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Often in many families the question arises of what kind of animal to get for a child. You need to approach it very carefully due to the high responsibility towards the new member of your family and towards the child as well. The baby will be responsible for his pet, learn to take care of him, and will not feel lonely. Many years of research by psychologists boil down to the need for pets for the development of a child.
Children and pets
A lot of information in medicine, psychology, and valeology can be collected about the benefits of keeping animals in families with small children. However a common question It becomes a question of what kind of animal to get for the baby and how comfortable it will be for the new pet to adapt to a home environment that suits the person.
Definitely, a pet will bring new rules into the life of a family, sometimes requiring increased care, which is commensurate with the care of a child. Therefore, parents need to adequately assess their capabilities. After all, no one really wants the animal to suffer, experiencing discomfort and ignoring its own needs. An equally important point is the availability of free space in the apartment. A large animal will need to be provided with a place to sleep and spend time. And it shouldn't be a children's bedroom or kitchen.
The baby will become attached to the pet, become involved in caring for it, walking it, and feeding it. Therefore, the life expectancy of the animal will also be important. When keeping small rodents, for example, hamsters or rats, you should take into account that they do not live long - the average life expectancy of such a rodent is 2-4 years. best case scenario. The death of a pet will be a serious shock to small child. When getting a large dog, you need to take into account its needs for long walks, training and feeding habits.
A pet will become a friend for a child if the baby is responsible for part of the care of the animal. Therefore, to all of the above we add the age of the child. The most popular animal that people bring into their homes is the cat. One Chinese philosopher Confucius said: “A cat entered a man’s house and remained there as its owner, but a dog will always live under its owner’s house.” Of course, in today's interpretation the situation is somewhat different. People bring large dogs into their apartments in high-rise buildings, which they have to endure living conditions, not intended for their content. 
Owning an animal that is too small for a child who is not yet three years old is dangerous, as the child can injure the pet, causing it damage that is incompatible with life. This applies to birds, which are often kept outside of cages, rodents, very small dogs of decorative breeds, and kittens. Small child will not be able to resist the desire to touch the pet. Often kids are so happy about kittens that they grab them by the fragile necks and strangle them. A serious psychotraumatic situation arises.
An animal that is too large can harm a baby in the same way, without calculating its strength in joint games.
Today it is fashionable to keep ferrets, chinchillas, exotic insects, snakes, chameleons, reptiles and amphibians at home. Some of them come to our home from the wild, retaining instincts that help them survive in a very harsh environment. Such animals are accustomed to defending themselves at the slightest hint of an attack on their life. They are mainly nocturnal, often making characteristic sounds. Before you choose such a pet, you should thoroughly prepare for all the possible nuances of keeping it.
Features of keeping pets
Some specifics in the care and maintenance of various animals should determine what kind of pet to get for a child. Children are also very different.
It is advisable to consult with your child about who he wants to have. First, you should have a conversation about what responsibility the family that takes the animal into the house will bear, who will clean up after it, feed it, walk it, and train it. The child should know that the pet will require increased attention and additional financial expenses, that sometimes he may need medical care, and this is an additional responsibility. He must understand that the animal will not be his personal toy, which he can get rid of after he has had enough of playing.
When choosing rodents, you should take into account the nuances of their content, namely:
- smell;
- necessity daily cleaning cells;
- temperature conditions (chinchillas can die from the heat);
- features of the diet;
- frequent bathing (rats love to swim).
In terms of nutrition, rodents are quite unpretentious. Many of them love to bathe, however, this does not mean that they will stop exuding their natural odors. Recently, the ferret has gained popularity as a pet. Paying tribute to fashion, few people think about the fact that keeping such an animal in a residential area is not easy. Living in an apartment, the ferret's immunity weakens and its hormonal background, which leads to illness.
