What's the best animal(in your opinion) to have as a house pet? ?

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What's the best animal(in your opinion) to have as a house pet? ?

Answer 1

A cat is easy to take care of, you don't need to groom it, you can leave enough food and water out to last for days, and it doesn't need constant attention. On the other hand, you will have to scoop out p**p once every day to two days.

A dog needs a lot of attention, sheds, barks, needs new food and water every day, is much harder to potty train and either needs a yard with a fence or you must take it outside on a lease to use the potty.

Anything in a cage like a rat or hamster is low maintenance except you have to change their entire bedding once or twice a week, which can be disgusting.

Fish are easy to take care of, but are very high maintenance in terms of tanks and taking care of them. The initial cost can also be very high.

Good luck. I've had all three and the best bet for a busy person is a cat!

Answer 2

My personal favorite is a guinea pig- cute, cuddly, friendly, and not very difficult to take care of.

Cats are also great, except they can do bad things to furniture, and some people are allergic.

Answer 3

I like cats.  They're cute, cuddly, always available to be spoiled, independent, quiet, cooperative, and adapt pretty well.  

Answer 4

Racoon if ya can get a baby.

Answer 5

A ferret.. I love mine.

They aren't hard nor expensive to care for. IF you take care of them.

They can be litter trained and they make wonderful companions.

Answer 6

definatly a kitten i have 4 and they are cute and so playfull but 1 is ugly :) hope i helped

Answer 7

Fish..but nahh. They're boring. No offense.

I'd say a Gunea pig. Cute :]

Answer 8

a lil puppy i really want 1 or a hamster but i dnt want dat small of an animal id die if i sat on him

Answer 9

Dogs, you don't have to change their cage...and they make great companions!  

Answer 10

Well it depends on how much time, money, research, and effort are you going to put into said pet.

Hamsters, small, minimal cost, have to clean a cage every week. 3+ years

Guinea pigs: need really large cages, talk, kept in pairs, vet care, 7+ years

Chinnies: Need large solid bottom cages, run all night, vet care, 15+ years

Rabbits: Spay/Neuter, Vet Care, Litter Box train, clean box everyday, several hours of out time, 10+ years

Birds: Really Expensive, Cage, playstand, perches, toys, several hours of out time, get hormonal, smart, 15+ to 80+ years

Dogs: training, vet care, spaying neutering, walks, house training, scooping, working dogs need proper mental stimulation or they get destructive, baths, shedding 15+ years

Cats: shedding, vet care, spay/neuter, litterbox, 20+ years

All pets are expensive, neet vet care, and an owner that has done the time and research. Remember please adopt.

Answer 11

Best animal? i would have to say a green iguana.

i own a four foot one. Love that she is an exotic pet.  She is quite the conversion piece but to me she will always be "my little Dinosaur".Also have a  3 family indoor cat family. The dog is the only one that goes out on a regular basis because sometimes i take Cleopatra(iguana) for a walk on the beach with her hot pink leash.

Answer 12

dogs...theyre loyal and loving..cats are attached to places not people even though there cute...dogs are protective of you and when trained right will respect your things and not pee in the house or chew verything (a puppy will but you have to train them...its worth it trust me). They can be playmates, jogging buddies, cuddlers, big, small, you name it!  

Ive had 4 dogs in my lifetime and all of them are like a brother or sister to me...sounds silly but they come when you call them, they miss you when youre gone, and they never talk back! lol  

Answer 13

Kitty-cat.  Easy to take care of. Independent,loyal .

Answer 14

i would have to say a DOG they rock

as a house pet and if i had to have a animal of my choice though i would so choose a horse but i would still need a dog

Answer 15

Rabbits

They play, do binkies and can be litter trained

Answer 16

dog or cat

im with my friend she has cats and luvs them

i have two dogs including a pitbull and 170+ lbs newfoundland

Answer 17

i think a dog would be the best

almost any kind of dog is loyal and they come in all diferent sizes i have a dog and i feel it has become a member of the family and they can protect you and are like its own alarm and will keep the house safe during the day when you at work

  

Answer 18

Rats are cleaner than mice, and more intelligent i have two, their cute.

Budgies are also good for house pets.

Other pets you could have are fish, hamsters, hermit crabs and Lizards/Snakes

Answer 19

Rats are best if you are looking for a low maintance pet(s). Make sure that you get 2 rats of the same s*x( unless you want them to mate) as rats need a companion. Rats are friendly, smart and love to cuddle.

Otherwise a cat or dog are wonderful pets. Your local animal shelter has so many beautiful dogs and cats to choose from.

Enjoy your pet!

Answer 20

Dogs

mostly cuz i hate cats, fish and crabs and snakes and watever get boring, and its cruel to keep a bird...

Answer 21

I would say a rabbit because they can be litter trained and are able to run around in a bunny-proof room. Very fun to have!  

Answer 22

Cat.  Either that, or plushy.

Answer 23

a dog a small one tho i have a shitzu and he is small not hard to take care of and very playful and also bery friendly

Answer 24

fish! very low maintenance!

Answer 25

hmm.. well i think thebest three would be a dog, cat, or birds.

dog: they could be guards to the house and can help you live a healthy life because you would play with them a lot.

cat: they don't disturb guests and can sense when someone "bad" is around (superstitious stuff). and they are very playful when you get them young.

birds: very low maintenance besides cleaning their cage. they're considered good luck. and if you get the ones that sing it's pretty cool. you can't play with them though cuz they might go crazy flying around your house.

Answer 26

A dog loyal, loving, cute, life long friend and fun.

Answer 27

a bunny. they are really easy to litter train, and super playful. :] i just got one. read up first though to find out what breed you would want. they arent too expensive either.

Answer 28

I love a cat in a house.  They are so graceful and beautiful in a sunny window.  They love to play games with themselves and you which is quite entertaining. They don't eat very much.  They give you lots and lots of love especially on your favorite chair...  You never have to worry about a mouse.    Plus there is the litter box which is WONDERFUL.  You don't have to walk a cat.  Besides all this... cats "adopt" different spots in the house as their own little place.  My cat sleeps with me and my husband every night and even yells for us to go to bed if we are up extra late.  

Answer 29

ah baby bunny ;] its cute and nice and sweet .. dogs pop alot and r expensive for like vet and shots and stuff..birds r cruel to be pets cuzz they like fliying around...fish is..boring and can be expensive cuzz u got to buy a tank..sand.. etc.. and heater>.>.. cats's pee smells rly rly bad.... and bad if u have.. nice wood funiture cuzz they might use it as a scarh post..

Answer 30

My preference is for a nice puppy. Then I would watch him grow up and in an admirable way. A little puppy is trustworthy and loyal, much more than another human being. This is what I would seek. Peace!!!

Answer 31

I definitely think that dogs are the best pets ever! I couldnt ask for a better pet thank my golden retriever--If you are looking for a pet that is a little easier to take care of, though, you could always do a smaller dog but medium and larger sized dogs tend to be more friendly