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Those who have undergone allergy testing will have a good idea which pets to avoid. For others, there are some guidelines to finding the best pet for kids with allergies – and avoiding the worst.

Large pets, such as dogs and cats, are ideal for older children, while birds, fish, and large rodents are well-suited to smaller ones. These pets are much more interactive and rewarding than hermits.

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If you’re thinking about getting a pet for your child, guinea pigs often come up as a top choice - and for good reason. These little fluffballs are gentle, social, and surprisingly fun to be around.

In general, chickens make amazing pets. Getting chickens “for the kids” is a heartwarming idea that conjures up images of sun ...

Twice when I was a child, my parents surprised my brother and me with a pet. When I was 8, it was a puppy at Christmas. And when I was 13, a kitten, several months after a beloved cat had died. We ...

CHICAGO — Warning: young children should not keep hedgehogs as pets — or hamsters, baby chicks, lizards and turtles, for that matter — because of risks for disease.

Pets good for kids’ immune systems, researchers find ... By Janice Neumann and Chicago Tribune UPDATED: August 19, 2019 at 6:58 AM CDT ...