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Looking into a Pet...
Asked by B.A. from St. Louis
on August 15, 2009
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Okay mamas! I'm looking into a pet and I've done minimal research. I thought that a bird would be nice bc they're entertaining and my children already have exposure to...
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- I would highly, highly recommend gerbils. They are the least likely rodent to bite, their cage needs cleaned infrequently, and they are very low matience with cost, v...
- I have some experience with birds as pets. My mother used to have a parakeet which she loved dearly. He wasn't hard to care for, but died within a couple of years of...
- I just wanted to tell you of my experiences with birds. My grandmother worked in a chicken processing place when she was young and contracted Histoplasmosis, this is ...
A Pet Rabbit.
Asked by J.K. from Dallas
on February 25, 2009
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I know this question was ask before not to long ago but I cann't seem to find it, I'm sorry. My husband decided to get our daughter a pet rabbit for early Easter, I ...
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- We currently have a pet rabbit that we have had for about a year. I did alot of research when I found out my husband was bringing it home. Anyway the internet has TO...
- WHen I was little we had rabbits and they died. I was told it was because we put their pen against a building and the air sould not circulate. I have no idea if this...
- Go to a feed supply store or wherever you got the rabbit. They have food pellets like dog food and vitamins. You also need to take it to the vet for an initial check u...
Do You Have a Rat as a Pet?
Asked by S.J. from Saginaw
on June 10, 2011
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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 n...
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- Howdy, I have two children, 6 & 2. After much research we adopted our rats from a local rat shelter as advised (petstore rats can come with a host of problems) and en...
- What about a ferret?
- I had a pet rat growing up. I got her in 7th grade. She was my favorite pet I ever had. If you get a rat, get a female. Rats are very smart and trainable. My rat could...
Son Wants a Pet
Asked by L. from Atlanta
on February 4, 2010
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My 6 year old son wants a pet. I am not crazy about the idea of adding an animal to the household because I'm sure I will be the primary caregiver. He is such a sweet ...
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- cats are really easy, much easier than gerbils and other caged animals that you have to clean out - if you let them out to poo, all you have to do is feed and water th...
- I have a dog & a cat. I am truly a dog person. But, I would have to agree my cat is SO easy. She stays inside (I don't feel comfortable letting her roam)... She sleeps...
- I say get a cat! They are so easy! you can even get a self cleaning litterbox these days! The right can is playful, and also cuddley. We looked up and got our cat fr...
Need Help Choosing the Right Small Pet
Asked by A.M. from Rochester
on August 2, 2009
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I need help choosing the right small pet for our family. I have a 6 yr old daughter and a 2 yr old son. My daughter really wants a pet. She is pretty responsible and ...
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- I have had many small animals and my vote would be gerbils or rats. Stay away from chinchillas for small children. They are very delicate creatures. The kids ac...
- Hi Mom, Gerbils, and hamsters , mice and rats etc Are fairly easy to maintain however they do bite occasionally, and have a tendency to reproduce. They need tigh...
- I know this sounds CRAZY, but we have two pet rats. Yes, rats. When our dog died last October, she was almost 16, the kids really wanted another pet. And my son is all...
Does Anyone Have a Guinea Pig...
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on February 21, 2008
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My daughter would like a pet of her own for her 8th birthday. We have a two-year-old Cockapoo and he has been a true joy for each of us. I just do not want to bring an...
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- i don't have a guinea pig but maybe you would want a small dog. not much more big a mess but maybe it'll work...
- My daughter is 4 and she's had her guinea pig (Caillou, yes she named him!) since she was 3. He is great with her. He is very very sociable and loves attention and t...
- Consider having the kids work towards this - making it THEIR responsibility from start to finish. Go to the pet store, find out total cost for basic supplies, monthly ...
To Own a Ferret or to Not Own a Ferret
Asked by R.V. from Tulsa
on April 10, 2008
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My 10 year old son wants a pet. I have a 2 year old daughter and a 17 year old son as well. The plus side, we already own a lot of baby gates. But can a ferret clim...
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- Look on Craigs List for Ferrets needing homes. There are a lot of them! Find out the problems. Also, A rat makes an excellent pet. The males are pretty smelly th...
- I knew someone that had a ferret for a long time. He was cute, and fun for awhile, but even with his scent glands removed he was pretty smelly. They can get anywhere...
- Hey Ro, I had a couple of ferretts when I was younger (in middle school)and they were awesome. Just like a cat, they use the bathroom in a litter box. The ferrets wer...
Shampoo for Dog
Asked by J.L. from Dallas
on June 24, 2009
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Can someone recommend a shampoo for a dog with itchy skin? I've used an "oatmeal" kind from the pet store but it just makes my dog's skin itch even more. We've spent...
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- I tried everything and spent zillions on products to make my shepherd chow mix not itch....only to find out she needed to take an allergy pill every day for all the re...
- We have malamutes that have very sensitive skin and the summer months are the worse - our vet recommended a line of shampoos that you can get from either petsmart or p...
- I second all the other suggestions such as fish oil and benadryl. You can get a huge bottle of generic benadryl at Costco for a little over $3.00 (400 tabs) Check out ...
Grandpa Bought DD Mice for a B-day Present!!!
Asked by N.O. from Dallas
on July 11, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Looking for some advice here. My father in law came into town recently and brought my DD 3 pet mice from Petco for her b-day present. They are cute but I w...
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- I do not think you should be stuck with them if it's something that really bothers you. While it's nice that your concerned about his feelings, that goes two ways ...
- DOn't worry they don't live long! But you may need to talk to him for future reference especially if the kids don't care for their own animals. I would also tell your ...
- I agree with talking to your husband and your kids about this. The animals need love too. If your family cannot provide the care and love they need and you don't reall...
Halloween.
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on August 11, 2011
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Yes, Halloween already.
I think I've asked this or a similar question every pre-Halloween since I've been on this site... so I figure, might as well stick with trad...
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- We dress up as a family :) The kids love it that mom and dad dress up with them... mom and dad like being able to be a kid again for a day lol We have done: The ...
- Halloween is more important to me than xmas! I looove it. October/fall is my favorite month so it all works out. My teen is too old but my daughter was dorthy from wiz...
- i was going to suggest the shark as well. We went a little more low key and it was just a hoodie with teeth and a fin. The Martha stewart website has photos of ...
