Animals - Cute, Cuddlesome and Costly

By Bob Long


Today a staggering 50% and of UK homes own a pet, from dogs and cats to snakes and birds; it appears we like having pets share our homes with us. Folks own pets for several different reasons, predominantly for companionship, but also for kids, security and to show them off! It's not simply a recent fad either, through England's long and established history, pets have played crucial parts in family lives. Moggies are famous mice and rat catchers, which made them essential in combating the bubonic plague, and dogs "man's best friend" have always been connected with royalty.

Now there are around 9 million pet cats in the Uk, and over 7 million dogs. Figures suggest that our feline friends are more popular than dog monsters due to our hectic working lives becoming more and more complex, therefore independent moggies are more propitious than more dependent dogs. Surprisingly more exotic pets are on the increase, for example snakes, reptiles and tropical fish, despite these animals requiring more attention and expert demands.

There's growing recognition that pet possession can have a genuine result on our physical and psychological well being. Owning pets can benefit folk of all ages. Simply taking your dog on a walk or playing with pussies round the house is a form of exercise. Petting and stroking animals has been proved to lower blood pressure and reduce heart rates. In addition having a pet can help help recovery times and build up a child's immunological reaction.

With all the benefits pets can offer their owners and chums, what's stopping you adopting a pet into your home? Well, to be truthful pets can cost a surprising fortune. A huge ?73m was spent last year in England, just on pampering dogs!

Sadly rising vets ' bills can be too much for some owners , if their pet gets seriously ill or injured; the only option for this 7% of owners is sadly drastic. Britain's dog keepers spend over ?800 million on vet charges annually, with the medium cost of treatment weighing in at ?154 a year. To make matters worse, over half dog lovers in Britain suspect some vets inflate their costs by recommending non-essential treatment.

In conclusion a pet is an amazing addition to any home or family. Do not ever be scared to be venturesome and go for more peculiar pets if you can supply the care and attention required. Inspire friends and family to play and care for your animals, since it is jointly favourable for everyone, particularly the pet! However just do not forget precisely how much any animal can cost annually, regardless whether or not it wants to visit the vet. If an animal needs medical attention or treatment, do not feel pushed into purchasing it from the vets itself, shop around, and especially look on the net. By following these tips, keeping a pet can be amazing, pleasurable and relatively cost-effective!




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