Parents are often faced with the question of what kind of animal they can get for a child with allergies. And it is quite appropriate. When taking into the home a pet that will involuntarily provoke asthmatic attacks or skin irritations in the baby, parents will be faced with a difficult choice - either the health of the child or an exotic animal. Sooner or later the question will arise of transferring such a beast to new family, which will injure both the animal and the child who is used to it. Therefore, it is better to consult with specialists about which animal to give to a child with allergies.
Snails, Madagascar cockroaches, newts, Sphynx cats, short-haired dogs, and spiders usually do not cause adverse reactions. If your baby asks to get an exotic animal, for example, a tarantula or tarantula, don’t panic. Many adults are skeptical about these types of animals in their apartment, and this is in vain. Today in any supermarket you can buy a fairly safe terrarium in which the animal will feel comfortable without creating a threat to others. Of course, such animals can be adopted by an already grown child. 
Which animal is better to have for a child?
All animals have the ability to broaden their horizons, having a beneficial effect on the human brain centers. This is important to consider for those parents who have children with speech problems and more. For example, birds will help the baby overcome diction defects; parents will note that their child’s attention and memory are improving. Cats are able to endow a person with grace, sophistication, and increase alertness and sharpness of visual functions. A dog will teach you to love, trust others, not be afraid to move quickly, and be agile. While walking the dog, the child will feel a genuine sense of responsibility for his faithful friend. The following dog breeds are simply ideal for children: 
- Labrador Retriever;
- Scottish Sheepdog (collie);
- boxer;
- Yorkshire Terrier;
- husky;
- pug;
- Spitz;
- Dalmatian;
- Saint Bernard;
- bulldog;
- chihuahua;
- chow-chow;
- German Shepherd;
- kurtshaar;
- pointer.
Some families do a very noble thing by adopting an animal into their home from a shelter rather than purchasing from an elite club. Such an animal will be incredibly happy to be in loving family, giving love and showing daily gratitude to their new owners. Also, such an act of parents will have a beneficial effect on the child’s worldview.
Decorative rabbits have proven themselves to be excellent. They easily take root at home, are quite unpretentious in food, and can even reproduce. The rabbit loves to play with humans. However, this is a rather fragile animal, so children who are too young should not have one.
An aquarium with fish will bring special exoticism and additional comfort to your home. By the way, in modern pet markets it is already possible to buy an aquarium without fish for allergy sufferers and asthmatics. Fish food can cause serious choking attacks, so this exotic food is not suitable for everyone.
Which animal should I buy for my child, taking into account his age?
The age of the baby plays a primary role when choosing a pet. If the baby was born in a family where there is already a pet, then the new family member (child) should be taught the rules of life in such an environment. Some pets have the ability to be jealous of their owners towards new family members, guests, and random passers-by. Dogs usually behave this way. Therefore, it is very important that friendly contact be established between the dog and the baby. Sometimes this cannot be achieved. 
It is generally accepted to start pet in families with children who have already reached at least three years old. After three years, the baby can gradually become involved in caring for the animal, although the main care still falls on the shoulders of the parents. At this age, a pet can help improve the quality of the baby’s development, and this is also important. After all, parents are always pleased when their child develops progressively from such an early age.
Age 3-5 years. At this age, most of the care for the pet is entrusted to the parents. Aquarium fish, parrots, canaries, rabbits, and cats are ideal for this age.
You should definitely consult with your child before purchasing a pet. It is advisable to tell your child in detail about the details of keeping, behavior, and taming a particular pet. Children at this age are very spontaneous; they are often unprepared for proper communication with an animal. Often, kittens can be pulled by their tails, and fish can be caught with their hands in an aquarium. Parents are obliged to prevent such situations by having a preliminary conversation.
Age 5-9 years. During these years, parents can already entrust most of the animal care to their grown-up child. As before, all details of care must be carried out under the close supervision of adults. For example, brushing the dog or feeding the fish. Dogs, cats, hamsters adapt well with such children, Guinea pigs, chinchillas.
