Making the decision to allow your child to get his first pet can be a tough one. Adding a pet to the family is a huge undertaking, requiring time and responsibility on both yours and your child's part. When you feel the time is right and your child is mature enough to start caring for a pet of his own, you'll need to teach him how to properly care for it
Discuss getting a pet with your child to ensure he knows how much care is involved. Talk about what type of pet your child would like. For example, a cat tends to be less work as your child doesn't have to take it for walks and cats are less needy than other animals. Cats require little grooming and normally litter-train well, notes Animal Planet. A dog is usually more social, which means it will require more attention and energy, but it can be more playful. If you're looking for something smaller, consider a guinea pig, lizard, hamster, rabbit, fish or bird. Take your time to think about what type of pet you'd like, then make the decision as a family.
Show your child how to provide his pet with fresh food and water. Create a feeding schedule and post it where your child can easily read it. Generally, most pets need fed one or two times per day and need access to fresh water at all times. Encourage your child to replace his pet's water twice per day. Assist your child with feeding time until he gets the hang of it.
Teach your child how to safely scoop out waste from his cat's litter box every day. His cat may refuse to use the litter box if it's left dirty, according to Petco. Help him replace the litter weekly. Remind him that washing his hands is very important after this chore, to prevent him from getting sick.
Instruct your child to clean his pet's cage weekly with water and a mild soap. Bedding will need to be changed a minimum of once a week. Your child must clean a fish tank once per week.
Show your child how to properly groom his pet, if necessary. Your dog or cat may need regular brushing and dogs need an occasional bath to keep them clean. Some pets will need to be taken to the groomer's for a haircut, ear cleaning and nail clipping.
Encourage your child to give his pet the love and attention it needs. For example, dogs need plenty of exercise to keep them healthy, stimulate their minds and to burn calories, according to the ASPCA. Help your child take his dog for a walk or to the dog park to run and play. Provide your child's guinea pig, rabbit, lizard, hamster or other small pet with an enclosure big enough to allow plenty of exercise.
Assist your child in making appointments for regular checkups for his pet. A veterinarian can ensure your child's pet is healthy and his vaccinations are current. He can also address any concerns you or your child might have, according to PBS Kids.
Discuss getting a pet with your child to ensure he knows how much care is involved. Talk about what type of pet your child would like. For example, a cat tends to be less work as your child doesn't have to take it for walks and cats are less needy than other animals. Cats require little grooming and normally litter-train well, notes Animal Planet. A dog is usually more social, which means it will require more attention and energy, but it can be more playful. If you're looking for something smaller, consider a guinea pig, lizard, hamster, rabbit, fish or bird. Take your time to think about what type of pet you'd like, then make the decision as a family.
Show your child how to provide his pet with fresh food and water. Create a feeding schedule and post it where your child can easily read it. Generally, most pets need fed one or two times per day and need access to fresh water at all times. Encourage your child to replace his pet's water twice per day. Assist your child with feeding time until he gets the hang of it.
Teach your child how to safely scoop out waste from his cat's litter box every day. His cat may refuse to use the litter box if it's left dirty, according to Petco. Help him replace the litter weekly. Remind him that washing his hands is very important after this chore, to prevent him from getting sick.
Instruct your child to clean his pet's cage weekly with water and a mild soap. Bedding will need to be changed a minimum of once a week. Your child must clean a fish tank once per week.
Show your child how to properly groom his pet, if necessary. Your dog or cat may need regular brushing and dogs need an occasional bath to keep them clean. Some pets will need to be taken to the groomer's for a haircut, ear cleaning and nail clipping.
Encourage your child to give his pet the love and attention it needs. For example, dogs need plenty of exercise to keep them healthy, stimulate their minds and to burn calories, according to the ASPCA. Help your child take his dog for a walk or to the dog park to run and play. Provide your child's guinea pig, rabbit, lizard, hamster or other small pet with an enclosure big enough to allow plenty of exercise.
Assist your child in making appointments for regular checkups for his pet. A veterinarian can ensure your child's pet is healthy and his vaccinations are current. He can also address any concerns you or your child might have, according to PBS Kids.
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