A veterinary surgeon has encouraged more families ... "Well, it depends on the personality of your kids and the needs of the pet. But here are five reasons why kids with pets are just a little ...

I used to not know, but I do now. And so does 7-year-old Gabriela. We gave a group of animal-loving kids the chance to ask ourPEOPLE Pet Vet Dr. Evan Antin any pet question they could think up ...