What kind pet should i get

What's not to love? Apart from their face and gloopy skin. On second thoughts Skip to main content. What Pet Should I Get? There's at least a few different types of pet you can get, but which one is right for you? Take the quiz and find out now! Last Updated: July 1st What's the plan. Update my YouTube channel. Dig in the sand. What do you do?

Stare at it for a bit and carry on with your day. I'd stare at them until they gave me theirs. It doesn't matter. Fairly large. Average size. Very small. I'll hire someone to do it. I will try. A T-shirt. A bowtie. A tutu. Animals shouldn't wear clothing. I'm not sure. Probably not. I'd make it run laps around the block. Taking it on walks. Making it run around the house. They don't need exercise. Fur all over my clothes. Chewing up shoes. Peeing on my rug. Pooping inside. A lot. A fair amount.

I'm not really sure. None at all. Eww, gross. Pet ownership can also be a chance for kids to learn valuable life lessons as they care for a living creature. Pets can teach children about responsibility and dependability with adult guidance.

These Southeast Asian natives are adapted to survive in isolation, in surprisingly small amounts of stagnant water. You may not even need aerators, filters, heaters, or chemicals. Be sure to buy your fish from a store that has someone who can advise you on how best to care for them.

The appeal of cold-blooded creatures may be less obvious than that of warm, fuzzy animals, but certain reptiles make prized pets.

Tortoises, such as the plant-eating Russian tortoise, can live more than 50 years. Some snake species also make excellent pets, although constrictors should be avoided. Added bonus: Reptiles are nonallergenic. However, keep in mind that the American Academy of Pediatrics warns against reptiles as pets for young children because they can easily transmit salmonella.

Make sure to research specific care requirements for any new reptile pet. Birds can be excellent pets. Although, owning a bird is more demanding than caring for a tortoise or fish. Some birds are highly intelligent. Others are very social. All birds require almost daily attention. More expensive and more intelligent birds like cockatiels and cockatoos also make great pets, but they may need more attention than parakeets or canaries.

Smaller mammals, including hamsters, guinea pigs, and gerbils, are relatively easy to raise. Also, most will thrive in a relatively small living space, and care is fairly straightforward. Regular, gentle handling promotes friendliness. Be mindful, though, that bites are possible should rodents — especially hamsters — feel threatened. Surprisingly, rats make excellent pets due to their intelligence, larger size, and enjoyment of human companionship. Guinea pigs are also good kid-friendly pets.

Notoriously independent cats need somewhat less care and attention than dogs, but no less commitment. Like dogs, cats require regular veterinary checkups and immunizations.