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Have You Considered Keeping Goats as Pets?

4 The Love Of Animals

Cats and dogs are the most popular pets, along with hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs also being amongst the favourites. For example, cereal grains are a good energy source but if goats eat too much then this causes a build-up of acid in their stomach, which is harmful. Written by Sally White on behalf of Minster Vets.

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

4 The Love Of Animals

I got my first pets, mice and guinea pigs, when I was 8. For these folks, I recommend a nontraditional pet like a rat or a guinea pig. Guinea pigs also do not bite, unlike hamsters and gerbils which can tend to be nippy. I believe between ages 4 and 8 is ideal, although older kids can also benefit.