Top 10 Easiest House Pets to Take Care Of
Betta fish are really good pets. They could live for a couple of days without food, but they'll be really hungry. You just have to clean their tanks about once a week. You also have to check the water temperature for the fish. Different kinds of fish need different care. I have three betta fish. I keep them in different tanks because they might attack each other, so I have some experience. I also had ten goldfish before, but they all died because some ate a lot and died, and others got no food and died from that. You should have from 1-3 fish in one tank because it gets harder to take care of them. I also had a guinea pig, but they were a little harder to take care of. So, I think you should get a fish as your first pet. Then, when you grow more responsibility, get a hamster, then a dog or a cat. Bye.
Fish can be either easy or hard to take care of, depending on the type of fish you buy. Goldfish, a very commonly bought pet, are very easy to take care of. You have to feed them every night, which doesn't require a lot of time and patience. To help clean your fish tank, you could buy an algae eater. They clean the tank for you.
I'll admit, fish do need a little bit of room. Your tank needs to be twice the size of an adult fish. Once you have the necessary supplies, the care part becomes very easy. Also, adding decorations such as a fish bridge or a Quidditch stadium can make the fish tank a cute place for your fish. Betta fish, on the other hand, require a lot of work.
I have a Chinese dwarf hamster named Latte, who I got almost 2 years ago. They are the sweetest hamsters ever! They are very easy to take care of. You simply have to make sure they have a 360" cage, a water bottle, a wheel (not wired), hideouts, a hamster ball, food (Ox Bow is a great brand), bedding (do not use pine), a hamster bath, tons of chews, treats, and other accessories. That may seem like a lot, but it is inexpensive. My total came to about $90, but it was worth it! My hamster is so loving, unlike the Syrian hamsters who bite constantly. Latte has never bitten me and loves everything and everyone. I love her being so content!
We had hamsters, and at one point, I think we had about 50 because they kept having babies and then more babies. But they are super fun to have around. I remember we put a twist tie on our cage door, and the dad hamster untwisted it and got out. We found it like a day later in my mom's closet. That hamster was really smart. We put one on our treadmill one time. It was really funny. They're really easy to take care of too.
Dogs are my favorite pets. I have a husky. Although they are very cute and fluffy (it's so fluffy!), they can be mischievous and naughty. They are extremely intelligent and hilarious. If you want one, I strongly recommend you stay at home a lot. If you don't, they may escape and run off. They get distracted by noises and sometimes run into roads. Unfortunately, most huskies die from running into the road and getting hit. So, if you want one of these amazing dogs, give them a lot of attention and don't leave them outside when you're away!
Well, I have waited four long years to get another dog, after the passing of my highly aggressive Akita (Shiba Inu). In that time, I have managed to gather a LOT of information on this amazing species.
In my opinion, the easiest breed would most likely be a pug, seeing as they need little exercise and grooming, are easy to train, fit for any environment, and are very social with people and other dogs.
It is the only domesticated species in the family Felidae and is often referred to as the domestic cat to distinguish it from the wild members of the family. A cat can either be a house cat, a farm cat or a feral cat; the latter ranges freely and avoids human contact.
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Cats should be No. 1. If you want a pet that's easy to care for but with whom you can still share unlimited affection, go for cats. My cat practically looks after himself. He takes care of his own grooming, hygiene, and exercise needs. All I have to do is feed him twice a day. People think cats are aloof and distant, but that's because they show love in very subtle ways, which it is your job to learn.
While the cat doesn't need your love and attention to thrive, if a cat has bonded with you, it's because it really wants to. The more you love your cat, the more they bond with you. At the same time, if you just want a casual housemate or a mouse hunter, cats are fine with that too. Neglect your cat, and he will probably just find somewhere else to live. When you put in the effort, the bond is an incredibly tight one. Once you are bonded, YOU and only you are the one they really trust and care about.
Cats are happy doing their own thing and are rarely needy. There is lots of stuff you can do with your cat. I take my cat for walks to the park late at night when it's quiet. The good thing, though, is if I don't feel like doing it, he doesn't need to be walked. He can just as well go out on his own. Cats are the perfect balance between cuddly affection and mature independence.
One person said that they do not smell. I disagree, especially for bearded dragons. They don't produce body odor, but their feces are real, and if you don't do at least a weekly full cage deep cleaning, then they will begin to stink. Also, bathe the lizard in water to get feces residue off. Otherwise, they are super easy.
