{
 "source": "https://peabody.kids/flashcards/fun-pet-care",
 "id": "fun-pet-care",
 "title": "Caring for Pets",
 "category": "trivia-fun",
 "subject": "Pets",
 "levels": [
  "k-2",
  "3-5",
  "6-8"
 ],
 "description": "How to take good care of common family pets.",
 "tags": [
  "pets",
  "care",
  "responsibility"
 ],
 "frontLabel": "Question",
 "backLabel": "Answer",
 "cards": [
  [
   "What do all pets need every day?",
   "Fresh water, food, shelter and love"
  ],
  [
   "How often should a dog be walked?",
   "At least once or twice a day"
  ],
  [
   "Who takes dogs to the vet?",
   "The pet's owner, with a grown-up's help"
  ],
  [
   "What is a vet?",
   "A doctor for animals"
  ],
  [
   "What are vaccines?",
   "Shots that protect pets from diseases"
  ],
  [
   "What is a microchip?",
   "A tiny chip under the skin that helps find a lost pet"
  ],
  [
   "What is a collar tag for?",
   "Shows the pet's name and your phone number"
  ],
  [
   "Should dogs eat chocolate?",
   "No, chocolate is bad for dogs"
  ],
  [
   "Should cats eat onions?",
   "No, onions can make cats and dogs sick"
  ],
  [
   "What do cats use a litter box for?",
   "Going to the bathroom"
  ],
  [
   "How often should you change a cat's water?",
   "Every day"
  ],
  [
   "What do hamsters like to do on a wheel?",
   "Run"
  ],
  [
   "When are hamsters most active?",
   "At night"
  ],
  [
   "What do rabbits eat the most?",
   "Hay"
  ],
  [
   "What do guinea pigs need in their food?",
   "Vitamin C"
  ],
  [
   "Can guinea pigs live alone?",
   "They are happier with a companion"
  ],
  [
   "What do pet fish need?",
   "Clean water, food and the right tank temperature"
  ],
  [
   "How much should you feed a fish?",
   "A small pinch only; too much makes the water dirty"
  ],
  [
   "What do pet birds need?",
   "A roomy cage, toys, seed or pellets and fresh water"
  ],
  [
   "What does a bearded dragon eat?",
   "Insects and vegetables"
  ],
  [
   "What do turtles need in a tank?",
   "Water, a dry basking spot and a heat lamp"
  ],
  [
   "What is a pet's habitat?",
   "The home you set up for it"
  ],
  [
   "What should you do before petting a dog you don't know?",
   "Ask the owner first"
  ],
  [
   "Where do you let a dog sniff you?",
   "Let it sniff the back of your hand first"
  ],
  [
   "What does a wagging tail mean?",
   "Usually happy, but not always"
  ],
  [
   "What does a cat's purr mean?",
   "Usually content, sometimes it is calming itself"
  ],
  [
   "What does a cat's slow blink mean?",
   "A relaxed, friendly sign"
  ],
  [
   "Why do dogs pant?",
   "To cool down"
  ],
  [
   "Why must pets not be left in a hot car?",
   "It heats up fast and can be deadly"
  ],
  [
   "Why brush a pet's fur?",
   "Keeps the coat clean and healthy"
  ],
  [
   "Why trim a pet's nails?",
   "So they don't get too long or hurt"
  ],
  [
   "Why do dogs need training?",
   "So they behave and stay safe"
  ],
  [
   "What is a treat for?",
   "A small reward for good behavior"
  ],
  [
   "What is a leash for?",
   "Keeps your dog safe on walks"
  ],
  [
   "What is a crate?",
   "A safe den-like space for a dog or cat"
  ],
  [
   "What is adoption?",
   "Taking in a pet from a shelter"
  ],
  [
   "What is an animal shelter?",
   "A place that cares for homeless animals"
  ],
  [
   "What does spaying or neutering do?",
   "Prevents a pet from having babies"
  ],
  [
   "What does it mean for a pet to be house-trained?",
   "It knows where to go to the bathroom"
  ],
  [
   "How long do dogs usually live?",
   "About 10 to 15 years, depending on the breed"
  ],
  [
   "How long do indoor cats live?",
   "Often 12 to 18 years or more"
  ],
  [
   "How long do hamsters live?",
   "About two to three years"
  ],
  [
   "How long do parakeets live?",
   "About 5 to 10 years"
  ],
  [
   "What should you do after touching a pet?",
   "Wash your hands"
  ],
  [
   "What should you do if a pet is sick?",
   "Tell a grown-up so a vet can help"
  ],
  [
   "What do puppies chew on?",
   "Toys made for chewing"
  ],
  [
   "Why do dogs need exercise?",
   "To stay healthy and happy"
  ],
  [
   "Why do cats scratch?",
   "To stretch and keep claws healthy"
  ],
  [
   "What is a scratching post for?",
   "Gives a cat a place to scratch"
  ],
  [
   "What do ferrets love?",
   "Playing and tunnels"
  ],
  [
   "What is pet insurance?",
   "Pays part of vet bills"
  ],
  [
   "What does responsible pet ownership mean?",
   "Giving a pet care for its whole life"
  ]
 ]
}