{"id":1863,"date":"2018-05-23T11:47:29","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T11:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/blog\/?p=1863"},"modified":"2024-08-31T14:43:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T14:43:42","slug":"selecting-the-right-animal-for-your-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/uk\/selecting-the-right-animal-for-your-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Selecting The Right Animal For Your Family – The Dos And Don’ts Of Choosing The Right Pet For You"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\nAre you looking to get a pet for you or your family?\r\n\r\nAll families have different needs, and while one animal may be a perfect fit for one, it may not be compatible with yours.\r\n\r\nThere are a lot of different considerations that you need to take into account before committing to a pet. One wrong decision can make your life harder—and that of the animal’s. Pets are a long-term responsibility. So, it is always a good idea to do research instead of impulsively getting an animal just because it looks cute.\r\n\r\nIn the next few blog posts, we consider the dos and don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ts of choosing the right pet, so you can look forward to a lifetime of pet parent fun and happiness.\r\n

Important Considerations: Questions You Should Ask Yourself<\/h1>\r\nThere are a few things that you should keep in mind when looking for the right addition to join your family:\r\n

\u00e2\u2014\u008f      Do you already have any pets?<\/h2>\r\nIf you already have non-human members in your family, the first thing you should consider when looking to add another pet is to evaluate whether or not your current pet will be able to adjust to the presence of the new one.\r\n\r\nWhile some animals need a few months to be slowly introduced, others don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t ever get along well. This is especially true when one animal has strong hunting instincts, and the other one is prey.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n

\u00e2\u2014\u008f      What are you looking for in a pet?<\/h2>\r\nYou should look at your needs and expectations from the animal. Do you want something that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s low-maintenance like a fish, or do you want an actual companion you can hang out with?\r\n\r\nThis varies from person to person, so be honest with yourself.\r\n

\u00e2\u2014\u008f      Do local laws or your housing arrangement limit your choice of pet?<\/h2>\r\nLook into your housing arrangement and the locale to decide which pets you can have.  Some laws prevent people from getting exotic animals, while some housing arrangements are specific as to the pets a resident is allowed to have.\r\n

\u00e2\u2014\u008f      Are you able to provide the amount of attention your pet will need?<\/h2>\r\nDifferent pets need different amounts of attention. While some may need little or no attention, others need extensive training and care. You need to figure out the amount of time you can make available for your pet.\r\n

\u00e2\u2014\u008f      Can you afford the costs of caring for your pet?<\/h2>\r\nPets come with a lot of additional expense which include medical, food, equipment like a water filter, aquarium, treats, cage, etc. so, you should look at the associated costs and figure out what suits your budget.\r\n

\u00e2\u2014\u008f      How long will you be away from your pet?<\/h2>\r\nAre you at home all the time, or do you spend most of the time outside? While some pets are low maintenance and do good alone, others need a companion and the owner\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s attention.\r\n

\u00e2\u2014\u008f      Who will care for your pet in your absence?<\/h2>\r\nDo you spend a lot of time out of town? If you do, then you need to figure out who will take care of your pet while you are away. In this case, you shouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t consider pets that need a lot of attention and taking care of. You should also figure this in when doing your budget, as kenneling for example, can be costly.\r\n

\u00e2\u2014\u008f      What future changes might occur in your living situation that would affect your ability to keep your pet in years to come?<\/h2>\r\nYou need to look at what your life might look like in the next five years. Do you see yourself moving abroad or across the country? Some changes in your living situation can adversely affect your ability to keep your pet.\r\n

\u00e2\u2014\u008f      Do your family members have any allergies?<\/h2>\r\nGetting an allergy test done on all the members of your family can help you figure out whether there could be any potential allergic reactions (more cost!). There can be few things worse than falling in love with a new fur baby and then having to give it up for adoption if a family member turns out to be allergic.\r\n

\u00e2\u2014\u008f        Pedigree v Take Me!<\/h2>\r\nWhile getting a show-quality animal may be cool, do consider adopting as well. You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be able to provide a sweet and innocent animal with a great and loving home. Also remember in many cases \u00e2\u20ac\u0153mutts\u00e2\u20ac\u009d can be much smarter than their pedigree buddies. No offence to \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcBest in Show\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 :))\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n

\u00e2\u2014\u008f      One or two? Some animals are much happier in pairs<\/h2>\r\nSome animals don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t do too well in isolation and are happier in pairs—usually, male-female pairs do much better than male-male pairs. Having two animals is better if you spend most of your time outside, or if you are away for long periods of the day. Remember \u00e2\u20ac\u0153twos company\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n

\u00e2\u2014\u008f      OOOPS PUUUUPS!<\/h2>\r\nA cautionary note<\/strong>, if you do choose to have a male and a female (or indeed just a female, the neighbor\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s males are always sniffing) remember nature takes its course! Even the most vigilant animal parents have had a OMG moment. So be prepared to be extra vigilant. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not, be prepared to revisit your budget for either the incremental cost (not to mention time) of additional family members, neutering costs, finding new homes or indeed all of the above! OOUCH!!\r\n\r\nRead on for more information as to which pet might be the best fit for your family<\/a>.\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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