Dog Cat Pet

What is the easiest pet to have: dog, cat, or a bird?

Which is the messiest?
Which is the most needy?
Which is the most time consuming to take care of?
Which is the most expensive?

Just, what is the easiest pet to own/have/take care of – - – a bird, cat, or dog?

None of these animals are easy. They all consume a lot of time, energy and money.

They all have the potential to be messy. Dogs chew, can urinate/defecate on floors, etc. Cats can scratch furniture, they need a litter box somewhere in the house(potential smell, and mess from litter). Birds molt, throw seeds, defecate sometimes out of their cages(meaning sometimes while hanging on the side of the cage they will defecate and it will get on walls/floors/etc. They are destructive to household objects.

Dogs need walks, playtime, etc. Cats are fairly independent, but may still want attention. Depending on the type of bird you get, they can be like having a child. My bird bird hangs on the side of his cage and waits for me to get him. If I do not he screams, throws seeds, bangs toys, etc. They get jealous, and possessive. My bird will not let anyone near me.

Dogs are time consuming, as they need walks, House Training, etc. Cats not so bad. Birds need you time. You also need to regularly clean water, cut up fresh fruits and veg, change toys around. Play stimulating games, etc.

All these animals are expensive. They all need regular Vet care. A bird would not need vaccinations yearly, but a exam is necessary. Since birds are exotics, they often cost more. My bird became ill once, and it cost $800 for simple tests. Birds need fresh fruits/veg, which get expensive. They destroy toys(and are supposed to), so you need to constantly replace toys. Dogs and cats should also be eating a proper diet, a good quality food.

Personally I think a cat is easiest to take care of. They are often content to do their own thing, and do not need constant attention. On the flip end a bird would be the hardest. So many people get birds thinking they are like hamsters, or fish. They need an owner that can commit to them, and understand their unique social, physical, and emotional needs.

If you really want a bird, but prefer one of the easier beginner birds, go with a budgie. They still need a lot of time, attention, etc. However, they are smaller(therefore eat less fruits and veg), and tend to be cheaper. With that said, do not think these are throw away animals, and once you get tired you simply cover the cage and do something else. And they are still expensive. I rescued a budgie that had mites, and an overgrown beak, and it cost $400 to treat, and he needed monthly beak trimmings for $10 each.

 

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