I worked in retail brick and mortar pet stores for quite a few years before coming to PetSolutions. During that time I had the opportunity to speak to many parents who were looking at hamsters and gerbils as pets for their children.
Dental care is an important part of pet ownership. Many dog and cat owners do their part to help keep their pet’s teeth clean and healthy. However, small pets are also in need of the same care when it comes to dental health.
There are many different small pets available. There are so many choices that it can be hard to find the right one for your lifestyle. Do you need a pet that is patient with children? Must it be able to be left alone for a day or two at a time?
As a child, I always wondered why my older sister had cool classroom small pets, but I was left with a goldfish in kindergarten class. As an adult and parent, I now understand that the age of my child should drive the selection of a small animal and pet.
Many children’s first pet is a small animal. They are easy to take care of and can provide a very rewarding teaching experience for young kids. Different small pets require different cages.
John Flynn