Considerations Regarding the Choice of a Pet
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Background:
Animal species that have been selectively bred and managed for
sufficient time to allow selection for preferred attributes such
as temperament and behavior make better pets. However, it must be
remembered that any animal may express natural behaviors as they
mature, including hunting and territorial defensiveness, which
may make them behave in ways that can be unpredictable and
potentially dangerous. Although certain animal species which have
been recently taken from the wild may be hand-raised and may
appear tame, they may be more likely to exhibit natural behaviors
which could make them inappropriate to keep as pets.
The following criteria must be carefully considered when
determining if an animal species is appropriate as a pet:
1. There must be adequate knowledge of the species regarding
nutritional, health care, social, and housing requirements. These
needs should be easily met.
2. The animal must not be illegally imported.
3. The animal must be likely to be an acceptable companion to
the owner, and not likely to be a nuisance on the basis of odor,
noise, uncleanliness, unruliness, and destructive behavior.
4. The animal must be non-venomous.
5. The species must be unlikely to transmit disease to humans,
or to wild or domestic animals.
6. The species must be unlikely to cause ecological damage if
it escapes.
7. The animal must be able to be transported in a humane
manner.
8. Trade and transportation regulations for species existing
in the wild must be enforced.
9. The animals must be obtained from a captive breeding
program.
Reprinted with permission from www.animalhealthcare.ca
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