Age from 10 years. Children at this age are already quite independent; if their parents work, they are able to take care of themselves when returning from school. Confidently attend sports training and extracurricular activities. Of course, such a child can be entrusted with caring for a large dog. In principle, at this age, a child already has the right to choose which pet is best to have.
Choosing an animal depending on the child’s temperament
The temperament of every living creature has a very important impact on those around them. People with the wrong type of temperament do not always get along easily. Animals are no exception. Therefore, when deciding which pet to get for your child, you should rely on your baby’s temperament.
Children with a predominant choleric temperament will be happy in the company of a dog. If the child is still small, you should not get a dog that is too large.
Cholerics, and even for adults, dachshunds, spaniels, spitz dogs, and poodles are ideal. The child will be able to walk such a small dog independently, easily handling the leash. Due to its low body weight, a small dog will not drag its young owner anywhere, unlike pets of large breeds.
Phlegmatic children Rodents, birds and cats will be welcome. The child will enthusiastically watch them and feed them as needed. If you decide to get a dog for a phlegmatic person, you can recommend a pug or chihuahua, retriever or collie. Dogs of these breeds are not vindictive, they love to play, completely surrendering to the person.
For melancholic people Aquarium fish, exotic insects, reptiles, cats, dogs are ideal. The melancholic type of temperament determines the weaknesses of the nervous system. A pet for a melancholic person should become a real life partner, be playful, perky, and active. Dogs can provide this. Even while walking the dog, a melancholic child will begin to feel more confident in society.
Sanguines Any pet will be welcome. Thanks to the mobility of their temperament, they get along with any animal. These could be rats, hamsters, birds, cats and dogs.
Each family decides for itself which pet is best for a child. It is advisable to take into account the specifics of your baby, especially health problems. The child must understand that he will have to take responsibility for someone else’s life very seriously. If the pet gets sick, the baby should also take part in its healing.
Some animals, such as dogs, require a lot of attention every day throughout their lives. These are essentially the same children. Therefore, when getting a dog, you need to rely, first of all, on your strength, which should be enough to care for your child and pet. 
If the parents work and the child visits kindergarten or already school, you need to remember that walking the dog should be done by the hour. An animal locked in an apartment for a long time every day needs long walks, attention, and training.
Before buying a pet, it is recommended to give your child appropriate tasks to care for his room. It’s good when a child, expecting a new family member, rushes to help his grandmother with shopping at the store and preparing food for the whole family. This will have a very beneficial effect on the baby’s development and will guarantee conscientious care for the pet in the future. If children break their promises and do not listen to adults, it makes sense to postpone buying an animal.
A pet will develop in a child a wide range of important qualities, skills and mental reactions that will be indispensable in life. adult life. These are responsibility, attention, memory, patience, hard work, caring for others, trust, the ability to have fun, communication. Children who grew up in families with pets easily adapt to society, know how to make friends, love, quickly establish contacts, develop well, often ahead of their peers.
Have you finally decided to join the ranks of happy pet owners? Congratulations! You will have to make the most difficult decisions - what name to give the cheerful furball, or what color food bowl to buy, and the “simplest” one - what type of pet to get.
– with wool or feathers? Let's try to figure it out. Without further ado or sentimentality, we present you with a list of pros and cons life together with certain, and sometimes quite specific, pets.
Let's decide which animal is better to have in an apartment?
Dog
Yes! We don't call them our best friends for nothing. Loyal and loving, dogs are pack animals that are happy just to be part of your family.
No! If there are small children in the house, the puppy cannot be yours best choice. Instead, try getting a medium-sized dog between the ages of five months and older.
Keep it up! If, after much painful consideration, you have found a breed that suits your lifestyle, you are on the right track! Don't forget to make a schedule of who and when in the family will walk, play, feed and care for your four-legged friend.
You can read more information about keeping four-legged pets in the article about. Where can you find your faithful and devoted furry friend? - you ask. You can take pity and adopt some mongrel from the street who will fall into your heart. Or you can visit a local animal shelter and choose a tailed pet there, maybe even a purebred one. If you are ready to part with a tidy sum of money, then pay attention to purebred dog kennels or, in extreme cases, pet stores/markets.
