What animals make good starter pets? Truthfully, there is no starter pet for a child, every pet should be chosen as if the adult in the household is the only one caring for the pet. Children will learn over time by watching their parent do the tasks or from being supervised while they attend to the animal. What are some basic attributes of a starter pet, what are the associated costs, how much of a time commitment is the pet, and can you make more time for attending to your pet? These are questions a prospective pet owner should answer, for the answers will predetermine their best options. Talk to a well respected local veterinarian. Working with your future pet’s health care provider can help determine which starter pet is right for you.
Four main characteristics are important for starter pets. Their basic needs- those things you the pet owner must do and provide for them- need to be easily met, requiring little time to complete. As you are essentially taking up a new responsibility, it is best to start with a small commitment, increasing as your familiarity and interest develops.
Start with a low cost pet. There are always hidden costs to pets, check with your vet for guidance on all your pet’s needs and costs. Simple mistakes are easy to make, get a pet that is resilient, while you adjust to new responsibilities and schedules. At the end of the day most folks find it best to start off with a couple of rats, or a single hamster. Hardy fish are also a good choice.
