Small Pet

Small Pet

Which small pet is best for a college student?

I am second year Vet. Tech student and being away from my pets is horrible. I have never had a small pet so i am taking advantage of being away from home to get one. I want something furry and small. I am leaning towards a rat or a hamster. But i am really confused on what will be best. I refuse to get a fish!!

ok im guessing you will need to take into account a variety of aspects
space, initial cost, running costs, impact on life, your impact on the animals life, general awesomeness of the animal itself

because you want something i'd recomend a rodent of some sort, due to the ease of gaining equipment, the space you will potentially have and they're low maintinanve

hampsters, are small, easilly obtained, live relitively short lives (think do you really want a pet after you leave?), are cheap to feed, need little space, and are by nature (bar a few varieties) solitary so can be kept alone (which will cost you less both in the long and short term), however are nocturnal and as a result when you are up an about during the day will disturb his natural cycles.

Rats, these are bigger and so will need a bigger (and more expensive cage) which will take up more space, and they are gregarious (group living animals) and so a minimum of 2 will need to be purchased (they participate in allogrooming) they live a little longer than an average hampster (2-3 years) but respitory issues and cancer are common and this will cost you in vetinary bills, they will also need about an hour a day minimum of 'free riegn' time where they are allowed to wander about your room (which will need to be rat proofed because they chew everything....and steal things too XD), they are much cleverer and can be trained (which is always fun) and can gain very close bonds with thier owners (mine sit on my shoulder when i walk around the house)
they are also crepescular (they are active mainly in the dawn and dusk) and as a result will be awake when you are most active (if you are an average student) but will in both the long and short term cost more than a hampster, but in my opinion will provide a more interesting expeirience but remember not everyone likes rats about

mice have pretty much the same pros and cons as hampsters but are gregarious and so a small group can be kept which is always more fun...but breed like wildfire if they are not the same gender (i'd reccomend a group of females

Guinea pigs are to large and noisy for student accomodation in my opinion, but then again im not the largest guinea pig fan in the world

i keep rats at college, and so am a little bias to say the least , and they definately keep me entertained ^_^ they dont smell if cleaned out regularly but do make a bit of a mess, and pens, coins and other small objects always end up in they're bedding after they have had 'run about time'

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When you get a pet home, there are some basic things that you will need and they come under pet supplies. Some of the important pet supplies include pet food, eating bowls, harnesses and pet bed among many others.

One of the important things that you need to consider while buying a pet bed is the way your dog or cat or any other pet sleeps. A pet bed is mostly required for dogs and cats only although you can buy it for rabbits and some of the other smaller pets too.

The second most important thing to understand is that a pet bed will be different for a dog and different for a cat. Normally, what you use for your dog will not be used for your cat. You can find pet beds at various stores offering other pet supplies and even online. One of the good things is that you will find a lot of variety when it comes to pet beds including the popular heated beds. The heated beds have grown in popularity because of the fact that they have a heating element that will keep the bed warm in the winters and will be comfortable and relaxing for your pet. You can choose from a heated orthopedic bed to a heated thermo pet bed. Most of the pet beds are available in three sizes, which are:

Small: 19"x24" - The small pet bed can take weights of up to 20lbs

Medium: 26"x29" - The medium pet bed can take weights of up to 40lbs

Large: 36x38" - The large pet bed can take weights of up to 60lbs

Another type of popular pet bed found in pet supplies is the round bed. This is a perfect bed for dogs that like to cuddle up when they sleep and for cats that love to sleep with their legs thrown apart. This pet bed is available in three sizes for dogs and they are:

Medium: 36 inches - The medium pet bed can take weights of up to 50lbs

Large: 42 inches - The large pet bed can take weights of up to 80lbs

Extra Large: 52 inches - The extra large pet bed can take weights of up to 140lbs

You can also get these beds in different combinations of colour and design like blue polyester suede that will look neat and even go with the overall décor of your home. The important aspects that needs to be considered while buying a pet bed include the size of your pet, the amount of space in the room, the number of pet you have, their weights, if you need separate pet beds or a single one, the colours, do you need a simple pet bed or a heated bed etc.

When you have decided on your pet bed the next thing will be to consider what other pet supplies you will require. What do I need? These items will vary depending on your pet; cat, dog or rabbit, all of which will each have its own requirements. The most important thing of your pet supplies will be food; a pet won't last very long without it. Once you have selected your food then there will be all the sundries that we spoil our pets with, like collars, lead, pet beds and clothes.

If you need further information on finding the right pet beds visit our on line store. You will also find a large range of pet supplies which include dog collars, cat litter, dog clothes and many more for all pets.

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