Should Students have pets at University?

Should students have pets at University?

Being a student can be lonesome when you are used to staying at your parents where there is always someone to talk to. To fulfill this need, some students choose to have a companion in the form of a pet. This can be a cat, dog, fish, budgie, mouse snake or even a tortoise. When choosing the pet you want as your companion you need to take a few things into consideration. Profgrad will explore the different options and determine if it is viable to keep pets whilst you are at university.

As a student you normally do not have a full time job and therefore you might not earn an income. Having a pet is an on-going cost. Whilst a pet is still young, usually you would need to take your pets to visit the veterinarian on a regular basis. This cost can be quite large for a student and will most definitely put you back. Aside from the visits to the vet, pets need to eat on a regular basis. This is probably going to be the largest cost throughout your pet’s life. Some pets will also need additional products for example a fish will need a pump in its tank, a cat will need a litter box, a dog might need toys and a snake might need a heating pad. For more information, see link below: http://petpep.ava.com.au/different_animals_different_needs

Choosing the right pet is important as you need a pet that will not only fit in with your lifestyle but one that will suite your personality. If you are a very active person you might want to choose a pet that will be able to exercise with you. In this case a fish would probably not be the way to go. If you are studying towards a degree that requires a vast amount of time, you will need a pet that will fit in with those requirements. There are many things to take into account. Visit the link below to see which pet suites your personality.  http://animal-world.com/encyclo/information/types-of-pets.php

As a student you do not own your own home. When it is time for holidays, you might have to go home to your parents. It is important to make sure that the pet you choose will be able to travel with you or you will need someone to feed it while you are not there. If you are renting, your contract term might end and you will need to find alternative accommodation. If this is the case a pet could limit the options available as many places do not allow pets. Before you make the decision to get a pet, you need to take all of the above into consideration and not make a hasty decision as this will affect the next few years of your life.

What pet would you get?