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Best Pet Choices for Families with Children Pets can be a great addition to your family, but you really need to make sure that you are getting a pet that is going to mesh well with your children. There are some pets that are simply not suitable for households with small children. The best way to get a pet that will work well in your home is to make sure that they do well with kids. One thing that you have to consider before hand is that there is really no pet that is a hundred percent safe around your children. Also, you have to make sure that your children understand the importance of being nice to the pet and handling them with care. This will mean that you need to supervise them at all times until they learn what they can and cannot do. Small Breed Dogs Small breed dogs can be a great choice when you have children in the home. They say that small breeds may be better because the child may be afraid of a larger dog. When pets sense that people are afraid, it makes them much more apprehensive around them. This is why most people stick with smaller dogs around smaller children. The thing to remember is that dogs require a lot of attention. Make sure that you will be able to give them the love and attention that they need, and that your child will treat them nicely. Indoor and Outdoor Cats Cats can prove to be one of the best pets for children. This is because they do not require as much attention as dogs. They are also pretty self sufficient. Simply put them out some food and water and a litter box, and they can take it from there in most cases. The thing that you need to watch out when it comes to your child’s kitten is that they are gentle with them. If not, then the cat may be afraid and become defensive. This can lead to cat scratches, which can be dangerous at times. This can be avoided if you make sure that they handle them properly. Hamsters and Guinea Pigs Some children like the idea of having a pet that can stay in their room. In this case, you may want to consider a hamster or guinea pig. They do not really require a lot of extra care other than cleaning out their cages and feeding them regularly. They can be taken out and played with, and need to be handled with care. Make sure that your child knows how to hold them properly so that they are always safe. Also, it is a good idea for your child to never take them out of the cage alone. Have them to come and get you when they want to hold their pet. This will ensure that there are no accidents when they open the cage. While these are great options, you will find that there are many other pets that are suitable for children as well. Just make sure that you take the time to do your research ahead of time. Comments for this post are closed

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