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Nicole.Smith - February 1st, 2011 2:29 AM

I am not a pet lover. I don't owe dogs or cats or any other kinds of pets. I don't hate animals but I just don't want them inside the house. My 4 year old daughter is begging for a puppy for her 5th birthday!!! Dilemma!!!

DaNiElLe - February 26th, 2011 12:05 PM

Hi Nicole. By now your daughter is a big girl at 4 yrs. old. It's normal for her to want pets. I know I did when I was at that age. If you already know she's not allergic to hair from cats or dogs (you should already know that), I think you can give in.

Has she been immunized yet? Complete vaccines and all that?

Valerie - February 26th, 2011 12:24 PM

Children are more prone to allergies when it comes to a cat. That is what I have observed on my children and those of my brothers and sisters kids. That's why there are no cats at home. We have 2 dogs, a Golden Retriever and a Japanese Spitz.

EmireeEmee - February 27th, 2011 12:30 PM

That is right Valerie. Child has different reactions to allergies. Be careful with choosing the right pet.

iLoveParis - February 27th, 2011 2:59 PM

bring your daughter to a pet shop and ask her to choose the pet. i'm sure they'll allow you to hold it. check if she's allergic or not.

BettyBop_20 - February 28th, 2011 4:39 AM

i think it would wonderful to have a pet, its nice to have your kid have a pet to play with

XeraSmith - March 3rd, 2011 5:05 AM

How about pet hamsters?

Hamsters are cute and cuddly. They can be placed inside a cage. Won't leave hair on the sofa or carpet like cats do. A hamster does not bark. Feeding them should be cheap. Their droppings are not as smelly as cats or dogs, and its easier to clean afterwards.

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