Minks are adorable, lively animals with tons of personality. Yet very few people keep them as pets, and for good reason. Although they’ve been raised in captivity for generations, minks are still essentially wild animals. Having been bred for fur quality, not pet quality, even farm-raised minks are much the same as their wild ancestors. ...
Kids have always craved pets, and parents have always contemplated whether their child is responsible enough for a pet. It’s practically a tautology. In recent years, though, the kinds of pets children can have has expanded immensely, and parents are no longer limited to biting hamsters, jittery rabbits, and peeing puppies. Reptiles can make excellent ...
Any guinea pig owner will tell you that having a cavy in the house is fun. Guinea pigs have a sweet disposition, are easy to take care of, and are so cute. They make great pets for kids and they are not very expensive to keep. In addition, guinea pigs love to eat. They eat ...
Lizards can make great first pets for children who like their pets cold blooded and scaly. However, not every lizard is suitable for children due to the amount of care they require, size of the lizard, environmental needs or diet. Choosing the right lizard for your child can make a difference in who ends up ...
Are you searching for an ideal pet for your kids? While the customary cat or dog can both be excellent pets for kids, you may be looking for something a tad more exotic or unusual. In this case, you will be pleased to know that there are several other types of pets that can be ...
Rats make perfect first pets for kids, and for many reasons. Look past the “gross” factor, and get rid of the images in your head of giant rats in sewers carrying diseases. It is not true. Rats have many attributes that make them perfect first pets for kids. They are better than a cat or ...