Cat
Yes! Graceful, graceful, playful, gentle and affectionate, cats are the most popular pets.
No! Cats are not like dogs and can be very independent.
Keep it up! If, after much deliberation, you decide to get a cat of the right age for your family, then you can visit a local animal shelter, cattery or pet market and choose a purr according to your taste and heart. It is advisable that your new furry friend is already spayed or neutered!
Additional information on what to do if a cat appears in the house can be found in the article “”.
Budgie
Yes! Playful, cheerful and joyful, this little charmer is the most popular pet of the bird family. He is affectionate and funny and can be easily trained to sit on your shoulder - making the budgie an ideal first bird for younger family members.
No! Birds can create a mess...a real mess. You will have to clean the cage and surrounding area daily. Also, keep in mind that not all budgies speak, even if they have the ability.
Keep it up! If you love the way birds imitate human voices and don't have the time, money or space for a larger parrot, a budgie would be a great choice for you.
You can find additional information on how to keep these birds in your home in the article “”.
Fish
Yes! Do you have allergies, limited space in your home, or just love the exotic? Despite the fact that fish are relatively cheap to maintain, there is a whole science about caring for them and organizing a healthy habitat. And what pleasure you can get from watching the life of fish!
No! If you want a pet that will follow you around, lick your face and play with you, scaly, finned friends are probably not for you.
Keep it up! Get all the necessary equipment in advance, study well the issue of keeping fish and find out what types of fish can be kept together. If you have already studied all this, then you probably know that the ordinary gold fish can live more than 10 years with proper care!
Hamster
Yes! Not very smart, hamsters are fidgety little rodents that are very popular with children and make wonderful pets for those living in cramped apartments.
No! Did you know that hamsters sleep during the day and are very active at night?
Keep it up! You are ready to get a hamster if you are a night owl and/or you will not be bothered by the process of your pet eating, endless digging, rustling and running the hamster wheel in the wee hours when you really want to sleep.
P.S. Syrian hamsters cannot stand their relatives and therefore must be kept alone. Dwarf hamsters are more sociable and can live together, so make sure you know what breed the hamsters you bring home are.
For more information, check out the article on .
Rabbit
Yes! They can be trained to use a litter box, they respond and come when called, and their favorite pastime is rummaging and chewing - they are constantly doing it. Did you know this? Sometimes sweet, sometimes sassy, a rabbit can make a great pet for a good family.
Keep it up! If, after some doubt and studying the life of domestic rabbits, you like the way they constantly chew and rummage, then you are ready to have a rabbit as a pet. Whether or not to spay your new furry animal is up to you.
It is a rare child at certain periods of his life who does not ask his parents to get a dog, a cat, buy fish or a turtle. If such requests are already being made in your family, and you decide to agree to them, then be sure to read our material. In this article we will tell you about what kind of pet to get for a child, how to choose an animal that suits the child’s character, and how to prepare the young owner for new responsibilities.
“I want a dog!” Why should parents agree?
When you are recommended to get an animal for your child, do not rush to categorically reject this idea. A pet can help develop new qualities in a child that have not yet been explored. The most important of them is responsibility. If parents do not take full responsibility for caring for the animal, but leave them to the child, then this quality will be realized quite quickly. When the young owner takes care of the pet on his own, feeds it, bathes it, cleans the cage, etc., he will feel that the health of a living creature depends on his actions.
In addition to responsibility for a pet, the child learns about other feelings:
- Empathy. From time to time, pets get sick, refuse to eat, and don’t want to play. The child, seeing this, will learn empathy, become responsive and sensitive towards others.
- Confidence. It is impossible to live with an animal without trusting it.
- Friendship. When parents cannot pay attention to their child, a pet can make up for the lack of communication. The baby will feel more confident and emotionally calm, knowing that he always has true friend- his pet.
