Monday, May 10, 2010
A New Pet
There are many factors that should be considered prior to just going out and buying yourself a pet. These factors should not be considered lightly.
Be prepared for a commitment that will last the animal's lifetime. Pets may live as long as 15 or 20 years and prospective pet owners should be prepared to feed, provide shelter, and healthcare for the entire period.
Are you able to afford to take care of a pet? Pet food is not cheap, and cats and dogs often can have unanticipated medical issues and high vet costs.
Do you have the time to care for a pet? Dogs and, to a lesser extent, cats need time and attention to be house-trained properly and loved. People who have jobs that involve a great deal of time should consider very carefully their pet choice. Many animals, especially puppies and kittens, do not adjust well to being by themselves. Dogs constantly left alone can develop severe behavioural problems.
If you are living in a flat or an apartment you should make enquiries as to whether your building allows pets. Know your residence's guidelines before you get yourself a pet.
Make sure you or no one else in your family or the prospective pet owner has allergies. If you are unsure as whether you or your children are allergic to cats or dogs, this can easily be done by spending a period of time at the home of a friend with a pet.
You should be able prepared to either spay or neuter your animal. There are far too many pets on the streets and in various animal rescue shelters annually. Spaying or neutering your pet will help allow unwanted animals to find themselves new homes.
Think about older pets, when considering a new animal. They are often easier to train into a home environment as in the most part they will already be housebroken.
http://www.endsleigh.co.uk/home/pet/Pages/buying-new-pet.aspx
Be prepared for a commitment that will last the animal's lifetime. Pets may live as long as 15 or 20 years and prospective pet owners should be prepared to feed, provide shelter, and healthcare for the entire period.
Are you able to afford to take care of a pet? Pet food is not cheap, and cats and dogs often can have unanticipated medical issues and high vet costs.
Do you have the time to care for a pet? Dogs and, to a lesser extent, cats need time and attention to be house-trained properly and loved. People who have jobs that involve a great deal of time should consider very carefully their pet choice. Many animals, especially puppies and kittens, do not adjust well to being by themselves. Dogs constantly left alone can develop severe behavioural problems.
If you are living in a flat or an apartment you should make enquiries as to whether your building allows pets. Know your residence's guidelines before you get yourself a pet.
Make sure you or no one else in your family or the prospective pet owner has allergies. If you are unsure as whether you or your children are allergic to cats or dogs, this can easily be done by spending a period of time at the home of a friend with a pet.
You should be able prepared to either spay or neuter your animal. There are far too many pets on the streets and in various animal rescue shelters annually. Spaying or neutering your pet will help allow unwanted animals to find themselves new homes.
Think about older pets, when considering a new animal. They are often easier to train into a home environment as in the most part they will already be housebroken.
http://www.endsleigh.co.uk/home/pet/Pages/buying-new-pet.aspx
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