Your Childs First Pet您childs第一宠物

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Tired of hearing your child whine about wanting a pet?厌倦了听您的孩子whine想要宠物？ All parents seem to have this problem at one time or another.所有的父母似乎有这个问题在同一时间或其他。 Many children want a pet, and it's a perfect way to teach children responsibility.许多孩子要养宠物，这是一个完美的方式，教导儿童的责任。 If you've decided to give your children the opportunity to have a pet of their own, you just have to figure out which pet is the right pet!如果您已经决定给您的孩子的机会，有一个宠物他们自己的，你一定要弄清楚其中的宠物是正确的宠物！ There are a few smaller, easier to care for animals that make great first pets.有几个规模较小，比较容易照顾的动物，使伟大的第一宠物。 These are typically a bit more affordable than bigger animals such as dogs or cats.这些都是典型的多一点负担得起的比大动物如狗或猫。 However, with any pet, the owner's personality affects the decision.然而，与任何宠物，主人的个性影响的决定。

Gerbils make great pets for smaller children, as they are active during the day and are extremely curious and friendly.沙鼠，使伟大的宠物为规模较小的儿童，因为他们是活跃在白天都非常好奇和友好的。 Gerbils are actually desert animals.沙鼠，其实是沙漠动物。 They are very clean animals, which makes cleaning up after them a lot simpler.他们是非常干净的动物，这使得清理后，他们很多简单。 For a young child's first pet, these are perfect!为幼儿的第一宠物，这些都是完美的！ Gerbils are very social animals, so a pair is definitely the way to go with these animals.沙鼠是非常社会动物，所以一对，绝对是要走的路，与这些动物。 However, be sure they are not mates, otherwise you'd better be prepared to take care of lots of little gerbils!不过，相信他们是不会交配，否则，你最好准备，以照顾大量的小沙鼠！ A large aquarium-style tank with a deep layer of wood shavings makes for a perfect home for these little creatures, as they love to tunnel and dig.大型水族馆式坦克与深层木材刨花使一个完美的家，这些小动物，因为他们爱隧道和挖掘。 To keep them (as well as your child) entertained, tunnel-type toys are great!让他们（以及您的孩子）受理，隧道式玩具都是伟大的！ Gerbil food is relatively inexpensive and can be purchased at any pet store.沙鼠的食物是价格相对低廉，并可以购买任何宠物商店。 They also enjoy the occasional bit of lettuce or cheese.他们还享有偶尔有点莴苣或奶酪。 Gerbils usually live up to three years.沙鼠通常居住长达三年。

Guinea pigs are good first pets, as they don't scratch and can be gently handled.豚鼠的是好的，第一宠物，因为他们不从无到有，可以轻轻地处理。 Like gerbils, they're social creatures, so a pair is preferred.像沙鼠，他们正在社会的动物，所以一对是首选。 Guinea pigs are very timid, so they need lots of places to hide in their cage.豚鼠是非常胆小，所以他们需要大量地隐藏在他们的笼子。 An aquarium-style tank works well for guinea pigs as well, as long as they have a grazing area and places to burrow.水族馆式坦克工程，以及为豚鼠的作为，只要他们有一个放牧区和地方洞穴。 Guinea pigs need a daily diet that his high in fiber and vitamin C. Guinea pigs live up to six years.豚鼠的需要，每天的饮食，他在高纤维和维生素C的豚鼠的活到六年。

Most people aren't entirely keen on the idea of keeping mice, but if you're looking to get one as a first pet, you should keep in mind that, like the others, they are social.大多数人并不完全热衷于构思，保持小鼠，但如果您在寻找获得一作为第一个宠物，您必须牢记，其他人一样，他们是社会。 Two to three female mice are the best way to go as males tend to fight and produce a much stronger smell. 2时58分雌性小鼠是最好的路要走，因为男性往往扑灭，产生一个更强大的臭味。 Cages must be cleaned two to three times a week.鸡笼必须清洗两至三倍一个星期。 A wire-mesh cage works best for mice, as they need a well-ventilated living space, with tunnels and other toys. 1线网工程，最好的小鼠，因为他们需要一个通风良好的生活空间，与隧道及其他玩具。 Mice need a lot of things to gnaw on, such as dog biscuits.小鼠需要很多的东西啃，如狗饼干。

Though they generally have a shorter life span than gerbils or guinea pigs, mice are by far the highest maintenance.虽然他们普遍有一个较短的寿命比沙鼠或豚鼠，小鼠是目前最高的维修工程。 However, any of these pets are perfect for a child's first pet, and what better way to give your child a lesson in responsibility?不过，任何这些宠物是完美的为子女的第一宠物，和什么更好的方式来给孩子一个教训，在责任呢？

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