Pets can dissipate your daily stresses and give you joy no doubt;if chosen carefully and wisely. Times have changed and pets have evolved. you can make use of the following tips to find joy through the right pet.
1. No impulse shopping.
You should get your pet out of your own interest and not just on a whim. Buying a pet solely because it looked cute and cuddly isn't wise. A pet is an addition to your family structure and getting one should be after proper thought.
2.Compare your pet and your lifestyle.
Choose a pet that suits your temperament and lifestyle. For example, dogs need much more attention if they have to remain healthy and happy than cats do. Some pets like ferrets are mostly active only during the day. See if your pet's traits match with that of your yours. Living space also matters when the activity level of the pet is concerned.
3.Compatibility with people concerned.
When you get a pet see to it that you your family members or roommates or anyone concerned are okay with it. You cannot expect to live among them with the pet if they are not okay with it.
4. Lifespan of the pet.
Decide on how long,on an average you want the pet to live. Average cats and dogs live about 12-14 years ,small parrots live 8-15 years and larger ones up to 45 years,mice live only up to 2 years. fishes and tortoise can live on really long.
5.Expenses
Decide on your budget for the pet. you should also be prepared to meet the additional expenses for food and treatment if necessary.
6.what pet ?
Dogs Most are intelligent, loyal, happy and obedient. They bond closely with their owner (s). But they do require a lot of your time if they are to remain healthy and happy.
Cats are more independent than dogs and may thrive better if they must endure long periods of the day alone.
Guinea pigs are gentle affectionate pets. They can live in small quarters. They are economical to feed and, when well maintained, have little odor and produce very little dander. Unfortunately they only live for 5-8 years. They almost never bite. They do not make good pets for children.
Rabbits are often sold as pets. They are adorable when they are babies. But as they mature their needs increase and they may become aggressive.
Rats, Mice, Gerbils and Hamsters all make good pets if they are handled from the time they open their eyes. Rats live 4-6 years; mice 2-3 years. They are economical to buy and maintain and can be quite affectionate. They do have a rather strong odor –especially if their cages are not cleaned frequently enough. The most odiferous of this group are hamsters; the least are gerbils.
Turtles, Tortoises , Lizards And Snakes are all basically “observational” pets. That is, you can watch them, handle them and pet them but they do not generally return affection. The most affectionate of the group are tortoises. All have very long lives, which can pose a problem as our life situations change. If you choose to have one, pick a common, native variety. The ones sold at pet shops are usually exotic species from far-off places and the pet trade has driven many of them to near extinction.
Parrots and Cockatoos, Parakeets and Cockatiels are the most affectionate of all birds that are commonly kept as pets. They usually bond to only one member of the family – which can be a problem. Generally, the larger the bird species, the longer they live. They can be quite noisy and cockatoos in particular produce large amounts of dust .
Exotic pets such as Monkeys, Sugar gliders, Opossums and Hedgehogs really do not make good pets for average people. There are occasional people and families who swear by them as pets and I treat these animals frequently.But most of us would find them messy and demanding with needs that are rarely met in captivity. Although some become very tame most are rarely affectionate.
Fish are ideal if your living space is very limited. they can relax and calm you when you watch them but they might not be able to reciprocate your love in the same way.
Farm Animals can be a good choice in pets. They are affectionate and can be useful.
All the best!
