Friday, August 17, 2012

Animals - Cute, Cuddly and High-priced

By Bob Long


Today an amazing 50% and of UK households own a pet, from cats and dogs to snakes and birds; it looks we like having pets share our houses with us. Folks own pets for several different reasons, generally for friendship, but also for kids, security and to show them off! It's not merely a recent fad either, through England's long and established history, pets have played crucial parts in family lives. Moggies are respected mice and rat catchers, which made them essential in combating the bubonic plague, and dogs "man's best mate" have frequently been connected with royalty.

Currently there are around 9 million pet pussies in the UK, and over 7 million dogs. Figures suggest that our feline friends are more in demand than dog critters due to our hectic working lives becoming increasingly complicated, thus independent moggies are far more agreeable than more dependent dogs. Shockingly more exotic pets are on the rise, eg snakes, reptiles and tropical fish, regardless of these animals requiring more attention and consultant demands.

There's growing recognition that pet ownership can have a real result on our physical and psychological well being. Owning pets can benefit people of every age. Simply taking your dog on a walk or playing with cats around the house is a kind of exercise. Petting and stroking animals has been shown to lower blood pressure and reduce heart rates. In addition having a pet can help promote recovery times and build a child's immunological reaction.

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

Sadly rising vets ' bills can be too much for some owners , therefore , if their pet gets seriously sick or wounded; the sole option for this 7% of owners is regrettably drastic. Britain's dog lovers spend over ?800 million on vet charges each year, with the average cost of treatment weighing in at ?154 a year. To complicate things, over 1/2 dog lovers in Britain suspect some vets inflate their fees by suggesting non-essential treatment.

To conclude a pet is a fantastic addition to any home or family. Do not ever be afraid to be venturesome and go for more peculiar pets if you can supply the care required. Encourage buddies and family to play and care for your animals, since it is mutually favourable for everyone, especially the pet! However just don't forget precisely how much any animal can cost every year, regardless regardless of whether it wants to go and visit the vet. If an animal does need medical attention or treatment, do not feel pressured into purchasing it from the vets itself, look around, and particularly look on the net. By following these tips, keeping a pet can be dazzling, delightful and comparatively cost-effective!




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