17 Things you need to know before Adopting/choosing Pets
Pets are companion animals
that are kept in one’s person company for entertainment, for recreational purpose,
or for prey of other animals or for protection your animals.Most common companion animals that are kept in homes now a days are small animals
like cats, ferrets, dogs or it may be birds, i.e: parrots, sparrows, Budgerigars
,macaws etc.
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| cats are ideal pets for home |
Here we will discuss 17 important points to be ponder before choosing a pets animals.
- Adult size:
- Sociability;
- Sociability;
do
you want a animal as a friend that enjoy human interaction and can be held, or a pet that is a
happier without regular handling
- Feeding requirements:
commercially prepared food are available for several household pet species but other will
require a variety of fresh foods prepared daily or even mice or insects species as a staple in their diets.
- Housing:
consider
what size and type of housing is necessary also think about what special equipment’s
may be needed (e.g. ultra violet lights).
- Your long term plans:
if your life circumstances change school moves marriage children will you be at
care for your partner companion animal.
- Expense:
keep in
mind the housing supply food and veterinary care and other expenses are often
far greater than the cost of the pet's itself carefully consider what you can
afford when choosing a pet.
- Compatibility with
children:
some companion animals are well suited to live with small children i.e; Fish, beagle dogs, or birds like budgerigars.
- Single vs. multiple pets:
some pets are happiest as single one (territorial or will fight) but other will
be much more convenient with companion of same species. If pairs or group be
kept though same sex pairs are preferred to prevent reproduction, for yet other
pair’s females will get along while males should be kept singly.
- Compatibility with
other pets:
will a new comer gets along the other pets in home or be stressed
out by other animals in close proximity to them?
- Veterinary care:
it is a good idea to have a qualified veterinary doctor lined up to care your pet veterinary care, for some of
more unusual ones it may be difficult to find one willing to see them, so see
if you have access to vet care before
choosing a pet
- Longevity:
some Animals live a very long time and are essentially a life-long commitment (and some
may have easily outlive you)
- Activity levels:
some other companion animals are very active and require lot of exercise, other will be quieter
(and some are so inactive they might be considered boring).
- Destructive
tendencies:
some pets are made of chew, dog and scratch and require significant
training and pet proofing.
- Availability of pets sitters:
do you have someone who will look after your pet if you go away
from home.Some of more unique pets may have be a challenge when it
comes to finding pet sitters
- Health concerns:
some animals carry disease that can be transmitted to humans. This is a very
important consideration if there are house hold embers with vulnerable immune
system like young children, elderly people or immune comprised people.
- Potential danger from
pets:
some pets can be aggressive dangerous or toxic, really think twice about
this one: why would you want a pet from this category???
- What is your
motivation?
If you are thinking about an exotic pet for the ‘cool’ factor. Please
consider choosing an exotic animal consider whether it is truly going to meet
your expectations and fit into your long term plans. Your choice of exotic companion animal must also be based on your ability (in time and mandatory) To provide adequate housing
space care and attention.
- are the pets Legal?
First and foremost, find out which kinds of Animals or birds are illegal in your area, don’t
ignore the laws because you might get away from it; legal problems and
heartaches are possible result.
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