5 pets we should never have according to this vet

Having a pet is a great responsibility and it is important to respect the needs and requirements that each animal has.
For this reason, sometimes it would be preferable to give up some species of pets, as they are not exactly happy living in a house.
And although dogs and cats are among the most common pets, and among these some species have been banned due to genetic mistreatment, other animals have also become domesticated.
There are those who own canaries, parrots, birds, hamsters or even rabbits.
Yet among these, some veterinarians advise against their adoption, such as the British veterinarian responsible for the Ben the Vet project, who has thousands of followers on social networks, and who regularly creates videos to talk about pets and give the most varied advice in the name of of animal welfare.
In one of his most recent videos, he shared a list of 5 animals that you shouldn't adopt or that you should think about for a long time before doing so.
Contrary to what you might think, the expert wasn't just talking about exotic animals.
Here's what they are.
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Parrot Although they can be excellent pets, as they are the only ones capable of responding and interacting, the vet underlined how difficult it is to provide the space and stimuli they need 'animal needs to be truly happy.
For example, if you adopt a parrot, it is good to know that you will have to give up non-stick pans, since when you heat the non-stick pan it can release deadly fumes for the parrot.
Furthermore, a bored parrot quickly turns into an anxious parrot, with destructive behavior , becoming very noisy and even engaging in self-harm, tearing out its feathers.
2.
Mouse Although they can live for many years if treated well, the average life expectancy of a mouse is between one and two years.
And if it is easy to become attached to these little beings, you are then forced to say goodbye to them very quickly.
It is therefore good to think long and hard before doing so.
3.
Rabbit There are those who think that they are good animals for children, but according to the vet this is just a false myth to be dispelled.
In the wild, rabbits are usually prey animals and therefore are naturally shy and scared, and therefore do not like to be grabbed and petted.
They are also very fragile animals and it is not uncommon for them to escape from the clutches of their owners, falling to the ground and breaking a leg or even their spine.
Rabbits are animals that require regular exercise, have a very particular diet and are predisposed to stomach and dental problems.
Furthermore, it is essential for them to socialize and therefore it is best not to leave them alone, but to take a companion for them (another bunny).
In conclusion, rabbits can indeed be a great pet, but only if you are willing to invest time and energy in them.
They are not animals to be left trapped in small cages.
They would die from the suffering.
4.
Monkey You may probably be wondering why monkeys are on this list.
Although banned in Italy, it is estimated that at least 5,000 primates are kept as pets in the UK.
Monkeys are extremely intelligent and are not domesticated animals nor are they used to living alongside humans.
It is extremely difficult to meet their complex needs at home, forcing the animal to live in captivity.
Obviously there are exceptional cases, such as monkeys trained to help people with disabilities.
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Ferret It is not difficult to find people on social networks who have a ferret as a pet.
And even if they are very funny, they are still animals that would suffer in the home.
Furthermore, as the vet explains, ferrets do not bite for fun "when they bite, they bite seriously", and therefore you need to be careful if you have children at home.
They are very intelligent animals like a dog or cat and need a lot of interaction and space.
They are therefore not animals for everyone.
As always if you want a ferret you must first understand your ability to invest your time and energy with them.
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