{"id":354,"date":"2020-02-18T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T15:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/?p=354"},"modified":"2020-02-22T11:47:13","modified_gmt":"2020-02-22T17:47:13","slug":"%ef%bb%bfpicking-the-best-pet-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/%ef%bb%bfpicking-the-best-pet-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"\ufeffPicking the Best Pet for You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By: Angela Mose, ZimmVet Daycare\nStaff<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kiara.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-357\" width=\"211\" height=\"281\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing is as exciting as bringing home a new fur baby! In\norder to assure that your new family member gets off to the best start, it&#8217;s\nimportant to consider a few questions. Taking the time to carefully choose your\nnew companion will enable all of you to fall in love at first sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are\nYour Expectations?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When adding a pet, it&#8217;s helpful to picture how that pet will\nfit into your family. Are you looking for a hiking buddy, guard dog or a couch\npal? This will help you narrow your search. If you are looking for a companion\nto go on outdoor adventures with, selecting a breed or a mix with athletic\ntendencies will ensure that Fido won&#8217;t poop out on that 4-mile hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you are wanting a companion to\nbinge-watch the latest Netflix show, then selecting a dog breed that prefers\nbeing a homebody might be a perfect couch cuddler. You may find that a caged\npet will be ideal for your family. If no one is home for long periods of time,\nthen a calmer cat or a small furry pet may give you the companionship you want\nwith the flexibility to accommodate a busy schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Type of\nAccommodations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond considering what you might want in your furry or\nfeathered friend, it is helpful to evaluate how much room or exercise you can\nprovide. Though Great Danes are wonderful companions, bringing one home to a third-floor\none-bedroom apartment is probably not going to be a great plan. Unless one can\nensure that these gentle giants are given plenty of opportunity to exercise, a\ncramped living space may bring about anxiety and stress to both owner and pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, though a macaw may be able to live in a\ncage, it also requires supervised playtime to stretch its wings and its\nintelligence. Keep in mind, that a Chihuahua does not require a large living\nspace, Chico will be just as happy in a two-bedroom apartment as he would in a\npalatial estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Is\nthe Pet Intended For?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though many people believe that pet ownership teaches a\nchild responsibility, the primary caretaker will still likely be the parent.\nChildren who live with pets do show increased compassion and empathy, but even\nthe most well-intentioned child may forget to feed or water that hamster. They\nmay also grow tired of scooping the yard or the litter box. Parents who are\nwilling to step in when their child grows bored are less inclined to grow weary\nof pet ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many times, a pet is adopted to bring companionship to an\nelderly or shut-in relative or friend. While this may be the perfect solution\nfor many who live alone, it may not work out as hoped. If the recipient\nstruggles to get around, then it may be too much to walk a dog when it&#8217;s icy or\ntoo cold. In addition, bending down to scoop a litter box and clean and fill\nfood bowls may also be a challenge. It&#8217;s always best to discuss the arrival of\na potential pet before it is brought into a home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>There is\na Companion to Fill Every Need<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding a pet to a home is more than ensuring that the pet&#8217;s\nphysical and emotional needs are met. It is bringing in a family member who\nwill add much more love to life than it requires. Regardless of whether you\nchoose a cat, dog or goldfish; animals enrich our lives and our homes more than\nwe would ever imagine. Whether it\u2019s for a few years, or a few decades, we will\nnever be the same once our hearts have been touched by the pet that&#8217;s perfect\nfor our situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because your chosen pet deserves the best that you can\nprovide, selecting veterinarian care and support are just as important as\nchoosing your companion. The staff at Zimmvet work hard to provide the best\ncare possible for your beloved pet. We offer a full-service vet clinic as well\nas doggie daycare and hotel services. We can also help get your pet up-to-speed\non obedience training and offer a full-service grooming salon to help Fido or\nFi-Fi set out in style.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: Angela Mose, ZimmVet Daycare Staff Nothing is as exciting as bringing home a new fur baby! In order to assure that your new family member gets off to the best start, it&#8217;s important to consider a few questions. 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