2007-10-24 12:04:57 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Rodents
well since shes so little the best thing to get her is a puppy trust em its the best thing thats wat i got for my tenth birthday and i was trilled there sweet and very lovign she will love if u get her this trust me there really easy to take care of to
2007-10-24 12:07:57 · answer #1 · answered by yashira v 1 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Their is a variety of small pets that you can get for your daughter. The best thing to do would bring her to the pet store and let her browse, and see which pets she seems to like. Ask a representative the ups and downs of each one. If its her first small pet, I would recommend a hamster. Their are many types of hamsters, but in general, they are low maintenance and live an average of 2 years. Before getting a hamster or any small pet, be sure your daughter is ready to take on the responsibility of a pet and care for it during its whole lifespan. Some children get small pets, care for it for a week, then get bored and leave you taking care of the animal.
If you feel that you can take on an animal that requires a little more maintenance, but interacts with you allot more, you could get rats, which make very wonderfull pets! or guinny pigs.
The choices are endless, take some time choosing the right animal well and you and your daughter should have the perfect pet to love and take care of.
2007-10-25 02:00:21 · answer #2 · answered by Lambkins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it depends on how much work she is going to put into and how much work you are going to put into it. if u think she isn't that responsible than get her a Betta fish. if u think she can handle cleaning a cage once a week and giving it food water and a little attention than a hamster, rat or mouse is good. if u don't have much space but think she wants and can handle a pet that likes and needs a lot of love and attention get her a bird. and if u really have the space and commitment a dog or cat could be a great new family member. just remember that u are going to have to help with the pet because a 10 year old should not be expected to take care of a pet all by herself
2007-10-24 12:15:57 · answer #3 · answered by Bellzia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hamsters are a suitable pet for children and adults alike and with the different species of varying sizes and characteristics, together with the many colours available there is a wide choice available when choosing a pet hamster. However, not all hamster species are suitable pets for young children and in any case a young child will need the assistance of an adult carer to ensure correct care of any hamster.
The type of hamster suitable for a particular owner will vary and generally depends on several factors: the age of the intended owner, the number of hamsters required, the space available for the cage and of course, personal preference.
The Syrian Hamster is an equally suitable pet for both children and adults, and can be a suitable pet for younger children under supervision. It is the largest of the hamster species kept as pets making in the easiest to handle and is usually tolerant in nature. The Syrian Hamster is solitary once it is mature and so although it may appear to be living happily with others in the pet shop it will require a cage of its own as its solitary nature will already be developing.
2007-10-25 00:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is probably not going to be a popular answer, but I would suggest a domestic rat. They are very intelligent, personable, clean, quiet and affectionate...the Hooded variety can be purchased in most pet stores; they are inexpensive both to buy and to keep, they require very basic care so they are a good beginnners pet, and they have a reasonable lifespan of 3-6 years. They have very few health problems, don't require walking or a huge fancy cage, and they can be taught tricks...and they are actually cute and sweet (-:
Buy from a reputable pet store, and get a sub-adult, so that it can bond with your daughter.
2007-10-24 12:20:21 · answer #5 · answered by sheila n 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For my 10th birthday i got a yorkie puppy. when we got it it was smaller then my dwarf bunny and our doggy weighed a little over 1lb. now shes full grown and wonderful we trained her not to bark and to use a litterbox in an enclosed area through a doggy door. full grown she weighes between 5.5 and 6lbs. its a lot of work training her when she was a puppy we almost got rid of her because i didnt take care of her but we worked through it and now shes great. a hamster or guinea pig would probally be best though because their not nearly as hard as a dog and a lott smaller. just dont put two hammies in the same cage because they kill each other a lot based on territorial reasons but they are great pets, i had one a long long long long time ago and really want another.
good luck and get your daughter a pet no matter what because if my mom would let me get another hamster i would be really happy and your daughter will be too!
2007-10-24 12:59:19 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rats make great pets (I have (had) two of my own,) but there are a few things to consider.
- Vet bills: NOT NEGOTIABLE. All rats have a bacteria called mycoplasma. Most (but not all) rats get sick from it eventually, leading to compulsory vet trips, possibly as often as every two or three months. Rats are also prone to tumours. Untreated, active myco leads to pneumonia and death. Rats rack up pretty considerable vet bills: I ended up paying over 800 € in two years, for two female rats, including myco trips, spay at 6 months, a tumour-related vet trip, and the euthanisation of one of them due to said pituitary tumour.
- Social needs: Rats are VERY social. They need other rats, or upwards of 14 hours a day of attention, otherwise they get depressed. Solitary rats are clingy, neurotic, and sometimes aggressive. The ratty equivalent of 60 to 90 years of solitary confinement will do that.
- Hamster mixes (or any other ready-made pet shop food) are NOT suitable for rats. They need either lab blocks, (Harlan Teklad, Mazuri or, in a pinch, Altromin,) or low-fat, low-protein dog kibble. I'll let Spazrats or someone explain that. They also need fresh fruit and veggies at least once a week, and meat. That old wives' tale about rats turning aggressive after getting a taste of meat is utter BS.