I had a couple for a while, but my first one died and he was so loving! He was only 6 months old and was oversized because of eating too many crickets, which led to paralysis and eventually caused his death. He ate 12 crickets a day. That was way too much! My new ones eat 12 each on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. That is a good amount.
My family owns many animals, and honestly, my leopard gecko isn't the easiest to take care of, but they don't require a lot of work and time. Just do your research (Of course, with all pets!) and make sure they have at least two or three hides, as well as a heat mat under one, and preferably something to test the temperatures. They need one side of their cage warm (with the heat mat) and the other side cold. Other than that, they're pretty easy. They just need crickets and mealworms dusted with calcium powder every couple of days. And make sure you use paper towels or reptile carpet as substrate. Sand can cause impaction and kill them. I would recommend getting a leopard gecko if you are a gentle, calm person and I would say try to handle them once a day if you can. They are very loving and affectionate pets!
Frogs, specifically African Dwarf frogs, are amazing and adorable. I had two for at least six years. One lasted eight. They are very easy to take care of, they don't smell, and you don't have to be home all the time to watch them. Mine knew who I was and would follow my finger around if I traced it on the glass. All of my friends always wanted to see them because they are so unique. I highly recommend getting one if you want a pet you can take care of on your own.
I own African Dwarf frogs, and trust me, they are so easy to take care of. They are so much fun to watch and aren't as smelly as hamsters or dogs or cats! Ten times less work! Plus, you clean the tank once every three months! Just like fish but less cleaning! And I love them so much!
Frogs are super easy and funny to watch as they play. You only have to feed them a few times a week and clean their enclosure every three months. I got mine at a toy store, and trust me, they are super great.
I have really wanted a small pet for a while, and a turtle would be nice. The only thing is, I already have a dog, and we usually are away.
All you need is a big space for it to live in and a huge rock. They are smart and they recognize you as their owner.
Turtles are cute, fun, and can be difficult to take care of, but it is worth it for such an adorable pet.
It depends on the type of bird. If it's a large parrot, like a macaw, they can live for about 50 years. Macaws and other large parrots scream very loudly, which is not good for young children, especially when they bite. If it is your first time getting a bird, I suggest you get a smaller bird, like a budgerigar or a cockatiel, which live about 10-20 years and are relatively quiet even if they scream. (Mine don't scream. They squawk, but it's not that loud.) They are easier than a cat or dog because you only have to clean their cage once a week or every two weeks, unlike a litter box which is like once every 3-5 days. (One thing I am not bringing down the other animals in favor of birds, okay?) Anyway, dogs bark, which could annoy neighbors, especially if you live in a townhouse, but a parakeet is something your neighbors will never notice since budgies are really quiet.
That depends on the type of bird. Budgies are probably the easiest. I mean, give them food, water, plenty of space, and that's pretty much it, as long as you're keeping them in a cage. Training them is a whole other story. I got the most untrained adult birds in the world, but I managed to get them to eat from my hand, perch on it while eating, but I can't get them to step up. They fly everywhere when my hand gets close to them, and there isn't any food. Please give me some tips. I really want my birds to be trained so I can take them in and out of their cage safely and get some exercise. Their cage is pretty big and it's okay, but you know what I mean.
My dad was thinking really hard about a pet for me to have. I am fourteen, and my family travels quite often to visit family. We already have goldfish, so he needed to think harder. I LOVE animals, but due to our lifestyle, he had a tough decision to make. Either keep me begging and whining or find me a suitable pet. He chose hermit crabs. They're easy, affordable, and perfect for a mature child to take care of. They are low maintenance and don't smell if you properly care for them.
You need to be careful with them. They are fragile creatures and easily frightened. If you want one, be careful of the environment and weather. Do NOT spray toxic substances or expose them to it, or they WILL DIE. Otherwise, I highly recommend them. They require less work than a fish tank too, in cleaning terms.
We had 4 crabs, and they changed shells, which was neat for the kids to watch. Always had to clean the tank daily because it always smelled the room up like dead fish! They seem like easy pets, but they need a heat source, light, rocks, lots of larger shells (which cost more than the crab itself), and a place to hide under. I would empty and do an entire tank cleaning and straining everything weekly. Headache! Do not put them in one of those little "5 x 8" plastic tanks. They will die. Anyhow, I will never get another! I thought they were easy pets for kids. I was wrong! They're smelly pets, more like it, and there's lots of cleaning tank work!
