Questions tagged [pet-selection]
The process of choosing which pet to adopt. This tag is for making decisions on which species fits your lifestyle, or researching a species to find out more about them, but NOT for pet recommendations.
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How can you tell if a kitten will have long or short hair?
This weekend I visited a friend who had a new kitten (about 8 weeks old). The kitten has a fuzzy coat, but most kittens seem to have a fuzzy coat from what I can tell through internet searches.
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Is there anything I should know or consider before giving a pet as a gift?
I want to give someone a pet as a gift. I was thinking of making it a Christmas gift, but it could be a birthday gift if I don't find the right pet soon. So I was discussing the options with some ...
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Does age matter when adopting a cat (if you already own a cat)?
If I already have a cat (or a kitten), and I want to get another to keep it company.
Say the cat I have already is a couple years old, is it okay for me to get a new kitten? Or the other way around? ...
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How can I tell whether adopting a second cat is a good idea?
I have a 7-year-old female cat, adopted from the Humane Society last September. About a month ago we moved from a two-story house into a smaller one-bedroom condo. Perhaps because I brought a lot of ...
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how can you tell if a kitten will have short or long hair?
I am getting a kitten from from a women, the momma cat and her kittens were dropped off at her house. They're not ready yet so I've only seen them in pictures. She estimated that they are about 4-5 ...
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Are there any special considerations when taking in a stray cat?
I have friends who recently found a stray cat (who appears to be a little older than a kitten, but not much).
They want to keep her (if she doesn't belong to anyone), but don't know anything about ...
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Do ferrets get along with other pets?
While reading about things to know when acquiring a ferret, I came across this article that says that ferrets do not get along with other pets:
Most ferrets don't get along with birds, fish, ...
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Is there a pet which eats flies
Is there any pet which I can hold indoors in Central European household and which eats flies (and any other insects) flying around my house? I got plenty of them because my neighbor has a pig farm ...
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For two kittens in the apartment, how important is gender?
I have a male kitten—1.5 month old Maine Coon, who has been living with us for a week or so—and there is possibility to have another one, not necessary the same breed, for their own good and our fun. ...
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What is the difference between a "reputable breeder" and a "pet mill?"
I have seen and heard some really bad things about puppy mills and other pet mills. And many places, like the AKC, recommend finding a reputable breeder to purchase an animal directly rather than ...
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Is it safe to let a pet lick your face?
Many people let their pets, such as a dog, lick their face and lips. Is this safe or are there any serious problems with this?
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What mammals that are commonly kept as pets can be kept healthy on a vegan diet? [closed]
We know from Can I feed my cat a vegetarian or vegan diet? that trying to force a vegan diet on some types of pets might not be healthy.
If someone is looking for pet, with a preference for a ...
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What small pets should I consider for a preteen with limited space? [closed]
There are no other pets or children in the house, this child will be keeping the pet in their room and be responsible for it's care and feeding. The parents will be supervising the care-giving, but ...
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Are rabbits really the third most popular pet?
I have heard that rabbits are currently the third most popular pet in the United States, is this true? Is popularity dependent on country (and if so how is it measured)?
I know from experience that ...
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