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Pros and Cons of Pet Types for Kids

Not all pets are for everybody, but there are certain species that will thrive with the love and attention of children – or in spite of it. Below are a few pros and cons to consider when selecting various species of pets:

Gerbils, Hamsters, Mice, Rats and Guinea Pigs

Pros

Cons

Rabbits

Pros

Cons

Chinchillas

Pros

Cons

Fish

Pros

Cons

Reptiles

Pros

Cons

General Note There are many species of reptiles and almost as many individual dietary needs. It is important to research the species of reptile you intend to purchase so that you can properly meet its needs. It would be a disturbing lesson for a child to learn that his pet died because it simply starved to death.

Birds

Pros