Pets, especially the ones you can interact with, offer a wealth of benefits for your health and well-being. They can act as support companions and stave off feelings of loneliness. In addition, make them happy and you’ll be rewarded with love and faithfulness. ...
1. Pets in the Classroom Having “Pets in the classroom” seems to be very exciting and tempting for students, it’s such a fun way of learning. However, holiday care, veterinary treatment, and taking proper care of animals are really challenging. Here are the pros and cons of keeping p...
If theacquiredcat will be living in a rented property, first get the landlord’s written permission. Many cats acquired as pets end up in shelters or out on the streets because of the pet owner’s failure to receive such permission. Some landlords may charge a fee or deposit for housing ...
Research has shown there are numerous physical and mental health benefits to having a pet — but there can be some downsides too. In recognition of National Pet Day on April 11, we've rounded up a look at some ways pets can affect your health and well-being, for better or worse. Pets...
Owning a cat or other pet can come with many benefits, as well as a few drawbacks. So if you’re an older adult or senior who’s just looking for some company, do your research before getting a cat so that you can reduce the cons and enjoy all the pluses, of having a loving fel...
Pros and cons of having an iguana as a pet Iguanas are beautiful, we know that. But they are certainly not for beginners. Let’s discuss why: Pros: They are very intelligent and can be even toilet trained! Iguana will live a long life – 15 to 20 or even more years!
Older pets are more likely to get sick, so your premiums will cost more than they would for a younger animal. The cost might not be worth it, especially if they’re close to their life expectancy and you would choose euthanasia instead of major, invasive treatment. However, if they’re ...
How Many People Co-sleep with Animal Pets? Whether you want to co-sleep with Fido or you prefer to have your own dander-free snooze-zone, let’s see if we can determine where you stand compared to the rest of the world–or at least the rest of the pet-owning world that responds to...
When you work all day, clean, make dinner, and care for family, there’s not a lot of time left over for pets. Having your dog or cat sleeping in bed with you gives you a lot of cuddling and bonding time that you may not have otherwise. There are feel-good benefits for you, too...
This is where the “Labradoodle” was born. However, even this dog wasn’t truly hypoallergenic. This is because allergies are caused by pet dander. And all pets, regardless of breed, produce some dander. Certain dog breeds shed that dander less readily, however. This particularly applies to...