what is the perfect pet for 4 yr old child?

Answer 1

Better question, What would be the perfect pet for both you and the 4 yr old? The 4 yr old will be able to help and participate in the care of the pet but not able to do it solo. Do you have the time for a dog? Do you have the space are there allergies to concider? All these questions need to be answered. If the parent is wanting a pet and willing to care for it then then options are endless. If you get a fish ,hamster or other short life expecant animal be prepared to talk about death. good luck

Answer 2

That's very hard to say.

Fish- are fun to look at but are rather boring to a little kid. They'll want to touch them and try to pick them up out of the water, or like mine stir them with a spoon!

Hamster/gerbils- are too small, she'll probably squeeze them and drop them, and you'll be searching the whole house for a lost hamster.

Kittens- are sweet and playful but do scratch unless they get declawed, but I don't know what age you can declaw them. They bite too, if very playful.

Puppies- are lots of fun. But they go threw that bad chewing phase, and may hurt your child.

Birds- Another thing to just look at...

Bunnies-Can be aggressive about their territory and may bite her if she reaches in the cage. And they bite very hard! You can get them fixed though to calm them a bit.

A turtle might be fun, but a little one may become bored with that quickly.

Snakes/spiders- yuck

So, I don't know, I'd say a small puppy, that doesn't grow very big. The bigger dogs can bite very hard with those puppy teeth. A dog would be a playmate for him or her. Luckily, my dogs were already grown when I had my baby, so we didn't go threw the puppy phase with her. You, could also look into adopting a dog or cat that's been declawed. Must shelters will pair you with the right animal for your family's needs.

Answer 3

I have to agree with a freshwater fish. Beta's and goldfish are good because they are not expensive and require very little care. Our daugher started with a Beta when she was about 4. Later, she progressed to feeding the cats as well. When she was 9, she had proven herself responsible and we got her a guinea pig.

We did have a dog before she was born and the dog passed away last summer. We may consider another dog for her IF she shows responsiblity with the guinea pig.

Answer 4

Something gentle. Cats and Dogs can be a bit rough. The fish will starve because the toddle will forget. I would recomend a herbivore such as a hamster or rabbit. Even rats will go well. If you have allergies go with a rabbit.

Answer 5

a goldfish. Any other pet you will end up taking care of. If you are willing than a Guinea Pig is cute and good with kids but they are messy and you will have to do the cage cleaning.

Answer 6

Turtles are a great starter animal, and super easy to replace if one ends up kicking the bucket... if you know what I mean. Also Salamanders are a great animal to watch run around in a tank. Just go to your local pet store and check on the Amphibian tank setups that they have... very low maintenance... and very interesting.
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Answer 7

A fish, colorful ones that have pretty stones and tank supplies (like a castle) for the fish to swim thru.

Answer 8

lol....I like the pet rock! or the goldfish wqould be an easy one. You know you'll be the one really taking care of the animal ....like a dog.

Answer 9

a bata fish is great!! i got one for my 3 yr old. he really loves feeding it. just get 1!!! and make sure you change the water every week. they are much cleaner than a gold fish...

Answer 10

if you like high maintenance pets yourself like a cat or dog... get one...

if you have no interest in pets and its just for the kid... a goldfish.