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What to Tell My Boys About Our Cats
Asked by S.A. from Austin
on January 26, 2009
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I work seasonlly and am currently working. I have two boys ages 4 and 3. We are currently in the process of getting ready to move from a house to an apartment. A few m...
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- Tell the truth! If someone told me my cat "did not come back" I would be horrified (is it hurt somewhere, or sad or lonely). I would be much more comforted to know my ...
- Would it be possible to keep one of the cats? Then you could just tell the kiddos that your new home is going to be smaller so "kitty one" is going to live in a new h...
- Straightforward is the answer, and involving them, especially the older one, would help in the long run. Explain that growing cats need a safe, open environment to roa...
Help with New Guinea Pig!
Asked by T.M. from Wichita Falls
on January 9, 2009
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Well, I have allowed my 9 year old to get a guinea pig. In the beginning it was a hamster, as long as they paid for the cage I would pay for the pet. She has actuall...
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- Have your daughter move slow and pet the piggy in the cage. Have her also bring a snack like ( carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, kale,lettece-romaine, or even the spring ...
- Go to the Texas Rustlers Guinea Pig Rescue web site at www.theguineapigrescue.com. It has lots of helpful information. Some of the responses that you have received h...
- Howdy T., I used to have a pigger and he was the coolest, most lovable little fellow. They are very sweet and lovable. And the rest of the advice is very good. Here...
Trying to Decide If We Should Get a Cat
Asked by T.D. from Fresno
on March 5, 2008
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I have a friend who wants to get rid of her cats. The one I am considering taking is trained to go to the bathroom outside and is very good with kids. My kids really...
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- Take your kids to meet the cat in question before you bring it home, just to be sure they will all get along - but YES, cats can be wonderful pets for kids. We have an...
- My husband and I honestly do not like cats. When I was growing up we had a cat that just came and went as she pleased-a totally out door cat. Loved her. I do think...
- Cats are pretty independant but you need to be prepared for annual vet care ($200-$300/year) depending on the cat's age. Cats can be very social or very stand-offish. ...
