WaleedIf you are thinking about getting a pet, then you need to carefully consider your options. There are many different animals that you can buy and raise. Some are easier to look after than others.
Choosing a pet can be very difficult, especially if you are an animal lover. Every animal seems like a good pet to somebody who loves animals.
In order to make sure that you choose the pet that’s right for you, you need to think about your lifestyle, situation, and disposable income.
This post will cover everything that you need to think about when you’re searching for a pet.
Animal Pedigree
Before moving on to the things that you need to personally consider when you are searching for a pet, it’s first important to cover your prospective pet’s pedigree. You should only buy an animal that has been raised by family breeders, with a lot of experience in breeding and raising animals. The reason that it’s so important to only ever work with family-run breeders is that it’s easy to track them down if your pet turns out to have any health problems, and also because they are more likely to care about their reputation. Because they care about their reputation, they are less likely to employ unscrupulous breeding tactics. Make sure that any pet you buy is purebred because non-purebred animals tend to have a lot more health problems.
Regular Earnings
Before you buy a pet, you need to consider how much disposable income you have, and how much you earn each month. Some pets are a lot more expensive than others. Cats, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, and guinea pigs are all very low-maintenance and affordable pets. Dogs on the other hand can be very expensive. A simple trip to the vet can cost hundreds. It’s also worth noting that dog food is also very expensive. If you don’t earn a lot of money then buying a dog might not be a good idea, and if you are going to get one, then you might want to get a small one, like a French Bulldog.
Available Time
How much time are you going to be able to dedicate to your pet? As mentioned in the previous section, cats, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, and guinea pigs are all low-maintenance and won’t take up a lot of your time. Dogs on the other hand can be very time-consuming. You will have to walk your dog at least once a day. If you have a large dog, then you may have to walk it two or three times a day. If you don’t have a lot of spare time then buying a big dog isn’t a sensible idea.
Size of House
Your house’s size is another factor to consider when you are thinking about buying a pet. If you live in a small flat or apartment, then a cat or a small dog can work. If you have a very large house with a sizable garden then you can go ahead and get a big dog. You should never attempt to raise a big dog in a small house or flat though since this can negatively affect their quality of life and their mental health. Big dogs need a lot of room to move around. Rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, and guinea pigs are all caged, and therefore, don’t need much room.
Housemates
If you live with other people then you need to think about them, too. It isn’t fair to impose animals on people who aren’t a fan of them, especially if they are a housemate and aren’t related to you. You may be able to come to an agreement with your family members (i.e., your pet stays out of their way and doesn’t go into certain rooms), but when you live with other people who aren’t related to you, just the presence of a pet can make their lives very difficult. Make sure to sit down and discuss buying a pet with them before you go out and get one.
Level of Experience
Lastly, think about your level of experience with animals. Some dogs, for example, are very high-maintenance and aren’t easy to handle and manage. If you intend on buying a very large dog that’s a lot of work to look after, then you need to make sure that you have a little bit of experience or have taken a course in looking after big dogs. You also need to make sure that you know how to train your dog. With that said, you can take them to a professional training class, where an experienced dog trainer will supervise you and assist you in training them properly.
If you want a pet, then there are a lot of different things that you need to think about. If you don’t consider the things listed here and rush out to buy a pet, then you could come to regret your decision and may have to get rid of them in the future.