- Accuracy. Animals, especially babies, need to be treated with care and kindness; they can easily be harmed and hurt. When the child understands this, he will become more careful in his actions.
- Patience. To teach a dog to give a paw, and a parrot to speak at least half a word, will require a lot of effort and patience. Perhaps at first it will be difficult for the child to restrain his emotions, he will be upset and worried. But after the pet’s first success and pride in himself, it will be easier for him to be patient in implementing new tasks.
There may be more of these qualities, it all depends on what kind of pet the parents decide to get for the child and what attitude they themselves show towards the new family member.
Before you get an animal, you need to know everything about it
Before deciding on an animal for a child, it is important to prepare the baby himself. The essence of such preparation is simple, you just need to explain that with a pet, not only joy, but also responsibilities will come to your home. Let the child understand that the animal cannot cope without its owner on its own, and that one should not give in to oneself. Ask him what will happen to the dog if you don’t walk it and don’t feed it? What will happen to a hamster if you don't clean its cage? What will happen to the bird if you don’t monitor the amount of food and water in the drinking bowl? Let the child speak for himself possible consequences. Let him know that you won’t leave all the responsibilities to him alone, but you won’t shift them onto yourself either. After you have chosen which pet to get for your child, it is recommended to read the relevant literature about these animals, you can watch a video on the Internet that will tell you about the features of care and education.
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How to choose a pet for a child
If you have already been given a kitten or a hamster, then you can’t get away with it, since the pet “chose” you himself. If you have to solve this issue yourself, then we advise you to show responsibility and get an animal at home for your child that will suit him in all respects. First of all, you need to take into account the age of the pet’s future owner if you are really taking the animal for a child and not for yourself.
- 3-4 years.At this ageThe baby will not be able to fully care for the animal on his own, especially if the care is specific, so the animal for the child should be unpretentious. For example, aquarium fish, turtle, parrot or canary. The owner can feed and water such pets himself, and to help him, you can set a special alarm clock to notify you every day about the need for feeding.
- 5-6 years. IN preschool age children are already quite capable of showing care, but not full care for the animal. Therefore, it is worth getting such an animal with a small child, the responsibilities of caring for which you will share with him. He won't be able to train a dog yet, but he'll probably like it play with a hamster, a rabbit or teach a parrot to sit on your hand after flying.
- 7-9 years and older. To the student primary classes it is not easy, since he is just beginning to get used to the constant responsibilities of completing homework, attending additional sections, etc., therefore, an animal can become an additional burden and burden for a child. Even if your baby is responsible and obliging, it is better to hold off with animals that require a serious approach. Fish, guinea pig, rat, hamster are among those pets that will not require increased attention from the owner. They don’t need to be taken out for walks, and you can play with them when you have free time.
- 10 years and above.At this age, a person is already able to feel responsibility, the need to fulfill his obligations, in addition, he is already accustomed to a certain rhythm of life. Cat, dog, mini piggy- animals for children aged 10 years and older.
Secondly after age, when choosing a pet for a child It is worth taking into account the character traits and temperament of the future owner. Agree, it is much more pleasant to “be friends” with those animals that suit you emotionally.
So, if your baby is hyperactive and cannot sit still, then he will probably find mutual language with a Jack Russell dog, a poodle or a nimble decorative rat. An animal for a child of a phlegmatic type of temperament should have a similar character. Phlegmatic people get along well with birds, fish and rodents. A pet for a melancholic person is a cat. These wonderful animals are able to perfectly sense the mood of their owner, who is prone to sadness, and will not demand increased attention from him when he is not ready for it. By the way, fish have a calming and relaxing effect on humans. So, melancholic people love to watch their movement and contemplate. What kind of pet should I get for a child prone to an active lifestyle? Dogs, hamsters, birds are an excellent choice for a sanguine person.
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Does your child have allergies? There is no reason to give up your pet!