- They also need a pretty big cage - the bigger, the better, but 2 cubic feet per rat is the absolute MINIMUM. So a two-rat cage MUST be a minimum of 4 cubic feet - male rats need lots of floor space, female rats need a tall cage so that they can climb.
Male rats are big, lazy lap rats in general, quite happy to curl up and go to sleep in your lap. Females, on the other hand, are hyper, active (like six-year-olds on a permanent sugar high) and won't stay still for a minute. There are exceptions to the rule - my Smokey was always a lazy lap rat, the ratty equivalent of a tomboy...
All baby rats are hyper, but the males calm down by six months, and the females (eventually) slow down in their old age. Rats only live an average of 2 to 3 years.
2007-10-24 20:00:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think that cats make very good pets for children. A short-hair in particular requires very little (if any) grooming. As long as they have a litter box that is cleaned daily, and plenty of fresh food and water, they are happy; they do very well on a good-quality dry food. If they are kept indoors and neutered/spayed as appropriate, then they need very little in the way of veterinary care, also. I have had cats practically since I can remember (I'm 52), and they make excellent pets. I presently have two.
2007-10-24 12:19:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A 10 yr old would do well with a cat, but you have to realize that ultimately, any pet is still your responsibility.
If you want something smaller, Guinnea Pigs are great. I've had several and have one now and my daughters love her. Guinnea Pigs are very gentle, like people, they like being held and petted and even "purr" sort of like cats. They don't play, exactly, but they are friendly and easy to handle. They don't usually run away when you take them out of their cage, and if they do, they're easy to catch (unlike mice or hamsters).
2007-10-24 12:10:18 · answer #9 · answered by Brandi C 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should get her a a hamster. I prefer a chinese dwarf hamster or a cute little gerble. Usualy they do not bite. And you can fin small cages for them for a very cheap price. As long as she cleans the cage at least 1 a week or 1 a month,an makes sure her little fluffball has food an water daily. Her little rodent will be fine. And she can play with them whenever as long as if they aren't sleeping an aren't sick.
2007-10-24 13:19:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is TONS of choices!
BUT IT TOTALLY DEPENDS ON UR LIFESTYLE
DOG: a small one is good,(it depends on ur life style) (puppy/young/adult) but there hard work! U MAY HAVE TO PITCH INA LITTLE! and they do require lots of time effort and money! BUT THERE WORTH IT! if u do get them u should try u local humane society) they are friendly(cause they passe the behavior test) and spayed/neutered and they need homes!
CAT: they are a good pet(they are usually cheap and VERY low-maintnence, they also can bond very well and they are DEFINETLY not as time consuming as a puppy(and i LOVE DOGS!) my family owns a private rescue of all animals) SO IT NOT LIKE IM JUST A CAT PERSON, and hate dogs I LOVE ALL ANIMALS!!<3
BIRD: good choice pretty easy unless u get a big bird(parrot) i had a umbrella cockatoo for 3yrs. and it was TOUGH! i was about 10-12yrs.little bird are CHEAP tho, BIG birds well...... not so much we payed $3,000 for ours!
CHINCHILLA: had 1 did not last a day!! THEY SECRET IS THAT THE PETSTORE PEOPLE DID NOT TELL US THAT IF THEY SEE A DOG OR CAT THEY DIE!!(YEAH! funny but not for my little new pet Elvis.... R.I.P.(but they are good pets, Kinda expensinve ($89-$250) HE GOT SCARED TO DEATH! yup scared to death!
HAMSTERS &GERBIL: ( im a breeder too) GREAT PETS! CHEAP friendly, LOW-MAINTENCE) but, ido recomend syrians (big ones) for 1st time owners (dwarfs are FRAGIL) OOOHHH! IMPORTANT!! DO NOT keep more than 1 syrian together!! they WILL FIGHT AND THE RESULTS will be VERY serious or DEADLY!!) and keep the same sex together if u get dwarfs wich USUALLY will not fight! so u dont have any babies!
FISH: B-O-R-I-N-G but easy and CHEAP!!
LIZARDS: good kinda expensive
TURTLE: i LOV them! have 3 had more in the past I LOVE THEM! cheap and i have a good website! turtesale.com. BY THE WAY TURTLES ARE FAST!! tortises are slow!!! BUT BE CAREFULL WASH UR HANDS BEFOR AND AFTER TOUCHING/HANDLING u can get SALMANILLA not all turtles have it but some can catch it
HERMIT CRABS: cool but TURTLES are better!! LOL there cheap! AND HAVE PRETTY SHELLS!
RATS: GREAT pets! AND VERY SMART AND FRIENDLY and BOND greatly!!
SUGAR GLIDER: good
but not really for a 10yr. they are really FRAGIL and bark alot! BUT THEY BOND WELL!
BUNNY&GUEINEA PIG: GREAT had them wen i was 9 and 10 friendly bond well smart and can learn tricks!AND CAN BE WALKED ON A LEASH CUDDLED WITH AND LITTER TRAINED
DUCKS: PRETTY FRAGILS BUT REALLY FUN! and they also bond! AND WILL FOLLOW U!!
2007-10-24 12:15:28 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