What are the top 5 pets?

Below are the most popular pets in America besides cats and dogs.

Fish are near the top of the popularity chart.
Birds are popular for a few reasons.
Rabbits are at the top of the charts.
Poultry is a very popular choice.
Hamsters are a huge hit.
Guinea pigs are pretty popular.
Ferrets are also pretty popular.

Which animal is best pet?

Here are some pets that are perfect for your child.

Dogs. The default choice of pet for every household across the world, dogs, are adored by most.
Cats. Cats are adorable, and can easily blend in well with the rest of the family.
Birds.
Fish.
Hamsters.
Ants.
Guinea Pigs.
Mice.

What are the most popular pets?

What is a good first pet?

According to Dr. Lianne McLeod, the veterinary guide for exotic pets at about.com, top seven are: guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, gerbils, mice, lepard geckos, and Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. Other animal-care professionals promote birds or fish as ideal first pets for children.

What is a good small pet?

6 Best Small Pets to Consider for Your Child

Hamsters. This classic small pet is easy to care for and can even be trained to use litter, but hamsters can be rather nippy, and small breeds (females in particular) can be quite aggressive, warns Dr.
Guinea Pigs.
Gerbils.
Rats.
Rabbits.
Chinchillas.

What small animals can live alone?

Which Small Pets Need To Be Kept In Pairs, And Which Are Best Housed Alone?

Guinea Pigs. At the top of our list of most social small pets is the guinea pig.
Ferrets. Unlike guinea pigs, ferrets can live alone.
Rabbits.
Chinchillas.
Mice.
Rats.
Gerbils.
Sugar Gliders.

What is a good exotic pet?

For a truly exotic animal that is likely to impress your houseguests, consider one of the following:

A Flying Squirrel.
A Hedge Hog.
A Fennec Fox.
A Skunk.
A Savannah Cat.
A Bengal Cat.
A Sloth.

What is a good pet?

8 Best Pets for Kids

Fish.
Reptiles.
Birds.
Rodents.
Cats.
Dogs.
Insects and arthropods.
Brine shrimp.

What is the best pet for apartment living?

You can find low-maintenance pets that will live happily in your small space while bringing you delight and companionship.

Betta Fish. Among the least-demanding pets to care for, fish are a good choice for apartment dwellers.
Guinea Pigs.
Leopard Geckos.
Cats.
Birds.

What are cheap pets?

The Cheapest Pets to Own

Hermit Crab. They may not the cuddliest option on the list, but hermit crabs can make for great pets if you’re looking for an inexpensive, low-maintenance and laid-back companion.
Goldfish.
Budgerigar.
Leopard Gecko.
Guinea Pig.
Ants.

What Pets Can you leave alone for a week?

The 21 Most Low-Maintenance Pets You Can Own

Betta fish.
Pugs.
Stick insects.
Rabbits.
Turtles.
Hermit crabs.
Ants.
Sea-Monkeys.

What is the most expensive pet?

The 20 Most Expensive Pets in the World

Camels – $55,000.
Chimpanzees – $60,000.
Arabian Horse – $100,000.
White Lion Cubs – $140,000.
Red Pure Bred Tibetan Mastiff – $582,000.
Miss Missy – Cow – $1.2 Million.
Sir Lancelot Encore – Labrador – $16 Million.
Green Monkey – Thoroughbred Racehorse – $16 Million.

How expensive is a dog per month?

Basic Costs of Owning a Dog

Type of Expense	Yearly Estimate
Training Classes or Resources	$25 to $300
Dog Walking (between $0 (you can walk your dog) up to $20 per walk, 1x per weekday)	$0 to $5,200
Petsitters or Boarding	$100 to $300
Average Monthly Cost of Owning a Dog	$125 to $824

How much should a dog cost?

“Forbes” put the costs of dog ownership at quite a bit higher. Including all possible expenses, they estimate the lifetime cost of a dog to be anywhere from $17,650 a year to a staggering $93,520, depending on size, breed, and services required.

Is it worth having a dog?

Sharing your home with a canine friend can bring you much joy. There’s no doubt that dogs can give unconditional acceptance and loyalty, provide constant companionship, and even help relieve stress after a hard or busy day. However, making the decision to get a dog shouldn’t be taken lightly.