How to Choose Your Best Pet

When searching for a pet keep in mind that your pet of choice must be a fit for your health, your home and your heart. Be certain to thing your decision through thoroughly.

Aside from looking at the animal's figure, fur, tail, the sharp teeth and claws, and aside from its color, shape and size; there is more that you should put in mind when choosing your pet buddy. They say, "Dogs are man's best friend", and indeed, this quote is a fact. But did you know that other animals can be your best friend too? So, never limit yourselves because there are more than a million of different varieties of animals you can befriend.

If you think you are ready to hit the pet store and buy one now, hold back and remember these three major keywords: health, home, heart. They all start in the letter "H" so I am sure you will not have a hard time remembering them.

Health
You wouldn't want to own a pet which makes you itch every time you cuddle or play with them, right? In choosing your pet, make sure that it fits your personal health condition. For example, if you are allergic to things with much fur, then never take a peek at the cute cats and dogs no matter how alluring they can be in your eyes. Better yet, consider the different colored fishes or amphibians like lizards. You never know how you much can connect with them given some time, so why not give it a try? Also be sure your pet is in good health so will not end up with the heartache of a pet that suffers or dies early.

Home
Another matter that you have to take into consideration in choosing your pet is that it has to fit your home. The first thing that you have to put in mind in this category is the height and weight. Think again if it is too big for your floor space or eats so much you will not be able to feed your family. Also, if your home is full of glass and breakable things, then you might have to say no to energetic pets that love to run around.

Is your home in a very hot or cold environment? You must also think that every animal needs a certain environment where it will thrive. A warm climate pet will be unhappy in a cold clime and a cold climate pet will be miserable in a hot climate. Remember that you must also give your pet its own place because like us, they also want to have a special place which they can call their own. That's one way of showing you love them.

Heart
Whatever happens, and whatever your pet may be or looks like; you must learn to love it -- this is the most important thing that one must bear in mind when choosing a pet. Before you go to the pet store, try to examine yourself. Did you want a pet because it is what your heart tells you, or because you just envied your neighbor? One mistake that most pet owners make is not having the dedication to take care of their pets. This dilemma goes back to the reason of just following others whom you see are very fond of their pets. When you decide to buy one, make sure that you will give them ample time, that you will care for them, and that you will love them.

When you remember these three keywords "health, home and heart" then you are ready to go. Good luck on being the best pet owner and remember not to treat your new buddy as "just-another-animal" but as a part of your family. Enjoy!