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    How to choose the right pet according to your lifestyle?

    How to choose the right pet according to your lifestyle?

    By Sagar
    Dec 05, 2019
    05:10 pm

    What's the story

    So, you have finally decided to bring home a furry friend. Well, kudos for the idea!

    But wait a minute, is it the right time for you to adopt? More importantly, do you have the resources it takes to pet an animal?

    There are many lifestyle factors that could affect your ability to pet.

    Hence, before taking the plunge, consider these five things.

    #1

    How active are you?

    It is imperative that your energy levels match up with your pet's.

    If you happen to be a couch potato, getting a cat might be the right decision, as they can pretty much entertain themselves.

    However, if you like to go out running with your pet from time to time, adopting a highly-active dog breed would be the right choice for you.

    #2

    How much time are you ready to devote?

    Different kinds of pets demand different amounts of time from their human parents.

    While dogs require extra attention and need to be taken out and kept active, cats, on the other hand, are instinctively loners and tend to stay mostly aloof.

    So, if you are too busy with work commitments, the latter might prove to be a more sensible choice for you.

    #3

    Can you afford it?

    Getting a pet is just the beginning of a long list of expenses.

    The potential pet parent should note that every sort of pet comes with the need for pet food, toys, and frequent vet visits.

    So, think of getting a pet, only if your budget allows you to.

    Further, get a healthy and low-maintenance pet breed, if you wish to minimize the costs.

    #4

    Consider your family needs

    It is obviously quite important to take into consideration the needs and situation of your family, before you add a new member to it.

    If anyone in your family is allergic to pets, it's better to decide against adopting one.

    Further, if have kids at home, getting a highly-energetic dog that requires time and supervision might not be a great idea.

    #5

    How often do you travel?

    If you travel frequently, it doesn't necessarily rule out your ability to have a pet, but you'd have to think rather thoroughly about adoption.

    Dogs, for one, always need someone to take care of them. So, you may have to take them along, or consider arranging a pet-sitter in your absence.

    Cats, however, can easily be left alone for a day or two.

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