I don't understand why all of them are easy. I've known and watched about all of them and they're not that easy. You can't just leave it there and neglected them (even fishes). They need a clean, safe home. And they are smart, have emotions and memories, so interact with them…!
-they poop ALOT the only saving grace is that its dry, hard and compact -nocturnal -very energetic, if you have any genuine love for it you will have to let it out ATLEAST once a day for an hour or two -they dont like being help, pet or really anything that involves you touching it (the only time my sister was able to hold hers was when he was sickand dying) -they are fragile creatures, broken bones dont heal with them -they are always chewing and go through toys quickly -they cant get wet (dust in dust baths are pretty expensive -their gut is highly susceptible to problems the slightest upset can often lead to vet visits
all this being said, if you have your heart set on a chinchilla, do NOT get it from pet smart. look for a reputable breeder who breeds them with their health and wellness in mind.
our furry friend, my sisters pet chinchilla koko was from petco and had a defect in his teeth which caused his back teeth to grow out of control and cut his gums leading him to eat less. because of his fur and the fact we couldn't pick him up, by the time he showed any noticable signs of a problem its was too late. we had him on medicine to help get rid of the infection while we tried to get him more narrow things to chew on but by the second day he wasn't eating at all and he had gotten a prolapse because of the medicine. he was too underweight to go in for surgery for the prolapse (and the surgery in question had a low success rate because of how fragile they are) he passed away a day after the prolapse.
he was a special little guy and we still miss him.
There is no such thing as an easy pet they all require time, money, space and lots of other things sure some pets are easier like a snake is easier then a dog but both are not easy
😕 This is such a Joke. Cats are some of the MOST unsanitary animals. They leak urine Everywhere because they can’t wipe themselves, you have to endure their foul poop odor 4 times a day, they lick themselves in their own bacterial saliva, they shed hair Everywhere – on your clothes, bedding, table, dishes, it gets in your food. They chew your electric wires and cables. Of all these animals listed, turtles and fish are the “Cleanest”. I can now understand why people don’t have pets living with them. 😮
Jesus, birds, rabbits, turtles are not easy pets, especially birds. Contrary to what this says, most birds require frequent attention, poop everywhere, and WILL NEVER SHUT UP… I love birds, genuinely want to get one, but they are not a good pet if you’re looking for something simple. I’m afraid if I get one I’d get tired of it, or not be able to provide it with the best life
its over. Adding movie clips and such is reaching the limit of this type of trendiness. Just show the the damn animals. Next you'll be adding a laugh track. plus, this woman's voice is grating and condescending.
“Sheldon and Amy weren’t wrong in thinking a turtle is an easy pet to own”
Actually they were, considering they discussed why they thought turtles made perfect pets, but never once discussed their care requirements and how difficult and specialized they may be, which is the case for any and all pets
On a related note is goldfish. I don’t get why people consider them beginner pets, fish keepers agree they are NOT beginner fish, due to how big and messy they get!
I could also mention the other pets in this list, but other comments got that covered (goldfish and turtles didn’t come up as much, so I figured I’d help give them some attention)
Turtles: they need an expensive heat lamp, they need a big enclosure depending on their size, they need a rock platform and some kind of place to provide them with land, daily water changes, check the water's PH level regularly, clean the aquarium, clean the droppings daily and feed it with turtle food, small fishes, frozen/live insects and vegetables. They are not so easy to own, neither cheap. Rabbits: They need a play pen, toys, daily hay fill up, daily clean up, daily water changes, veggies, training, taming, supervision, etc. They are not an easy pet. Birds: they need a cage as big as possible as they need to fly around, they can't eat seeds since that leads to obesity and need a pellet based diet with veggies, fruits and small amount of seeds, toys, taming, training, time out of their cage, daily clean up and bonding. They are very costly if you would ask me. Hamster: They need a BIG fish tanks (but they might still get bored of their paradise), toys, proper diet, a big wheel, substrate to burrow, sand bath, hideout, training, bonding, time out of their enclosure, and a lot more requirements. A hamster ball is dangerous for them. They are not great for kids and are not easy pets at all. Guinea pig: Be ready to give them your full attention because they are very social animals and need a lot of care and attention, make sure to buy them piggy friends, a big enclosure, toys, hidouts, proper diet, etc.
