The Right Pet for Your Child's Age

Thinking about adding a family pet? Make sure that you are bringing home the animal that fits the child's age. 

Infant
Babies do not know or care for pets. So, if you have a pet to your family if a child is born, or if you after a short period of time, make sure that your pet to enter the formal child. Supervision because they know each other, and gradually increase the length of time they spend together. 

Young
Young children are curious and pulls, animal fur, legs and ears, is to try to make the communication through touch. Make sure that the pet that you can handle is turned in such a manner. What is your favorite child and spend time together (always in accordance with their supervision!), Make sure your child does not hurt your pet lop. It is also sure that your child does not grab your favorite food and water dishes, cat litterbox or its content. If you have the fish and maintenance of little hands away from the wire and the aquarium through fish ponds! 

3-5 years
In this age, your child learn about communication and compassion. ASPCA experts recommend a pet guinea pig. Such as guinea pigs to be held, seldom bite, and whistle when excited and happy to enjoy the majority of children. Your child can also help carrying out the duties bottle of water and food dish. 

5-10 years
Children this age may not be compatible to run it is better for small pets such as gerbils and golden. Monitoring during the sessions of play, and although they do household chores such as cleaning cages, fill water bottles and bowls, and measuring food and clean the cage furnishings and toys. This is the time to develop good hygiene habits of pets, with an emphasis on hand washing, and if it is a surface or play. 

10-13 years
Children between the ages early adolescence is a strong interest in animals and the ability for good. They are ready for pets such as dogs, cats and rabbits, and can be dealt with feeding pets, walking, cleaning cat litter and clean the rabbit cage. Although children in this age group can be built, and that adults should always check that the pets had adequate food, water and cage or litterbox clean. Children can also participate in training the dog species, which can be an excellent opportunity to learn from them. 

14-17 years
Teens tend to be very busy, and animals compete for time and attention. Recommended by pet birds and ornamental fish. They are old enough to carry all of their obligations to care for pets, with adult supervision and guidance. But spending can be supported. Parents should keep in mind that dogs and cats acquired at that time, probably at home when the child leaves college.