Thinking of adopting a four-legged friend?
Be aware that the choices go beyond dogs, cats, fish, or birds. In fact, there are many more "original" pets that you might not have thought of. Studies have shown that pets provide affection to children and are often able to soothe and secure children.
Here are 5 pets to discover and welcome (maybe) in your home!
Factors to consider in finding the right pet
Your space: Where will your pet live? Do you need to buy a cage? What size?
Its characteristics: What size is it? Does it grow quickly? What care does it require? Does it need to be taken out every day? When and how should it be fed?
Your time: How much time can you give your pet each day?
Your habits: How often do you go away from home (cottage, vacation, etc.)? Do you have neighbors who could take care of your pet or will you have to board your pet?
Your budget: Each pet comes with different needs, so you need to evaluate the cost of the animal before you buy it.
1. Hedgehog
He's rather solitary, but so cute when he trots around a bit clumsily. For him, we opt for a cage resembling an aquarium so that he does not get his legs or head stuck in the fences. Like a hamster, he can have a small wheel for fun.
2. Chinchilla
This friendly little rodent looks like a big squirrel. However, it is much more sociable than the squirrel, and even more sociable than its peers, such as the hamster or the rat. It needs a large cage because it likes to jump and move around. Preferably, his cage should have several different levels so that he can jump in it. However, chinchillas are nocturnal, which is good to know!
3. Guinea Pig
The guinea pig is calmer than the chinchilla because it does not jump or climb. You can therefore let him stretch his legs out of his cage without any problem. Guinea pigs are gentle pets; they are easy to tame and are not naturally nervous. This is one of the reasons why this small rodent is sometimes found in school classrooms. Because they require little care in feeding, guinea pigs are inexpensive pets.
4. Turtle
Silent (it is sometimes a positive side to consider when buying a pet!), the turtle is above all a calm animal. It needs a cage that must be washed regularly to avoid the spread of unpleasant odors. The turtle needs water and dry surfaces. It is an easy-going reptile that usually requires little attention and time. However, for interactions, we'll be back!
5. Lizard and other reptiles
Reptiles are often chosen because they require very little care and because they are very attractive to small ones, without being scary to large ones. However, special attention must be paid to different aspects of this animal, such as heating its vivarium and its diet, often based on insects.
Do you have a pet at home? If so, is it one of the animals listed above?
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