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Anonymous
so ive decided to get a pet, but ive never had a pet before(im a sad fuck) and im very worried it could be a bad experience for him

so i come here to /an/ and ask what kind of pet should i get,

i dont want any kind of birds, sea creatures or clichédogs.

was thinking about a cat..hmm

i essencialy want something that doesent smell, doesent bite much, doesent get into trouble and doesent require lots of money and constant visits to the vet

im counting on you
>> Anonymous
I'd say a cat is the right decision, but eventually you will see yourself confronted with loads of hair. Hold ready a vacuum cleaner in your inventory.
>> Bitter Anon !!WJLRQ1cwCyZ
dobertoad named biscuit
>> Anonymous
>>128685
You ask for too much.
Well, you should consider getting a rat, they're suppose to be really friendly and easy to take care of.
>> Anonymous Alt783 Unvrs5466 !t.Kvo5rgtQ
You ask for too much from your pet then and are probably irresponsible... a small rodent indended for snake food would be good since you will not have too worry about it dieing... You can pride youself in knowing you gave it a few more weeks then most of the target buyers would keep them for...
>> Anonymous
>>128693

TWO rats
>> Anonymous
All animals involve an initial monetary investment. For animals in tanks/cages, the set up of their toys, environment, and all other necessary equipment is going to be at least in the hundreds. If you get a cat or a dog, the cost will come with vaccinations and the FIRST vet visit (cats should get updated on their shots every 3 years) so if you're planning on keeping an animal without ever incurring any cost vet-wise, DON'T GET A PET.
>> Anonymous
With adopting a cat which if by a shelter may be ~$25-75, that is without their vaccinations. You need to buy their food, medium large bags of decent food ie Purina One will be $8-14 each and you'll probably go through one every 3-4 weeks. Cats cannot live on a strictly dry food diet and also need canned food averaging 30 cents a can and 7 cans per 7-10 days on how much they eat. You need to buy a good size litter box setup about ~$20. The litter, large container ~$7-10. dont forget the scooper, you want to keep their litter box clean every two days if not every single day. Cat brushes and combs are necessary ~$4-8. Toys to entertain them. You'll need a carrier for transporting them ~$18-25. Dont forget your Cat collar, registrations, and tags required ! ~$20-30

Talk with a specialist in person about pet options and very importantly what they will cost each day and in the long run.
>> Anonymous
Also taking care of a cat is not as simple as pet, feed, scoop its poop, you need to know its nature, how to gauge its health, find warning signs, emergency home care, keeping them healthy, animal-proofing your house so you're going to need to buy some books on animal care. ~$20-30

You're animal may have to visit the emergency for any countless reasons, and ohhh it will cost you >:)

Also beware does your neighborhood harbor invasive insects to cats?

Is your area prone to fleas?

Reliable and safe flea treatment runs ~$40 for ones such as Advantage or Frontline, in addition to the vet fee for visiting, dont forget the flea comb and if things come to worst you'll need to fleabomb your entire house
>> Anonymous
>>128696

dont get me wrong, i dont know shit about having a pet and im interested in learning some stuff so i dont give it a bad time,

im prety sure you werent born already knowing how to take care of one
>> Anonymous
>>128696

In the time you took to type out your arrogant self righteous tripfaggotry you could have been using it to give valuable and helpful advice to the OP who is cautious as to what they choose, open to all our advice as long term and farily experienced animal caretakers and honestly wants the best for their future pet with its happiness and health in mind

GTFO sir.
>> Anonymous
>>128685i essencialy want something that doesent smell, doesent bite much, doesent get into trouble and doesent require lots of money and constant visits to the vet

might I recommend a pet rock?
>> Bitter Anon !!WJLRQ1cwCyZ
>>128758
seconded
>> Anonymous
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>>128758

THINK AGAIN.
>> Anonymous
If you're not interested in an animal that will need vet care, don't get any. You need to always be prepared for emergencies with any animal, whether it's a gerbil or a horse. If you can't afford the vet you can't afford the pet, etc.

Approximate cost for a cat for one year: At least $340, according to google. The yearly exams, etc from the vet are about $70. $240 of that cost was from 1 bag of cat food per month (at $20). DON'T try to skimp on the price by buying grocery store pet food-- it's really, really not good for them.

That said, I think cats are the easiest pet that you're unlikely to get bored with. Every pet is a hassle and a commitment and a responsibility, regardless of if you're having a bad day or have time or not, but cats usually entertain themselves (still, be prepared for it scratching your furniture or latching on to your ankles if you leave it too bored). As for smell, if you keep the litterbox in the bathroom and just scoop out and flush it every time you go in there, it won't really get bad. That's what I do and people wouldn't even know I had cats if they didn't come around.

You get out of a pet what you put in to it, basically. If you're going to be lazy with its care, it'll make your life suck.
>> Anonymous
>>128768

$20 for a bag of cat food?

