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Thinking of Getting My Daughter a Hamster for Her birthday....Need Advice
I got a three story metal cage which was great, because the rat had plenty of ventilation (the plastic cages, in my opinion are kind of stuffy and not much ...
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- Hamsters are horrible pets. They just eat, poop, escape and have no regard for their owners except at feeding time. And, they only live a few years. Domestic rats ...
- My 8 year old son has 2 Russian Dwarf hampsters we got at Petsmart. He LOVES them! My husband raised hampsters as a child, so he was full of advise. Make sure you g...
- I would have to agree and kinda BooHoo the hamsters. Had one when I was little and they are skiddish and would not stay still to let you love them. All you really do...
Best Little Furry Animal
They keep their waste in one corner of their cage and don't spread it all over the place. We all really enjoyed the rat. The hamster was not as friendly and ...
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- Rat!!! BUT, be sure to get your basic "lab rat" - either grey or white. DO NOT go for the so-called "fancy" rat (the ones they bread to be pretty-usually brown). Thou...
- I've had them all. I agree that Rats are great with kids. I've never had one bite. They only live for about 2-3 years. Hamsters can be a lot harder to handle and d...
- Hi M., Sorry for the late response, but I had to put my two cents in since this subject is dear to my heart. I have had hamsters, rats and bunnies and a childhood f...
Looking for a Non-harmful Way
They were cages with bait When it would catch a mouse we could carry it ... to keep them out thoughmaybe googlehumane and safe rat removal I am sorry I know ...
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- Rats are totally disgusting, aren't they? We used to find rat poop by our back porch everyday. Finally, I went and bought a bulk container of cayannne pepper and spr...
- The best way to get rid of the rats, and safest way for both your kids, dogs and the rats themselves, is to get rid of the reason they are there in the first place. A...
- I'de be losing my mind if I were you L.. I really think I'de move and leave the problem to the next buyers/renters. Have you written your town mayor or gone to town me...
Should We Get a Guinea Pig
A more social critter is a pet Rat Rats are smaller and more delicate but they are so social and have made great pets for my ..... rat cages · pet system ...
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- My baby brother (14 yrs younger than me) was playing with a guinea pig when he was about that age. He was playing too rough and broke its back....the poor thing had t...
- When I was a kid (11 or 12-ish) my sister had a couple of that were great pets. Much more friendly and personable than the gerbils she had before. Since, I've heard lo...
- You're in luck! They aren't really high maintenance but can be a bit on the smelly side if you don't clean their cage out regularly (especially their urine). They do h...
Wanting to Purchase a Pet
The rat is so loving and cuddly! He will go and steal a cracker out of her hand and go hide it in his cage where he hides all of his treats until he eats ...
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- hamsters and gerbils are both nocturnal so we bought guinea pigs instead. They are wonderful and easy to care for. They are very friendly but you would have to be care...
- I am probably going against the major sentiment here, but I would advise against getting the kids a pet yet. 3 and 5 are still very young, they don't understand or alw...
- Hamsters & gerbils smell bad. Frankly, the only pet I can think of that doesn't smell is a fish. But you can't cuddle with a fish. A pet rock!?!? What about toy pe...
Hamster or Guinea Pig
Also, cleaning those hamster cages, as you may know, can get REAL OLD after a .... I've been bitten by ONE rat. Yes, only one and it was because she had ...
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- I agree with the cat or puppy idea. They're much more fun and interactive. I'm sure you've already thought about this, but you may want to see how your kiddos intera...
- I think hamsters are great. We always had them when we were little. They can be very tame if handled a lot but they can bite (just like guinea pigs) if scared or mis...
- Hamster's sleep in the day time. That should made up your mind right there. However neither one can give a kiss or want to play.
What Is a Good Pet for 4 Year Old?
... if you have questions though, ask a reputable pet store or rat breeders, .... Best of all, they (and their food) are inexpensive, their cages rarely ...
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- Seems like there's been a lot of information out there lately about the problems pets like gerbils and such for young kids. Could you content her with fish? How abou...
- We have always had dogs, but as for a 'first' animal my son received it was a hermit crab when he was three. VERY small cage and very easy to take care of. Basically...
- Honestly anything as small as a gerbil or hamster should really be out of the question because they can be hurt so easy. I would suggest a rabbit because they stay cal...
Best Little Furry Animal
They keep their waste in one corner of their cage and don't spread it all over the place. We all really enjoyed the rat. The hamster was not as friendly and ...
Answers
- Rat!!! BUT, be sure to get your basic "lab rat" - either grey or white. DO NOT go for the so-called "fancy" rat (the ones they bread to be pretty-usually brown). Thou...
- I've had them all. I agree that Rats are great with kids. I've never had one bite. They only live for about 2-3 years. Hamsters can be a lot harder to handle and d...
- Hi M., Sorry for the late response, but I had to put my two cents in since this subject is dear to my heart. I have had hamsters, rats and bunnies and a childhood f...
14Yr Old Boy ADHD and Possibly Post Traumatic Stress?
Asked by H.J. from Albany
on November 26, 2008
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Hi again, I recently posted a question about my son with regards to his ADHD and authority issues. I got so much helpful feedback that I hoped maybe someone may have ...
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- Dear H., I read your last post and was moved by your issues and those of your children. I will continue to pray for all of you. I do think you should continue looking ...
- Would it make a huge difference in his treatment if he were diagnosed with PTSD? In other words, would his therapist do anything differently that you feel would help h...
- Perhaps he would benefit from the same 30 day program that helped your daughter. I think too much is made of labels today. We cannot ALL be put in a category. But if a...
Thinking of Getting My Daughter a Hamster for Her birthday....Need Advice
I got a three story metal cage which was great, because the rat had plenty of ventilation (the plastic cages, in my opinion are kind of stuffy and not much ...
Answers
- Hamsters are horrible pets. They just eat, poop, escape and have no regard for their owners except at feeding time. And, they only live a few years. Domestic rats ...
- My 8 year old son has 2 Russian Dwarf hampsters we got at Petsmart. He LOVES them! My husband raised hampsters as a child, so he was full of advise. Make sure you g...
- I would have to agree and kinda BooHoo the hamsters. Had one when I was little and they are skiddish and would not stay still to let you love them. All you really do...