If a child is allergic to animals, then do not rush to upset your child by completely refusing to have a pet. Hairless animals can be quite safe for your family. T So, you can give preference to a turtle or the now popular lizard . By the way, such animals can be quite fascinating for a child, because they are interesting to watch, they can be stroked and fed from the palm of your hand. Turtles They love water, but they also don’t refuse to “jog” on the floor. Chameleon literally fascinates with its camouflage skills, so it will be interesting for a child to play with it and show this exotic lizard to his friends. The inhabitants of the terrarium do not require special care, but they need cleanliness. The ones we have already mentioned are completely safe for allergy sufferers. fish, but such pets are not always interesting for a child, because he may want tactile contact with a pet.
If your baby really wants a cat, then in this case there is an option, since there are breeds of non-allergenic cats, for example, Burmese semi-longhair. Its fur does not contain undercoat under the main coat, and it is this that is considered the allergenic “part” of the cat. Another hypoallergenic breed - bald sphinx. This cat is quite specific in its own way. appearance, but may well become a child’s favorite pet. True, to purchase such an animal, parents will have to spend a considerable amount; its maintenance is also relatively expensive. Now you know what kind of animal you can get for a child with allergies.
If you are not sure that your child is allergic to animals, but only assume this fact, then you should definitely take an allergen test. Sometimes the most harmless objects and food can cause a reaction, while you think that the allergy is manifested in the long hair of your furry cat.
A pet is a friend for a special child
Many facts prove that communication with an animal for a child with central nervous system problems, cerebral palsy and other ailments has an extremely positive effect. Children become interested, begin to smile when they see their pets, and their concentration, memory, and even pronunciation may improve. Of course, in in this case An animal is purchased for a child for the purpose of “therapy”, and all care for it falls on the parents. If you are thinking about what kind of pet to get for a child with health problems, we recommend that you consider buying a retriever or Labrador. Dogs of these breeds are extremely sensual, sensitive, they are smart, love children very much and are not at all aggressive. Cats are not as patient as dogs, but sometimes they can develop sensitive friends. Rabbits are quite harmless and children like them. However, such an animal is not suitable for a child with coordination problems, since young rabbits often run away from their hands.
We will be glad if our article was useful to you and you were able to decide which pet is best for your child.
2 0 First of all, you need to decide what you expect from your pet. If you need a companion for walks or jogging, then your choice is an active breed of dog. Many consider a dog to be an ideal pet, a faithful companion to its owner. But a dog’s temperament and its inclinations are largely determined by its breed. Some people prefer a cheerful and active Labrador, while others prefer a tame Yorkshire Terrier. So before buying a puppy, be sure to study the information about the breed and maintenance requirements.
If you are not ready to walk the animal twice a day, actively play with it on fresh air and pay maximum attention at home, it is better to get a cat. She will be waiting for you from work and happily greet you at the door. However, cats do not require as much attention to their person as dogs. It is enough for them to receive their portion of affection and food from the owner, and most of the day she can sleep peacefully on the sofa.
A cat does not need walks; it can live quite happily without leaving the apartment at all if it is trained to use a litter box and a scratching post.
Cats also have different temperaments depending on their breed. Some are calm and phlegmatic, such as Persians and exotics. Others are more active and sociable, for example, Siberian and Maine Coons.
The cat breed must be selected taking into account its character, so that the pet does not irritate, but matches your character.
Rodents and birds.
This category of pets requires very little attention; they are completely self-sufficient. Although if you buy one parrot, you will have to communicate with it a lot, since they are flocking birds and they need active company.
Aquarium fish.
These are the calmest and most silent pets. An aquarium is more of an interior decoration and a means of relaxation than for entertainment. Nevertheless, caring for fish is quite a responsible matter. When selecting fish, you should take into account their adult size and compatibility. Otherwise, it may turn out that they will die due to the crowded conditions in the aquarium or eat each other.
Fish are also very sensitive to the purity of water and the quality of food, so leaving them to fend for themselves for a long time will not work.
