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Article #145: Choosing a Pet

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Pets have been kept by people of all ages For young children a dog or a cat is out
around the world for thousands of years. of the question because they are too
The most common being dogs, cats, fish young for that type of responsibility,
and birds along with other exotic and instead consider a fish tank or even a
unusual pets such as mice, lizards, small bird such as a budgie.
snakes, crabs and even monkeys. You can 3) Where do you live? If you live in a
expect your pet to be happy and playful small apartment a cat or a dog is
and you can teach them to do tricks and unsuitable, instead consider a bird or
obey commands. fish. The main point I make is choose so
If you have children it can teach them that you can live comfortably in the
responsibility in feeding it on a regular space you live in, otherwise it can be
basis, making sure it is getting enough stressful on you and more importantly
exercise, give it a decent place to live you're pet.
in and check that it is happy and 4) Will there be someone at home to look
healthy. Pets can also be useful, for after it? For some animals such as dogs
example you can train dogs to hunt, require a great deal of attention and
guard, herd cattle and sheep and even like people to be around, on the other
guide blind people. A good male cat can hand fish only need to be fed a few times
get rid of mice and rats and birds can a week and can be left alone for a few
fill the air with their pleasant days and not need to be fed.
whistles. Before you decide or even buy your new
Before you decide to purchase a pet you pet learn as much as you can about all
have to realise that along with the fun kinds of pets by reading books, talking
and enjoyment also comes a serious to your local veterinarian or pet shop
responsibility. You have to ask yourself and reading websites such as this one.
if you and other family members if they Find out if your pet needs outdoor
are prepared to commit themselves to exercise and if so how often. If you have
caring for a pet. If you are unsure what children find out if it is friendly and
pet is right for you and your family ask playful with the presence children or if
yourself these questions: it easily becomes angry and aggressive.
1) Do you have enough money to look after Most importantly find out as much as you
your pet? Apart from food you must can before buying. Follow these
account for accessories, kennel costs, guidelines and you will be certain that
veterinarian costs including you and your family will get the most fun
vaccinations, operations, antibiotics and enjoyment in all aspects of your
etc. pet's life.
2) Which family member is wants the pet?






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