FUCK I buy Purina One Senior Protection for mine and it's never over $9.99

ur paying 2 high
>> Anonymous
>>128768
...wait, I got those prices way wrong. The site actually said $835. Whatever, here's the figures: http://www.spca.bc.ca/AnimalCare/petcost.asp
>> Anonymous
>>128768

Scooping and flushing pet litter regardless of whether it is flushable is a bad idea. Keep plastic bags closeby, reuse the vege bags from grocery shopping.
>> Anonymous
>>128769
I kind of think Purina's a sucky brand. But I'm also really anal about my pet's health.
>> Anonymous
>>128773
Very bad idea? Why? I've never had issues with it flushing.
>> Anonymous
I'd get a Norwegian Forest Cat, their fur doesn't require as much maintenance as other animals, although it still needs to be brushed occasionally.

A breeder should give you a non purebred for about $100-150. The litter box costs about I'd say $30. The sand that you need to buy for it you can get at Smart and Final, it's pretty cheap and comes in huge bags. Food by science diet and the wet can food isn't too much either. If from a breeder try to get them pre-vaccinated and pre-litter trained.

Keep it an indoor cat so it can't get injured from fights etc.

Toys aren't much either, you'll need maybe $20 if you're just going to get a few of the typical balls with feathers, toys attached to a rope and stick, etc.

One way or another it'll most likely get fleas, even if indoors, for this you need Frontline or Advantage every 3 months, it's $50 a box.

And don't forget to bring it grass from outside and not to neuter/declaw it.

Potentially get a leash for it to let it be outside when you are, reading or whatnot.

For transport I just put it down in the car because the only places it ever goes is the vet, and it's a short ride and quite rare.

Hope I helped.
>> Anonymous
>>128777
By other animals I meant long-haired animals.
>> Anonymous
>>128777
"A breeder should give you a non purebred for about $100-150."

.......

Why would a breeder breed a non-purebred, and why the HELL would you pay that much money for a normal cat from a breeder when you could get one for a lot cheaper at a shelter?
>> Anonymous
>>128772

Those averages are sure high, they can't possibly be using USD currency.

I get high quality pet litter for $7-9 for a giant bucket from PetCo, you save by reusing the bucket each time there.

Cats do not require going to the vet to have their nails trimmed either, you can safely do it at home.

Canned cat food does not cost $2.00 stop feeding your cat Gourmet Select Superior Walletraping Caviar from the south shores of France.

A good can of cat food is $0.29-49 cents.

That cat treat figure is obscene also. One bag can last them a whole month, you dont need to spoil them into a heartattack.

Food and Water dishes don't need to cost that high.
>> Anonymous
>>128779

Seriously WTF

I would never buy from breeders either, always adopt from a shelter as first choice
>> Anonymous
>>128781
Oops. Um, I tried. Still, not a bad overall price to keep in mind, since you never know with emergency trips to the vet I guess. My first kitten cost over $1,000 in her first month from medical complications.
>> Anonymous
>>128785

Hmm where did you obtain her from?
>> Anonymous
>>128787
Really overcrowded city shelter. My vet said it was because the shelter spayed her so early (she was REALLY young) and it compromised her immune system, so she caught everything there.
>> Anonymous
>>128779
Because not everybody wants to spend $500+ on a purebred.

Also, what if shelters don't have the type of cat you want?
>> Anonymous
>>128789
Craigslist, newspaper ads, etc. There are TONS of ways to get cats without needing to spend assloads of money. Also, with all the homeless cats out there, you'd need to just be really lazy and only look in one shelter to not be able to find what you were looking for in them.
>> Anonymous
>>128769

Purina is shit food.
>> Anonymous
>>128806

Proof and comparisons or gtfo
>> Anonymous
>>128808
I'm not the poster of that comment, but I can say just google some info on what to look for in cat nutrition, look at the ingredients listed on Purina food, and you will understand.
>> Anonymous
What do you recommend for cat food instead of Purina, then?
>> Anonymous
>>128824
I feed my cats Innova EVO, but it's expensive as all hell. Natural Balance isn't horrible I guess, and I've heard Chicken Soup for the cat lover's soul or whatever is really good and not that expensive though I personally haven't seen it at many places. Most of the good stuff you won't find very easily at Petco and Petsmart, but probably at pet stores that sell just pet supplies.
>> Anonymous
>>128829
Kay, googled up a link of some good foods.
http://cats.about.com/od/dryfood/tp/premdrycatfood.htm
>> Anonymous
We've always fed our cats that Kitten Kaboodles food and they were fine and lived long and healthy, hadn't imagined Purine One cat food being bad, show me proof -here-.
>> Anonymous
>>128834
It's not going to kill your cat, but it's not going to help them live to their optimum health either.
Again, google-fu in about five seconds. Why can't you people do this shit yourself? Scroll down the page and you'll see what you're looking for. http://www.healthfood4pets.net/page9.html
>> Anonymous
>>128838
If people here are going to mindlessly scream OMG PURINA IS SHIT111

You better have facts to lay here on the table.
>> Anonymous
>>128841
.....did I just not link you to something? I wasn't the one saying it was shit. I'm saying that you should do your own research because it's not that high quality.
>> Anonymous
>>128843
Reading the page right now, I explained the need for definite proof.

My searches for reviews of Purina One Senior Protection came up with nothing good, and the comparison results pnly brought up a page with a biased comparison on a food producers page.

I'll look more into this Flint River
>> Moonbarker Osbourne
>>128838

I find it awfully suspicious that all that's on a site owned by a competitor
>> Anonymous
>>128685

Get a cat.Seriously.ANYONE can take care of a cat...

Or just start with a budgie.