10 World of Pets

World Book's Learning Ladders World of Pets

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Choosing a pet Pets are animals that keep us company. Pets can be playful and loyal friends. But taking care of a pet is a big job. Pets depend on us to feed them and keep them clean. They also depend on us to take care of their health. The pets shown in the big picture are gerbils. Read on to see which pet is right for you! An animal doctor called a veterinarian checks a pet to make sure it is healthy. If a pet gets hurt or sick, it should be taken to a vet. Pets should always have fresh water to drink.

Pets need proper food to stay healthy. Bedding helps keep a pet clean and dry. The bedding must be changed when it gets dirty. Many types of pets are happier and healthier when they can exercise. A small animal should be kept in a cage that is big enough for it to move around a lot. It's a fact! Some of the United States presidents had unusual pets! President Calvin Coolidge kept a pet raccoon named Rebecca.

Dog Dogs were the first animals tamed by people. Thousands of years ago, people used them as watchdogs. Over time, people trained dogs to help hunt wild animals and to herd sheep and cattle. Today, many people keep dogs as pets. Dogs are loyal and friendly companions. But they need lots of love and attention. The big picture shows a German shepherd dog. There are many different breeds, or kinds, of dogs. The smallest breed of dog is the chihuahua. The Great Dane is one of the largest of all dogs. A wet nose is often the sign of a healthy dog.

A dog can hear sounds too high for human ears to hear. A dog pants to cool off. Your dog should wear a collar with tags. This will help you find your pet if it gets lost. Long-haired dogs need grooming often. Brushing gets fleas and ticks out of a dog's fur. A dog wags its tail when it is happy or excited. It's a fact! Scientists believe that all of the dogs we know today are related to wolves—even though some dogs no longer look anything like wolves!