What are the best pets for beginners?

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What are the best pets for beginners?

Can we be honest? As fun as animals are, owning a pet often takes a lot of time, effort, and money. So if you’re a beginner who’s never actually owned a pet — or you’ve had a child begging you for a pet but have never been responsible for the animal — you have to be very selective.

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What to look for in a beginner-friendly pet

There are several factors to consider when you’re looking for a beginner-friendly pet that’s easy to manage at home.

• size. You don’t want a huge pet that will take up a lot of space on your home or your property. Size usually equals time. The bigger the pet, the bigger the mess and the more food it needs.

• daily needs. Consider your pet’s daily needs. How many times do they need to be fed? Do pets need exercise? interpersonal communication? medical insurance? Beauty?

• cleanliness. Some pets are inherently cleaner than others. If this is your first pet, or you don’t have much experience with animals, you may want a pet that is fairly clean and doesn’t require a lot of grooming.

• cost. Finally, think about cost. This includes the upfront cost of purchasing a pet, as well as the long-term cost of ownership, including potential veterinary care.

Top 5 Popular Bets for Beginners

If you can find a pet that is small in size, has limited daily care needs, is relatively clean, and doesn’t cost a lot to feed or maintain, then we’d consider it a pet for beginners. The question now is, which pets fit these descriptions?

1. Turtles

Turtles are super low key. They are calm, calm, and very calm. Not only that, but they are easy to keep. If you have an oriental box turtle or African side-necked turtle, they almost always stay under 12 inches. This means you can easily keep them in a spacious glass container or water tank. Best of all, they don’t even need to be fed every day. (However, fresh, clean water is required.)

2. Betta

Fish farming is fun. However, depending on the type of fish, they can require a lot of work. For example, a saltwater aquarium can cost thousands of dollars upfront (not to mention your weekly hours). Even large freshwater aquariums have their own unique needs. But for a simple fish experience that doesn’t require much work, try Betta. They are colorful and pleasing to the eye and don’t require a large aquarium.

3. Guinea Pig

Guinea pigs are fun to be around. They are very social creatures, although they can be timid in new situations. While they are happiest when they live together in pairs, they also do well alone. They are easy to tame, easy to handle, and almost never bite. For best results, you need a little space, fresh fruits and vegetables, and a vitamin C supplement.

4. Dogs (certain breeds)

There are various breeds of dogs. Some are easy to save, while others require more work. Stay away from large or aggressive breeds and choose small, docile, and manageable breeds.

Good breeds include the King Charles Spaniel, Dachshund, American Eskimo, Cocker Spaniel, and Toy Poodle. Just make sure you have a good dog collar and reflective tags so you can easily walk the dog and identify it (if it runs away).

5. Parakeets

Do you like the sound of birds chirping? Parakeets are one of the easiest birds to keep. They are not as chatty as parrots, but they absolutely love human interaction. You can even train them to perform simple commands, like get out of your hand. However, these birds do need daily feedings.

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all add up

Owning a pet requires a certain level of responsibility. Whether it’s a fish, bird or puppy – you have to be willing to put in some time, money and energy to play the pet owner role. However, if you choose one from this list, you won’t have to invest nearly as many resources as other, more intensive pets. good luck!

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