If you have never owned a pet and you are looking forward to getting one but are stressed because of the sudden responsibility you will have in order  to take care of it in the best way possible. Then, you need to stop worrying because here you’ll find the best 7 tips that will help you prepare well before getting a pet.

Pets can be a great joy in our lives but it needs a lot of care, as well. Similarly to taking care of a baby, you will have to be well prepared before you get a beautiful little fur baby for yourself. So, here are seven tips for you, to be well set before embarking on this journey…

 

1. RESEARCH

             Research Research Research !! it’s very important to be well educated about the type, breed, kind, traits, size and lifestyle of the pet you want to get. You have to realize that the pet is going to live with you for a great period of life.

For example, if you think you get annoyed in noisy environment make sure you don’t get a pet which makes a lot of noise or if you want a social melo pet you dont want to get a pet like lizard or turtle because they are totally unsocial. So, familiarize yourself with the type of pet well enough before getting one because you don’t want to get something you might not be able to take care of or enjoy having.  

 

2. ASK YOURSELF “WHY?”

 

      This is very important, to ask yourself about why you want to do something before doing it. So, before getting a pet you need to know from yourself what it is that makes you want to have a pet. Where has the idea of having a pet com from? Because a pet is not just a stuffed animal that you just want and then you can get rid of it when you get bored, it’s actually another living being with needs and emotions. So you need to make sure that you know why you want and what things you are ready to do for it.

 

3. HEALTH ISSUES

      Just like we as humans get sick and have certain health issues our pets can have too. So be mentally prepared for unfortunate health issues your pet might have or get in its life span. You need to have this idea in the back of your mind always that your pet can get sick and you will have to take care of it or in some cases make some hard  decisions that you might not like.

 

 

 

4. PLAN A ROUTINE

 

       Pets work best when they have a routine. You will have to plan a routine for your pet especially for dogs and cats to have the most joyous and smooth lifetime with them. You will have to be very consistent with the routine and it will also benefit you in your own personal life. Pets look to you to know what  limits and boundaries are in place so make sure you have a plan.

 

5. GET THE BASICS

          As a pet parent-to-be you have to make sure that you get the right good for you pet. Get good toys, food, bowls, and invest in a good crate or safe living space for them where they can have their best life possible. For dogs get stuff they can chew on and catch. For cats get interactive things which they can chase, climb and jump on. Make sure to get some litter boxes and leashes as well.

 

 

6. INTRODUCTION TO HOUSE MATES

 

    Plan introduce your new pet to your house members slowly. Smell is the best way to do it. Spread around your family members dirty clothes so they can recognize the smells. If you have other animals around make there interaction through guarded physical interactions by putting baby gates or screen door between them to know about there reactions. Give them time to slowly get used to the new environment.

 

7. BE PATIENT AND REALISTIC

 

           Make sure you know that it will take time for your pet to get used to there new home and new people around them. They won’t just suddenly fall in love with you, your home or the people in it. It will take time for them to feel safe and consider your home as there’s so be patient. You might think that you bring a pet so now you have a friend you can cuddle, play and spend time with but realistically this won’t happen overnight. Your pet would want to spend a lot of time on their own so let it be and don’t be upset. Things will take time and sooner or later your pet will be your best friend.

     This is a journey that you and your pet will both embark on so good luck with having a lovely and smooth journey. I hope these tips are helpful. Do you have any stories or ideas from when you first got you pet and how you got along with each other make sure to mention them down below. Cheers !!

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