Rabbits make good pets for an older child, but there are a number of things that you need to keep in mind when deciding if a rabbit is the right pet for your family.

Many studies have shown positive benefits for children when they grow up in homes with pets, however it is not always possible for a child to have a pet cat or dog. Here are some smaller pets worth consideration for children.

One of the most desired dog is the “Teacup” or miniature dog. One of the people who most look for these dogs is the person who wants one “cheap or free”.

Gerbils make great pets for adults as well as for children. Almost all pet gerbils are Mongolian gerbils, which originate from the Mongolian desert. They are friendly and very easy to care for. They are dinural, so are awake night and day. They get very excited about any new thing you put into the tank for them and will immediately explore it. You can make cardboard buildings/tunnels for them and they will love crawling into, through, over, and on them. Then they will gnaw it all up.

Gerbils are more fun to watch then many television shows out there today.

In the animal kingdom there are many extremes, from the largest animal, the blue whale, to the smallest, a microscopic parasite. From the tallest, a male giraffe, to the shortest, again a microscopic parasite of some type or another.

Hedgehogs have a serious cuteness factor and are gaining popularity as pets. However these animals do not make the best pets for everyone.

Once feared, these rodents are gaining popularity as house pets. Could the lowly rat be the pet of the future?

Small and furry, these little guys are often kept as pets by children. Sometimes with regret, as their nocturnal nature means they are awake at night, and they may be apt to bite.

Just because a pet is more common does not mean it does not have special requirements. Guinea Pigs make great alternatives to smaller rodents like hamsters, and can offer many rewards.