• what pets are;

• what role pets play in human life;

• how to take care of pets.

Pets and their role in human life

Many years ago, humans tamed and domesticated wild animals. Animals that are specifically bred by people are called domestic. Among domestic animals, a special place is occupied by pets. People keep them in their homes as helpers and friends.

Dogs, cats, aquarium fish, guinea pigs, hamsters, budgerigars, and canaries are the most common pets.

Dog and cat

They support physical health and emotional well-being. For example, walking a dog gets a person moving more actively. And when people spend time with cats, watch fish, or interact with any other pets, they relax, and their mood improves. Pets love their owners. They rejoice at every meeting, giving us warmth and affection.

How to take care of pets

All animals require air, water, food, and warmth to live, but pets also need particular care and attention. A person should know what is necessary to maintain their pet's life.

Care for cats

Cats need to be fed and watered from bowls. This is necessary to maintain order in the house. Besides, cats need a litter box, where the filler must be changed regularly. Sometimes pets can be bathed, and long-haired cats should be brushed weekly. Cats love to play, so you can buy them various toys, houses, as well as scratching posts. Scratching posts are necessary for the pet to sharpen its claws and not damage the furniture.

Feeding a cat

Care for dogs

Dogs also need to be fed and watered daily from bowls. If necessary, pets should be bathed and brushed. Additionally, dogs should be walked at least twice a day. This should be done in designated areas. During these walks, the pet should be on a leash, and large dogs should also wear a muzzle. You can have a great time with dogs, playing and teaching them various commands.

Dog on a walk

Care for aquarium fish

The homeland of most aquarium fish is warm countries. Macropod came to us from China, swordtail from Central America, and catfish and guppy from South America. The homeland of danio rerio is India, and pearl gourami — Southeast Asia. In Russia, aquarium fish live at home in aquariums. Like all pets, fish require specific care. They should be fed 1-2 times a day and kept under good lighting. The aquarium should maintain a constant temperature, and the water should be oxygenated using a special device, as fish breathe oxygen dissolved in the water. Periodically, the aquarium should be cleaned and the water changed. Usually, the water is changed partially, but there can be situations where the water in the aquarium needs to be completely replaced. Then, the fish must be caught using a net and placed in another container with water.

Macropod Danio rerio Guppy

Care for guinea pigs and hamsters

Guinea pigs — are rodents that were brought from South America. These pets have various colors and are completely tailless. At home, guinea pigs are kept in comfortable and spacious cages, which should always be kept clean. Like all animals, pigs need to be fed and watered regularly. Their fur can become tangled, so it needs to be brushed. It is necessary to avoid drafts and dampness, as guinea pigs are afraid of them.

Another domestic pet is the hamster. It is smaller than the guinea pig. It has small ears, short legs, and a tail. The hamster needs to be fed and watered regularly. These rodents are not recommended to be bathed. They live in a cage, which needs to be cleaned as necessary. In the cage, you can place a house, a running wheel, and various toys.

Guinea Pig Hamster

Care for canaries and parrots

Canary — is a small bird native to the Canary Islands. At home, it lives in a spacious and safe cage. Inside the cage should be filled feeders and waterers, a bathing tub, and perches. The bird's growing claws need to be trimmed. It should be allowed to fly around the house. But before doing this, make sure all windows are closed.

One of the most popular domestic birds is the budgerigar. This bird can mimic sounds made by humans. The homeland of the budgerigar is Australia. At home, they live in cages. It is necessary to keep the cage clean. Inside should have a feeder, waterer, perches. Parrots enjoy playing, so you can place various toys in the cage. Also, there should be a mineral stone for the parrot to sharpen its beak. These pets can take water treatments. They should be allowed to fly around the house just like the canaries.

Canary Budgerigar

When a pet starts to get sick, it needs to be taken to a doctor who treats animals. Such a doctor is called a veterinarian.