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Children often beg for a pet whenever passing a puppy on a walk or after a friend gets a new kitten. However, getting a pet is a big decision. Having a pet is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly, so make sure to think of all the aspects of caring for a pet before you bring one home.

Having a pet means adding a new member to your family, similar to deciding on having a new baby. Pets should be fed well, receive enough exercise, and have a good place to sleep. Of course, your pet should never be hit or abused. Socializing your new pet with many people and animals will help you have a friendly pet. Training is also essential when getting new pets; even a kitten needs to be trained to use a litter box and to not scratch furniture. Teaching the new animal rules will make it easier to live with and will give you less stress. Training classes are also available for dogs which costs, but is a good idea, especially if you are new to dog ownership.

Planning for unexpected pet expenses, such as vet bills, is important. Vet bills can be almost as costly as going to the doctor, so saving money for an emergency is a great idea. Food is also costly when owning an animal and will cost you around a few hundred dollars a year.

Going on vacation when you have pets can be a concern. You will need to have someone look in on the animal, provide food and attention, and walk the pet. You could also use a local boarding service, but that can be quite pricey for long vacations.

Owning a pet is difficult, especially while training and teaching a young pet. However, if you have enough time and love for a new family member, a pet can be a rewarding addition.

There isn’t a best breed of dog out there. What is important is which breed of dog is best for you. Dogs have been ‘man’s best friend’ for what seems like forever! We should give that loyalty back to them by choosing a dog that will thrive and be healthy and happy in your particular situation. Don’t get a Great Dane if you live in an apartment! Here are some tips on choosing a breed of dog:

• The first thing you need to think about in choosing a dog as a pet is where you live and how your dog will have to live. As long as you have the right amount of space for the right size dog, you are on your way to being a dog owner. Apartment living is a perfect life for small dogs like Poodles, Chihuahuas, Yorkshire terriers and Dachshunds. These breeds make good house dogs.

• Another tip in choosing a dog as a pet must take into consideration how much time you will have to spend with your dog. Dogs are very social animals and need the company and attention of their owners. No matter what breed you choose, remember that you are going to need to spend time training your dog.

• Having dogs around small children is an important factor in choosing a dog. Most people have the impression that certain breeds are off limits to people with children. This isn’t so, being that it is up to the parents to monitor your child while with any breed of dog. One good way to ensure a safer relationship between your children and the family dog is to raise the dog from a puppy while you are raising your children. But don’t forget, that to a small child, a dog is a moving and breathing stuffed toy. Pulling his tail and fur, sticking their hands in the dog’s mouth, and getting in on the dog’s mealtimes are all a part of having a child and a dog. These are the things that usually end up in a child getting bitten or even mauled. If you choose a dog and you have children, try to get a large breed, a lab or a Golden Retriever for instance. Smaller dogs are notorious land sharks and ankle biters, being that they are easily spoiled by one person and then take their job of protecting that person very seriously! Bigger dogs seem more family oriented.

• If you do decide to choose a large breed of dog, that is where the amount of space is important. The best thing for a big dog is a place to run and get out all that energy. A fenced yard is the best.

• Remember the costs that come along with choosing a dog as a pet. There are rounds of vaccines that puppies need up to one year old that are very important in keeping him from getting sick. You will also need to consider spaying or neutering.

Great, but having man’s second best friend join your family as a pet is a serious commitment. You can’t just get it and forget it. Cats have needs. And you have to supply them. Daily brushing and grooming, proper hygiene and nutritional care are only part of it. There are trips to the veterinarian for routine check-ups, vaccinations and medical treatments. There are different foods, diets and vitamin supplements to provide, if needed. And if you leave home for extended periods of time- there will be cat-sitters added to your list of baby-sitters.

Cats come in all ages, shapes and sizes. And temperaments.

So, how do you know the best place to buy one? Aside from the neighbor down the street who is willing to give their pet to a good home- you will wind up buying a cat. And there are mainly animal shelters, rescue homes, pet shops and breeders to choose from. You might think that a cat breeder would have the prettiest, healthiest and friendliest cats around. But many breeders are greeders- they’re in it just for the money. Here’s a great tip: check with a local cat club before you decide.

So once the cat’s out of the bag, now what?

You are home with your brand new cat. Now you have to see what part of the house she gravitates to. You can be pretty sure it will be behind or under something at first. That’s where you should set up her residence. Her bed, her blanket, her toys all go there. But for sanitary reasons, not her litter box. After all, when nature calls, no one wants it to call where they sleep. And cats are no different.

Now it’s chow time: cat’s just drink milk and eat fish, right?

Wrong! Must be an old cat’s wife’s tale that cats can exist on milk and fish. Just as humans require a balanced, nutritional diet, so do cats. A good quality cat food will give the cat all it needs, without vitamin supplements. Just be sure to check the label for the list of ingredients. Alternate between meat, fish and organ dishes. Too much of any one same food is liable to upset the delicate balance of the cat’s digestive system-so keep it varied. And stay away from table scraps. They may satisfy a cat’s hunger but can do more harm than good.

Don’t worry about illness- a cat has nine lives right?

No matter how careful and caring you are as a pet owner- all pets will eventually come down with something. Some of the most common conditions as reported by veterinarians are: allergies to fleas or foods; vomiting from hairballs; diarrhea from worms or parasites or various other sources; diabetes from wrong diets and upper respiratory infections. Yes, cats get colds too. But, it’s all even part of a healthy cat’s life and with a little help from the cat’s own immune system, your vet’s treatments and your TLC-the cat will pull through and get to live out the rest of its nine lives.