asks from Mobile

Hi All, My eight year old has been wanting a pet for a long time now, and we are still agonizing over the decision of what kind of pet to get, if any. We have two...

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Having a Pet Bird

J.G. asks from Boston

I have two girls, 4 and 6, who would love to have a pet, however, I do not want the responsibility of a larg animal like a cat or a dog. Instead I ws thinking about s...

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Help with Pet Turtle

S.B. asks from Dallas

I have some concern about my son's new pet turtle. It just sits in the water and hides under it's dock. It never goes on top of the dock to dry out. I hardly see it...

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Whats a Good Pet for a Busy 10 Year Old??

M.G. asks from New York

I recentlly got my children each a hermit crab. My sons died after 1 week. He found a turtle crawling across our backyard and decided to keep that as a pet. After rea...

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How Do You Help Kids When a Pet Dies?

S.S. asks from Tampa

Our beloved cat has cancer and she is wasting away. The vet tells me it's time. My seven year old son is very sad. My three year old daughter doesn't understand bu...

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Good Pet for Toddler

C.D. asks from Atlanta

I have a 19mth old little girl and we would like to get her a pet I am not a huge fan of cats and my DH wants a bird I think she is to small for one to actually be ab...

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What's a Good Pet for a 7 Yr. Old.

C.H. asks from Lincoln

My son's 7th birthday is coming up soon (in late April). I've decided not to go w/ a turtle or fish. I do NOT plan on getting a rat or hamster. I use to have hamste...

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Reptile Loving Mamas ... What Age Should I Let My Son Get a Corn Snake?

J.K. asks from Sacramento

We love animals at our house and have a variety. My kids both have been asking for a reptile for about a year and I've told my son he has to wait until he's a little ...