What are some consequences of owning a pet??

Question

here are some:
*parents may not like my choice of having a pet
*i have to remember to feed my pet everyday.
*i might forget to feed it bcoz of school, work, goin out, etc..............what else???? plz help

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Answer 1

Vet bills
Grooming
but best of all the consequences of owning a pet?....

Unconditional love.

Answer 2

The notion of having a pet is the best form of friendship and love, care and concern. Having a pet is the best thing to do when u actually care for the animal. But mark my words ...having a pet is not easy, I'll try to put some realistic facts to you though the other people have given some awesome reviews.

1) Food ( Food is a very important factor, clean food and water should be available, it is not enough that you give the pet food, some foods are allergic to the pet and the quantity depends upon different types of dogs, a small breed will require quantity in small amounts and a larger breed will take a copious quantity. this takes 2 hours a day.

2) Exercise is the most important thing a pet should have, exercise might mean playing to walking the pet to teaching the pet new tricks and patience is the key, you might get stressed out and this is a very important aspect of a pet and it needs 2 hours of exercises to keep fit

3) training and development is another factor, dogs can be very, very aggressive if not trained and developed, thus this has to be done 1 hour a day

4) Love and constant care is very important and this has been found to be neglected in various circles, for an example the moment you come home the dog will jump over you and grab its attention and you need to show the dog you love and care for it, and if we are tired after work, school and sometimes get frustrated and neglect the dog which hampers the animal behavior.

5) Toilet and vaccinations is another important and you have to find the right time when the animal goes to the toilet so you can walk the dog out. Vaccination are very important and that means regular check ups at the veterinary doctor and vaccinations can be really tiresome if not proper

6) Finally last not the least there is also a problem of the animal shouting in the night or being too aggressive and this might cause a nuisance to the others, the pet might get scared if the pet is left alone at home.. So a positive attitude and proper planning coupled with love and affection can take the pet a long way but its difficult and also time consuming but once done well that will help you in long term relationship with the pet and this is very essential for your recreation and also the animals

Might have missed some points,,,however it might be covered by others ...i'll be glad if you did get the information you need...

Answer 3

Oh my gosh.

My gerbil bites. A lot. I've never had a gerbil that does this before. An expert on gerbil behavior said she thinks he just has a screw loose in his little head.

I get bitten about once a week for no reason and he draws blood and it hurts real bad. :( He's treated well and loved and we try to bond but I swear he's a bad seed! lol

He pulled a Mission Impossible the other day and broke free from the container that I put him in at night. He makes so much noise in the regular cage it keeps me awake. Anyway, he broke free, got into the hamper, and went on a 1 hour spree of shredding half my clothes.

I fed and watered him but couldn't speak to him or pick him up for *3 days* I was so mad. He's the color of a Siamese cat and so beautiful and so cute no one would be able to stay mad. :)

When you take a pet it's like for better or for worse. You have to take care of them and be understanding and love them no matter what happens. As you can see, that's not always easy. You never know what they'll do.

So choose wisely. Give a lot of thought to what kind of pet will fit best with your schedule and lifestyle and money. They need a lot of stimulation and toys and attention.

Answer 4

Well, along with feeding there are a lot of other responsibilities involved in owning a pet.

You have to clean up after it. With cats, that means cleaning a litter box often, and hauling the dirty litter to the trash, paying for litter and litter box equipment.

For dogs, it's walking them regularly (twice a day!) and cleaning up their feces. They also require bathing and grooming, which can get expensive if you don't want to spend the time doing it yourself.

For either, you have to get immunizations and other shots, care for it if it gets sick, regular trips to the vet for check-ups, vitamins, etc. You should definitely have them spayed or neutered if they're not already when you purchase them. You should spend time reading up on nutritional needs before buying any pet as well.

Finally, you have to consider that an investment in a pet usually means a multiple-year commitment to a living creature. If you plan to travel, you have to find someone to take care of them, or else pay for kennelling. You have to spend time with them no matter how you're feeling or what you're doing.

It's not quite as big a responsibility as a child, but it's the next best thing!

All that said, owning a pet can be very rewarding. But if you're still living at home, you should have a long talk with your parents first, and do your research ahead of time so they know you're serious. If you out of your home already but hope for your family to help you out with your pet, you should still have that talk up front!

Good luck!

Answer 5

Hello, I'm Ella B and I am going to tell you the other consequences of owning a pet. I have 3 pets myself, 2 mice called Bubbles and Bella and a dog called Coco. I love my pets very much but I find there is alot of responsability in owning them including vet bills for vaccination, money for pet toys and also time. To have a pet you need time to bond with that pet. I think pets are wounderful though cos many of them bring much enjoyment.

Answer 6

Owner Liability for Dog/Animal Bites

In deciding who is responsible for an animal bite, the first thing to determine is: who is the owner of the animal? Some states impose what is known as "strict liability" upon animal owners whose animals bite or attack others. Under the theory of strict liability, an owner is legally responsible ("liable") for an animal bite, regardless of whether the owner did anything wrong with respect to protecting others from attack. Under this theory, even if the owner had no reason to know that his or her animal was dangerous, if the animal bit someone, the owner would still be liable. In other states, the owner of an animal can be held liable for the injuries it inflicts, provided that the owner knew (or had reason to know) that the animal had "dangerous propensities." In other words, if an animal owner knows that his or her animal is dangerous and could cause injury to a person, the animal owner can be held liable for the animal's harmful actions.

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Answer 7

I think that consequences of owning a pet is being afraid that we did something wrong. Like, feeding it and minutes later, we think, did I give him something wrong? and then, we started worrying about the pet.

Answer 8

* You might have to spend tiime "housebreaking(if a young puppy).

* You have to walk your pet (dog?).

* Pets can't be left alone if you go on vacation.
you would have to make arrangements.

* Cost of annual checkup, any maintenance medications.

ALL OF THE ABOVE JUST A TINY PRICE TO PAY FOR THE LOVE AND JOY YOU'LL RECEIVE IN RETURN ...

* pet may need weekly grooming

Answer 9

*cause problems with neighbors due to barking
*animals get sick too & occasionally have accidents in the house
*vet bills are expensive (just yesterday I heard of a 10 year old dog needing emergency surgery to the tune of $4,500 - owner's paid for surgery)
*when you go away on vacation who will watch the pet?

Had enough yet? But they are still worth it.

Answer 10

I have pet chickens who lay eggs for me, two cats who catch rats and mice, and a dog who loves me more than anyone else in the whole world.......... No matter if I look like crap, or am in the worst mood, when I get in from work or even a short drive to the store, she is always thrilled to see me. When I go walking at night, I take her with me.... and she protects me. She lets me know when someone is at the door, and she keeps me company. On the minus side... kitty litter trays stink, cats claw up your furniture, vets are expensive, and its a hassle finding someone to care for your pets if you have to go away............ I still wouldn't swap my babies for the world though.