Definitely don't take this video as gospel. Do a bit more research about the specific animal you are considering. They skipped over many important points, like whether an animal is social and needs to be part of a herd. (Like Guinea pigs, who must be kept in pairs by law in Switzerland, because they get depressed if they are alone.) Bonus points for knowing that Tortoises are Turtles. 😏 2:10 If you live outside of the US, you probably can't get an insect as a pet. For some reason, regulations are very loose in America. They allow all sorts of exotic South American and African animals as pets.
Anyone watching this, please ignore it. Rabbits are a living hell and the bane of my existence.
My wife brought two rabbits home for our daughter. She bought them a tiny indoor cage (from pets at home). Zero research, and let's just say I wasn't happy when I returned from work.
My only condition on keeping them is that my daughter helps look after them (she lost interest after a week). And that they move outside into a suitable enclosure.
The week after they came home with my wife, I bought a shed and materials. I build an 8ft wide by 12 feet long enclosure / run onto the side. (I actually researched and realised rabbitts need ALOT of space to be happy). In time, I have begun to enjoy caring for them. They live a really happy life. The shed is fitted with a UVB light for warmth, and the run is super secure and safe. They have plenty of room to run and "binkey" and seem very happy with the life they live.
In short, if your wife brings home a rbabit, take it back. These fury things have cost me hundreds of pounds.
Happy National Pet Day! What kind of pet do you have? Let us know below!
My first pets were chickens but they died now i got parakiets and cats
My turtles are the most low maintenanced of all😂
I don't understand why all of them are easy. I've known and watched about all of them and they're not that easy. You can't just leave it there and neglected them (even fishes). They need a clean, safe home. And they are smart, have emotions and memories, so interact with them…!
IDIOTS, YOU'VE JUST SCARED THE LIVING DELIGHTS OUT OF MY KIDS WITH THOSE CLIPS.
all wrong.
Sea monkeys? Really?
Chinchilas are NOT easy pets.
-they poop ALOT the only saving grace is that its dry, hard and compact
-nocturnal
-very energetic, if you have any genuine love for it you will have to let it out ATLEAST once a day for an hour or two
-they dont like being help, pet or really anything that involves you touching it (the only time my sister was able to hold hers was when he was sickand dying)
-they are fragile creatures, broken bones dont heal with them
-they are always chewing and go through toys quickly
-they cant get wet (dust in dust baths are pretty expensive
-their gut is highly susceptible to problems the slightest upset can often lead to vet visits
all this being said, if you have your heart set on a chinchilla, do NOT get it from pet smart. look for a reputable breeder who breeds them with their health and wellness in mind.
our furry friend, my sisters pet chinchilla koko was from petco and had a defect in his teeth which caused his back teeth to grow out of control and cut his gums leading him to eat less. because of his fur and the fact we couldn't pick him up, by the time he showed any noticable signs of a problem its was too late. we had him on medicine to help get rid of the infection while we tried to get him more narrow things to chew on but by the second day he wasn't eating at all and he had gotten a prolapse because of the medicine. he was too underweight to go in for surgery for the prolapse (and the surgery in question had a low success rate because of how fragile they are) he passed away a day after the prolapse.
he was a special little guy and we still miss him.
Turtles specifically their tanks, are a pain in the b to take care of. I would never recommend having turtles. Tortoises on the other hand.
Guinea pigs are super hard their cage gets dirty very often and is a lot of work to clean out very frequently
The bird thing is wrong on all levels
Birds as pets can be fun to have, but are not so easy to maintain.
There is no such thing as an easy pet they all require time, money, space and lots of other things sure some pets are easier like a snake is easier then a dog but both are not easy
My cat luna died recently. So i'm in the market for something different. This really helped!
