Middle-aged and elderly people need to pay attention to what when keeping pets?

At the age of enjoying the happiness of family ties, every time the family members gather together, the time is always very happy and short.

However, if your family is not around, you will inevitably feel empty and lonely.

I still really want to have a partner and bring some ups and downs to my life.

So, how about having a pet?

When you see lovely cats and dogs alive and kicking nearby, do you feel the vitality of life and the whole person has been cured?

They never worry about the future, and when you play with them, you will certainly temporarily ignore the word-the thing you are most afraid of and unwilling to mention.

They make you feel no longer depressed, not only because they are by your side, but also because you will find partners for them-then find your own partners, meet other pet owners, exchange experiences and support each other.

With them, your eyes will often look at them, and you will remember their figures and their joys and sorrows bit by bit-your brain is working and running, making you one step away from forgetting and one step closer to the world.

They awaken the love in your heart and let your heart have a home for the time being when your family is not around-it will not gradually become indifferent because of the long dust.

Then, choose a partner, it can accompany you for many years.

The suitable pets for everyone are different: everyone’s age, pet preference, economic ability… Many factors may affect how to choose pets.

Before choosing a partner, these questions need to be clarified.

  1. Do you want to change your current lifestyle? If you don’t want to change, you’d better not have pets-they may turn your life upside down.
  2. Have you ever had a pet before? If you have experience in keeping pets, it will be much easier to start again.
  3. Are you physically active? Dogs are a very good companion for you who are physically healthy, but you should be very careful when choosing large dogs: do you have the strength to hold it? If you are not able to move easily, owning a cat may make you much easier, after all, walking the dog is a matter that requires legs and feet. If you like the more worry-free and labor-saving choice, raising a bird is also good, and it can also teach it to learn to speak.
  4. Do you need a working dog? If you have eyesight or other needs, or just want new partners to help you run errands and get newspapers, you can choose a trained working dog.
  5. What age is suitable for pets? Newborn pet babies often need more care, while aging pets are more likely to get sick or even die prematurely-this is an extra psychological burden for you. Therefore, it is best to choose young and strong pets and have a long enough life span.
  6. Is your pet healthy? Compared with young people, you are more likely to be infected by germs and parasites on pets. Therefore, be sure to adopt or purchase pets from safe and reliable sources.
  7. How many pets do you want? One, two, or more? When you have many pets, they can take care of each other and play with each other, but this may not be a good choice for you. You need more energy to take care of them, and they may also be more affectionate with their peers and ignore you.
  8. Is there any economic pressure? Keeping pets requires an extra expense, especially when they are sick. It is best to choose pets that match your ability to pay and don’t mistreat them.

When keeping pets, you should pay attention to what?

  1. Reduce the contact between your pet and stray animals. These unnecessary contacts may make it infected with diseases or parasites and then infect you.
  2. Keep your hands clean with your pet. Wash your hands after touching your pet. If possible, it is also a good idea for your children to handle the pet’s nest and bedpan.
  3. Pay attention to one’s physical health

    If keeping a pet makes you feel excessively tired, nervous, skin allergic, or the original asthma and other diseases worsen, please find a good adoptive family for your pet in time.

  4. Take him to the veterinarian regularly to check his health and vaccinate him. You may occasionally not know what to feed him, the symptoms of his illness, or what prevention for him-it doesn’t matter, the veterinarian knows all these things.
  5. The most important thing is to give it love and attention. Even if one day you can’t walk, you can ask someone else to take it for a walk, which won’t hurt your feelings. Or if you need to go to a nursing home, please contact an institution that allows pets to stay. Don’t abandon it.

After thinking so much, are you ready to start?