In general, when choosing which pet is best to have in an apartment, you need to consider the following points:
· size of living space;
· amount of free time;
· cost of maintenance and care;
Are you compatible in temperament?
· Do you have someone to leave your pet with during your departure?
If you approach the choice of a pet thoughtfully and without haste, you will minimize possible troubles, and your life will be enriched by communication with a new four-legged (winged, tailed) friend.
Who is better to have in the apartment? A cat, a dog or a ferret, or maybe a raccoon? Each family must weigh the pros and cons before making their choice.
Any pets (dogs, cats, hamsters, etc.) bring a lot of positive emotions to their owners. Therefore, seduced by the ability of pets to bring warm feelings, many people wonder what kind of pet is best to have in an apartment. However, you need to be able to choose, since the maintenance of different animals is very different.
Cat - for the soul
When deciding which animal is best to have in an apartment, most often the decision is made in favor of cats, which seem to be created for living in such conditions. Modern cats have almost lost their hunting skills, increasingly performing decorative functions. It is not so difficult for owners to care for them, which is why cats can be found in many apartments. Cats are very clean, they easily learn to use a litter box, and if they have a scratching post, they will not “renew” furniture and carpets. But they need to be accustomed to all this from childhood.
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Like any mammal, cats need to be fed daily. And although they eat much less than large and medium-sized dogs, their food is not cheap. Therefore, if owners, thinking about what kind of pet to have in their apartment, look towards a cat, then it is useful to first estimate the cost of its maintenance and care. Although, of course, cats do not have to be fed special food - if you train them, they will not refuse both fish and meat. We should not forget that no one in the household suffers from an allergy to cat hair.
Since the breed greatly influences the character of the cat, it is better to immediately inquire about this before buying a kitten and think a hundred times about what kind of cat to have in the apartment. Most often, cats are wayward, so sometimes owners are forced to adapt to them, since they are very difficult to train. Cats are best suited for creative people with calm personalities.
Dog – for body activity
This is also the animal that most often comes to mind when family discusses what kind of animal can be kept in the apartment. The dog is best friend and protector of man. She is usually considered a family member. And from a practical point of view, this is true, since a large dog weighs about the same as a person, and can eat even more than that. The dog must be assigned its own place in the apartment, its own bowl, its own food and a fairly strict walking schedule. A real family member.
But in the process of deciding which animal to have in the apartment, you should repeatedly and carefully think about what kind of dog is better to have in the apartment, since not only caring for and feeding a dog requires sufficient material costs, but also raising them takes a lot of time, nerves and effort. The dog needs to be walked at least twice a day and, from puppyhood, taught commands that it must strictly follow. Among the numerous breeds, you should choose the one that suits you best, not by appearance, but by character and handling requirements. Dog breeds are divided into groups:
- shepherds;
- security and watchdogs;
- dachshunds;
- terriers;
- Spitz-shaped;
- greyhounds;
- cops;
- hounds;
- retrievers and spaniels;
- indoor and decorative.
In order not to torment either yourself or the animal, you need to soberly assess your capabilities for its maintenance. It is recommended to get a dog:
- lonely people;
- those in need of movement;
- young people who themselves prefer active image life.
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What about birds? Canary or parrot
Birds are very funny pets; they never get boring with them. What kind of bird to have in an apartment depends largely on the owner: if he loves singing, then there is nothing better than a canary, and parrots cannot sing, but some of them are excellent imitators.
However, the simplicity of caring for birds seems apparent - in fact, they require a lot of attention, although not the same as a dog.
Budgerigars are very common, small in size, but bright and with funny habits. Parrots are best suited for people looking for low-maintenance pets because they live in a cage. But the constant chirping of birds can irritate melancholic people.
Fishes are silent pets
Aquarium fish are quite unique pets, but they are also the type that can be kept in an apartment. They often attract collectors or serve decorative functions. Beautiful and unusual fish swimming in a well-kept aquarium are an excellent interior decoration. But caring for fish is very difficult - even just changing the water in the aquarium once a month is a troublesome task. Both exotic fish species and the aquarium itself and the equipment for it are expensive.
