Warning: young children should not keep hedgehogs as pets -- or hamsters, baby chicks, lizards and turtles -- because of risks for disease. That's according to the nation's leading pediatricians' ...

Pets make great companions for people of all ages, and they offer opportunities for teaching kids how to be responsible, committed and accountable. Animal ownership is a commitment that offers big ...

Hamsters are as sweet as they are tiny - weighing in at just 100 to 150 grams, some varieties just 30 to 50 grams. With their cheeks stuffed with food, you just want to cuddle them. Don't. And do not ...

Question: Our kids are now 8 and 6, and we want to get them some kind of pet so that they will learn a bit of responsibility. Our landlord will not allow dogs or cats but said we could get any pet ...

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