Which pet is right for your family

Cat

The measure sociable animal and train in moderation. The fact that the cat can not be trained, not only can refute Kuklachev, but many of your friends. However, the education of cats does require special patience, because they do not understand punishment.

Apart from the fact that cats are admired, they have a positive effect on human health: when you pet your cat, your heart rate slows down, and the pressure is reduced. Even a broken bone heals faster than the sound murchaniya.

Cat suits your family, if:

• you like to spend time quietly at home;
• you are willing to spend on the animal is not less than 15-20 thousand rubles a year: good food, Fillers for toilets, regular vaccinations and other medication, toys, scratching posts.

The cat does not fit your family, if:

• you want an animal in your home only an interior is executed. Cats require a lot of attention: communication, weasel, games;

• you often leave the whole family and leave the cat with whom. She would miss, but in addition, if the pot is not clean, the cat may find another place in your apartment.

Shift into a cat, if you want your child to:

• I became more patient and restrained - cats can not be achieved by force arrangement;
• learned independence and care - the cat will give an example.

Dog

About the dog dreamed, probably all, at least in childhood. Devotion to these animals sung in the arts, and a large number of studies with dogs - igra, training tricks, just walks together - very attractive for anyone who lacks dialogue and peace heat.

A variety of breeds It lets you choose the animal, the most suitable for the character, financial possibilities and the availability of free time.

Dog owners are more active and less prone to anxiety and depression.

The dog comes to your family, if:

• you like a lot of walking (including a run or a bike) or are absolutely sure you need it;
• you live in a country house or large apartment. You can not even make one dog, then they will require a little less attention to you.

The dog does not fit your family, if:

• one at home does not happen most of the day - loneliness dog like torture;
• you will not be able to find a couple of hours (and, for many species and more) every day for walks and games: 15 minutes morning and evening will be enough to "make things", but not enough for the normal development and mood dogs;
• budget for the maintenance of the animal is limited. Dog, especially a large one, will cost more expensive than a cat.

Shift into a dog, if you want your child to:

• became more disciplined and responsible - a walk at a certain time of the day the dog will require very hard;
• I move more - games, walking, dog training is needed for several hours a day;
• became sociable - at the site for walking dog lovers often communicate with each other, and the dogs themselves, find friends among neighbors;
• I learned devotion and friendship.

In fact, a cat or a dog in civilized countries no longer considered just a pet. Normally, these animals live 10-20 years and during that time become full-fledged members of the family.

Therefore, if you have no experience of domestic animal or you are not sure of his plans for the the next few years (for example, plan to move to another country), it should start with the other animals - and smaller easier.

Rodents

Hamsters dzhungariki (hamsters, too, but smaller), gerbils (in the form of a cross between a rat and a hamster), rats, mice, (Satin, for example, are very beautiful), rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas - Today in pet stores have plenty select. There are also nurseries, where you can buy various breeds of animals of all colors from nude to curly.

The life of small rodents - just a couple of years. Guinea pigs, rabbits and chinchillas hypothetically live longer, but for various reasons, rarely survive the age of 5-7 years.

The most affectionate of them - rats. Favorite place of the smartest animals - shoulder owner. Rats are very attached to their owners with regular communication. Aggression of these rodents should not be afraid: virtually any manipulation of the rats, bred from childhood, patiently endure. Rather, you will be surprised of their tenderness.

To observe the interesting hamsters, gerbils, mice. Especially if you zavedet several individuals (the same gender, that number does not start to grow exponentially). The more inventory you put into the cage, the more interesting it will be a life and rodent surveillance.

In guinea pigs, there is especially convenient for the content feature: they do not seek to escape. Even if you put a pig in a low enclosure, she would not jump and hide in an apartment. At the same time, the pig is large enough and not too quickly, making it a good pet for small children.

Chinchilla has recently become quite popular for home detention. However, they require a very large cells, and they themselves are quite expensive. In addition, these animals are active at night, they usually sleep during the day and not too happy to communicate.

Rodents suitable for you if:

• a cat or a dog until you are hesitant;
• your finances or space severely limited.

Rodents do not fit you, if:

• you do not want to clean up the cage a couple of times a week - the stench of rodents is quite strong with little care.

Shift into rodents, if you want your child to:

• learned responsibility and accuracy;
• received a warm furry friend and stopped for a while dreaming of a dog or cat.

parrots

Besides classical budgies, home-wide include parrots, lovebirds, cockatiels and large - African Grays, Cockatoos, Macaws. The last have the highest intelligence and wit.

Birds fit your family, if:

• you want independent pet - parrots themselves monitor its cleanliness and almost no smell, and cell cleaning should be carried out not too often;
• you are ready to train a parrot - the more attention you will give a bird, the smarter it will.

Birds do not fit your family, if:

• you can not stand the noise - can be quite parrot squawk and all day, and at five in the morning;
• The house has very young children - parrots can bite quite painfully.

Shift into a bird, if you want your child to:

• I became more attentive and observant;
• I found a companion in the face of someone other than you - you can learn to speak any parrot.

Aquarium

The aquarium can be planted fish, snails, newts, frogs, turtles, shrimp. And they are all pretty bright, but more importantly, silent. This is useful if you already head is spinning.

The best of circumstances (temperature, water composition, lighting) will be enough to change the water and clean the aquarium 2-3 times a month. In addition, the aquarium - beautiful interior elements.

There are several "win-win" fish that is not too demanding on the content: guppies, zebrafish, gourami, a few kinds of simple catfish. Also pay attention to the shrimp: the most simple cherry shrimp is quite unpretentious and good breeding.

Aquarium suits your family, if:

• you have very little time, and something to live in the house wants to be;
• you have to leave for a long time out of the house. After a long vacation aquarium, of course, have to be cleaned very carefully, but the inhabitants of you will not be bored;
• someone has a family member is allergic to wool, feathers.

The aquarium does not fit your family, if:

• you want to receive from your pet some impact. Most of what you can expect: fish remember feeding ritual, but to you personally, they do not privyazhutsya.

Shift into the aquarium, if you want your child to:

• interested in nature;
• It becomes more observant.

A similar version - an aquarium without water but with Achatina - huge snail.

More exotic options

Iguana, chameleon, snakes, turtles

Reptiles are suitable for those with limited space, but are not limited finances. They are quite easy in care and more suitable for those who want an exotic, rather than another. Stroking and scratching, they allow themselves, but rely on the attachment is not necessary.

Ferrets, raccoons, foxes and other wild animals

Are extremely attractive. Yet it is not necessary to consider them fully domesticated. Their behavior is less predictable in the case of pet illness more difficult to find a qualified veterinarian.

How to avoid the negative experience of animal welfare

To begin, hand over a blood on allergens. Attach an animal that already starts to get attached to you - a bad example for your child. Do not think that from small rodents fewer allergies - usually even more than from cats and dogs. In the case of allergies give preference to the aquarium.

If possible, listen to the child's request, because the parrot does not replace a kitten. With your child, explore the literature, read the forums. Already at this stage you will be able to check the hardness of his intentions.

Having defined the pet, just assign responsibilities. Try to rehearse regularly walking the dog, cleaning pots or cells. It is not necessary to charge completely child raising a cat or dog - it is only by an adult. It will be easier to take a kitten or puppy a little older, but with the initial skills of behavior.

Do not deny your child and yourself the pleasure - absolutely any pet in your family will bring joy and warmth. After all, taking care of those in need - one of the most enjoyable activities.