Rodents (guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, etc.)
If you are looking for a solution to which animal to have in your child’s apartment, then there are no better rodents that do not require special attention. They are inexpensive to maintain and cause almost no hassle. In terms of maintenance and care, they stand next to birds. But before purchasing a rodent, the whole family should clearly understand that in case of irregular care it will not begin to spread around the apartment too much. nice smell. Such animals are most often made the first foster children for children. However, they are also suitable for constantly busy adult family members.
However, it is worth remembering that these animals do not like to sit in your arms - they will not, like cats, go to sleep in your arms. They will certainly want to run away somewhere and chew on something (including furniture and wires). Therefore, such animals should always be supervised.
Exotic pet - iguana
This herbivorous reptile is kept in a special terrarium, which maintains a certain temperature and humidity. Therefore, this exotic guest, together with his house, will cost 20 thousand rubles. But an iguana can even be tamed, although it will take a lot of time and effort for it to become tame, since it will have to be picked up and stroked often. It’s strange, but this cold-blooded creature requires a lot of warmth and attention from its owners.
You need to clean the terrarium and wash the lizard every day, and food for it is not cheap. In the summer, however, you can pick dandelions near your house, but in the winter you will have to buy them from the store every day fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs. You can let the iguana out to exercise around the apartment, but without control it will quickly tear the upholstery of the furniture with its powerful claws. Iguanas can live up to 20 years in domestic conditions and reach a length of 2.5 m.
Mini pig
Rare owners of these funny little pigs claim that they are cleaner and smarter than even dogs. In the summer they can be walked in the fresh air, but in the winter they calmly, like cats, do their business in the tray. Pigs are very easy to train, remember their name and understand a number of commands. An adult pig can reach 0.7 m at the withers and 1 meter in length.
Keeping it is reminiscent of keeping a dog. The animal eats fruits, vegetables and cereals. However, you should not overfeed them so that slender pigs can live up to 30 years. Such a miracle costs more than 30 thousand rubles in the nursery. True, these pets are vocal - they squeal loudly. In the apartment, it is uncomfortable for them to walk on the smooth floor, but during lunch, irrepressible beggars try to perch themselves on the table.
The ferret is a very active pet
Recently, the answer to the question of whether it is worth keeping a ferret in an apartment has increasingly become positive. Tamed ferrets are unusually cute and charming; their playful disposition constantly makes them move: jumping, running, crawling in secluded corners, exploring the space around them. The curiosity of ferrets makes them climb into the most unimaginable places.
This quality can bring both joy and certain problems, because the ferret has to be vigilantly monitored so that it does not get out through the window and fall down from there. After all, this predator is more focused on smell than on sight, so it simply won’t notice the height and will fall. Ferrets also love to tear up carpets and furniture. If you don’t let him out for a walk or play with him in the evening, then at night or early in the morning he will create a complete mayhem in his cage with noise, waking up everyone around him.
Raccoon – is it worth getting one?
A positive solution to the question of whether it is possible to have a raccoon in an apartment depends on its size: this animal is not for small apartments, since it cannot live in them like cats or dogs. A raccoon needs a spacious enclosure and a place to walk. You can allocate a whole room for this, in which to place the enclosure itself, remove all wires, heavy objects, vases, etc. from there. It is not always possible to tame a raccoon. During the mating period, instinct forces them to actively mark their territory, so the apartment will inevitably be filled with a specific smell. It is not so easy to teach a raccoon to go to the litter box when needed, which also does not improve the sanitary situation in the apartment.
In addition, raccoons are nocturnal animals, so it is at night that their active activity begins. Raccoons are capable of scratching and biting strongly, and they cannot be weaned from this habit - their wild nature makes itself felt. If the animal doesn’t like something, then deep scratches and abrasions on the arms and legs of the owners are guaranteed.
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