Veterinary Topics

Choosing Your Pet

Choosing to add a pet to your life is a big decision!

Pets are life-long commitments, and keeping a pet happy, healthy, fed, and well-exercised requires time and money. In order to pick the right pet for you, one must consider your lifestyle, living situation, and how much care you are able or willing to provide. Some pets require very little interaction with their owners, while others need almost constant companionship! Also, everyone in your family or who reside in your home, must be included in the decision.

To explore a specific pet like birds, cats, dogs, horses, small animals, and reptiles, continue reading into this section. If you have questions about what pet is right for you, do not hesitate to contact our office!

Ducks

Ducks

You might enjoy feeding the ducks at the pond. When you see them interact with their environment, it may make you smile. Ultimately, this could provoke you to want to…
Turkeys

Turkeys

While all animals have unique personalities, turkeys are usually docile animals. They can be interesting pets to have. However, like any pet, they require a certain level of care to…
Chickens

Chickens

Choosing a Pet Chicken Maybe, you want the luxury of freshly laid eggs. Maybe, you think chickens are interesting animals and would make good pets. Before you rush out and…
Sheep

Sheep

Sheep are adorable with their naturally wooly coats. With all that wool comes responsibility, though. If you’re considering raising sheep, you should know what it entails to take care of…
Cows

Cows

Are you thinking about getting a cow? Before you do, there are a few considerations you need to make. These large and gentle animals need a considerable amount of space,…
Donkeys, Horses & Mules

Donkeys, Horses & Mules

There are many benefits to owning a donkey, horse, or mule. However, it is important to know that these animals (all belonging to the sub-family called equus) require special housing,…
Goats

Goats

Maybe, you’ve heard that goats will basically eat anything they can put in their mouth. This might give you the impression that they’re simple animals to take care of, but…
Pigs

Pigs

Did you know that pigs are a lot cleaner than the reputation they have? While they do roll around in the mud, this keeps them cool. They’re actually one of…
Rats

Rats

Did you know rats make surprisingly affectionate pets? If you’re thinking of bringing home a pet rat, here’s what you need to know. Health Rats that are bred especially as…
Hedgehogs

Hedgehogs

Shy animals that roll into a ball when scared, hedgehogs are covered with spiky quills. They’re small, clean, and fun to watch so they’re quite popular as pets. Even so,…