😕 This is such a Joke. Cats are some of the MOST unsanitary animals. They leak urine Everywhere because they can’t wipe themselves, you have to endure their foul poop odor 4 times a day, they lick themselves in their own bacterial saliva, they shed hair Everywhere – on your clothes, bedding, table, dishes, it gets in your food. They chew your electric wires and cables. Of all these animals listed, turtles and fish are the “Cleanest”. I can now understand why people don’t have pets living with them. 😮
Jesus, birds, rabbits, turtles are not easy pets, especially birds. Contrary to what this says, most birds require frequent attention, poop everywhere, and WILL NEVER SHUT UP… I love birds, genuinely want to get one, but they are not a good pet if you’re looking for something simple. I’m afraid if I get one I’d get tired of it, or not be able to provide it with the best life
I had a hamster and he died because someone in my household Left his cage door open
Guinea Pigs and rabbits are not low maintenance pets ! They need a lot of space and variation. And their diet is quite strict
Gerbils and better than hamsters
My pets are two cute budgie birds. Comment your pet
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Birds need a lot of attention and large space that can either be a very large cage a room or share room with its owner
I have a tortoise
its over. Adding movie clips and such is reaching the limit of this type of trendiness. Just show the the damn animals. Next you'll be adding a laugh track. plus, this woman's voice is grating and condescending.
I appreciate the natural ingredients in Happy Furr Shampoo and Conditioner, It seems to be keeping my pet's fur healthy and manageable.
“Sheldon and Amy weren’t wrong in thinking a turtle is an easy pet to own”
Actually they were, considering they discussed why they thought turtles made perfect pets, but never once discussed their care requirements and how difficult and specialized they may be, which is the case for any and all pets
On a related note is goldfish. I don’t get why people consider them beginner pets, fish keepers agree they are NOT beginner fish, due to how big and messy they get!
I could also mention the other pets in this list, but other comments got that covered (goldfish and turtles didn’t come up as much, so I figured I’d help give them some attention)
Turtles: they need an expensive heat lamp, they need a big enclosure depending on their size, they need a rock platform and some kind of place to provide them with land, daily water changes, check the water's PH level regularly, clean the aquarium, clean the droppings daily and feed it with turtle food, small fishes, frozen/live insects and vegetables.
They are not so easy to own, neither cheap.
Rabbits: They need a play pen, toys, daily hay fill up, daily clean up, daily water changes, veggies, training, taming, supervision, etc.
They are not an easy pet.
Birds: they need a cage as big as possible as they need to fly around, they can't eat seeds since that leads to obesity and need a pellet based diet with veggies, fruits and small amount of seeds, toys, taming, training, time out of their cage, daily clean up and bonding.
They are very costly if you would ask me.
Hamster: They need a BIG fish tanks (but they might still get bored of their paradise), toys, proper diet, a big wheel, substrate to burrow, sand bath, hideout, training, bonding, time out of their enclosure, and a lot more requirements. A hamster ball is dangerous for them.
They are not great for kids and are not easy pets at all.
Guinea pig: Be ready to give them your full attention because they are very social animals and need a lot of care and attention, make sure to buy them piggy friends, a big enclosure, toys, hidouts, proper diet, etc.
Definitely don't take this video as gospel.
Do a bit more research about the specific animal you are considering.
They skipped over many important points, like whether an animal is social and needs to be part of a herd. (Like Guinea pigs, who must be kept in pairs by law in Switzerland, because they get depressed if they are alone.)
Bonus points for knowing that Tortoises are Turtles. 😏
2:10 If you live outside of the US, you probably can't get an insect as a pet. For some reason, regulations are very loose in America. They allow all sorts of exotic South American and African animals as pets.
Anyone watching this, please ignore it. Rabbits are a living hell and the bane of my existence.
My wife brought two rabbits home for our daughter. She bought them a tiny indoor cage (from pets at home). Zero research, and let's just say I wasn't happy when I returned from work.
My only condition on keeping them is that my daughter helps look after them (she lost interest after a week). And that they move outside into a suitable enclosure.
The week after they came home with my wife, I bought a shed and materials. I build an 8ft wide by 12 feet long enclosure / run onto the side. (I actually researched and realised rabbitts need ALOT of space to be happy). In time, I have begun to enjoy caring for them. They live a really happy life. The shed is fitted with a UVB light for warmth, and the run is super secure and safe. They have plenty of room to run and "binkey" and seem very happy with the life they live.
In short, if your wife brings home a rbabit, take it back. These fury things have cost me hundreds of pounds.