The
following information may be of interest before
choosing a pet:-
CATS
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Although
they like company they are quite happy on
their own for long periods of time.
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A
cat is an ideal choice for city or flat dwellers
and you don't have to have a garden.
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Cats
are good with children, but watch small children
in case they hurt it.
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It
is perhaps safest not to buy a cat or kitten
when you are pregnant, if you already have
one take special precautions when handling
during pregnancy.
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Less
expensive than dogs but will still incur costs
for initial purchase, vets, inoculations,
neutering and holiday cattery fees.
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Very
suitable for the elderly or infirm as they
are very independent and naturally clean and
do not need exercising.
RABBITS
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These
will need feeding twice daily, and their living
quarters need regular cleaning out.
The more they are handled the better they
will respond.
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Rabbits
need to be kept outside in a sheltered area,
they are too messy for indoor living.
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They
make ideal pets for school age children who
are prepared to look after them regularly,
even if under supervision.
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The
cost of upkeep is fairly low but they will
require commercial rabbit food as table leftovers
are not enough, housing, fresh bedding (straw)
etc., vet's fees.
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Owner's
mobility, or lack of it, is not important
apart from the hutch cleaning and obtaining
fresh bedding etc.
GUINEA PIGS, RATS, HAMSTERS, GERBILS,
MICE
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All
these will need attention at least twice a
day, preferably more often.
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Easily
kept indoors.
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Suitable
for responsible children over the age of six,
with some supervision from parents.
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Comparatively
inexpensive, costs incurred will include purchase
price, food, housing, bedding and vet's bills.
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Owners
mobility not a problem.
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