From the common cats and dogs to exotic animals, you  can find a variety of animals in people’s homes. Cats and dogs make great pets for houses and apartments, but their size matters a lot. Such pets spend a  lot of time indoors, and depend on their masters to go out for a walk and play in open air. Less demanding pets from this point of view are Guinea pigs, fish, turtles and  canaries.

Large dog breeds are usually grown by people who afford maintenance and overall pet care costs for such animals.  You need to have enough space for the dog to play, moreover, depending on the specificity of the breed, grooming and fur  maintenance can be very demanding. Even cats with thick long hair have special needs to prevent fur matting and other  health problems. Guide yourself by more than first  impressions when choosing house pets.

Don’t buy house pets on a whim or because you feel ‘it’s love at first sight’. Be reasonable and practical, because it is cruel to toy with a life. The decision to take a four-legged  companion involves a high level of responsibility: there are medical needs, diet concerns, old age, physical training  challenges and so much more. Evaluate your situation correctly in order to determine  whether you need house pets or not. Therefore, carefully choose house pets, using both heart and reason.

There is a special category of house pets trained to assist physically challenged people. Dogs receive a professional certification at the completion of the training for skill development. Only  then are they entrusted to a disabled user. Among the breeds with an almost  innate talent for such ‘jobs’ golden retrievers occupy a top position in people’s preferences.

Health insurance could be a problem for  many dog owners. Vet costs are inevitable when you have a pet, but you can make savings by creating a health  insurance policy. On the average, very few house pets are insured particularly in the context of the  recession. If you can afford it, why not take advantage of such a facility?