Mealworms are great. Get a plastic storage bin, shoebox size. Drill holes around the top lip of the container. Add a container of rolled oats. Keep it dry! Dump in your mealworms, add a carrot and a toilet paper tube. And voilĂ ! Mealworm farm. You can watch them pupate, morph into beetles, and then about a week later, watch teeny tiny mealworms grow. I'll say it again though, keep it dry! And keep it in a dark, well-ventilated area.
When I was in 6th grade last year, I kept mealworms for my school's science fair. I actually won first place because they are so easy to take care of! Just put them in a jar with holes and give them food (banana peels are great), and ta-da! You have your mealworm farm. I'm not sure about pet earthworms, though. I don't think they would live very long.
I. Love. Worms. People think it's crazy that I have this weird obsession, but I actually do! Especially mealworms. Mealworms are great. They're so easy to care for and breed. In fact, when I was 5, I got my first mealworms. When I started out, I had 10, and in a short amount of time, I had 30! I sell them now, and it's so much fun. They are a great pet for everyone.
Guinea pigs should be way higher on the list. I got them in second grade, and one has recently passed, so we got another one. We clean their cage twice a week and provide them with fresh water and food every day. Guinea pigs need to be treated as part of the family, but you can also leave them for quite a bit. They will be fine by themselves if you provide them with food, water, toys, and enough space. They are way easier to take care of than a dog, which I can say with confidence since I own both guinea pigs and a dog.
I don't actually think they're as "easy" to care for, but they aren't super hard either. As I walk in the door, my little one wheeks and wheeks, knowing that it's treat time. They need regular vet checkups and are prone to a lot of unrecognizable diseases. They are smarter than you think! Mine know a lot of tricks.
They don't smell as much as a lot of people think, but my old one constantly needs baths. There are a lot of people who just lock them in a store-bought cage, but they need exercise as they also tend to get more rotund. A lot of people can be capable of owning a guinea pig, but please don't buy your six-year-old daughter one for her birthday.
Snails are amazing! They are super cute (in my opinion) and can be held as well. I had two pet garden snails, and they were so much fun! Unfortunately, they died of mites. If you get snails, make sure to clean the container at least once a month and ensure it is secure. You can feed them pretty much anything. Just make sure to give them calcium as well. It's also fun to race them, make treats for them, and watch them slime around!
They are quite fast and love climbing, especially on your hands. I don't care what anyone says about snails, they are super cool! They live a long time in captivity if you care for them well and are quite rewarding. Just make sure to check for eggs, as they are hermaphrodites, and get multiple because they get lonely and like playing with each other!
Snails are the easiest pets in the world. They are perfectly happy in a plastic box or critter keeper, so long as it's wet, and will eat both fresh and old food of all kinds. Not to mention, unlike other animals on here, you can always hold a snail, no training required, so long as you wet your hand, and they never bite. If you have several, you can expect more than enough babies to replace the ones that die off.
The only issue is they reek! Especially if you leave a dead one around or don't take out the old food.
My sister's friend has a hedgehog, and they lived happily ever after! They lived such a happily ever after that I was thinking about adopting one myself! So, I did some research. Hedgehogs are fairly easy to wash. The problem is they are nocturnal, meaning, for those of you who don't know, they mostly do things at night. So, you will most likely only play with them for a short amount of time during the daylight hours. Other than that, have fun!
I've been doing research for years now, and they're shy at first but eventually warm up to you. You can put them in a dark, enclosed space for the first couple of weeks with a piece of clothing you wear a lot. They will get used to your smell from the clothing. You DO have to feed them live mealworms, but it's not too bad. However, hedgehogs cost a TON of money, which is (mostly) why most people don't have hedgehogs.
I have two adorable hedgehogs that I rescued off of Craigslist. The poor things were tormented by a 4-year-old, and now, with TLC, they are my best friends. Just watch out for the spikes! I feed mine cat food and mealworms, and they are just adorable! If you think hedgehogs shouldn't be pets, just wait until you do have one. They have warmed my heart forever!
I have two rabbits, and the thing with rabbits is they need a very specific setup and routine. Once you have that squared away, they are extremely easy to take care of. The only other challenge can be their personality. I have two sweet little guys who come when I call them, use the litter box, do various tricks, and love to play and cuddle with me. The hardest part of rabbit ownership, in my experience, is bonding two rabbits. IT IS HELL ON EARTH. However, if you have a solo rabbit or a pair that are already bonded, the rest is easy.
I had one rabbit. Her name was Whitedonut, and she was almost cage-free. She actually wasn't too much work, I would say guinea pigs need much more interaction and are harder to take care of. We just had to block off the area around the extra fridge, as she had quite a problem with chewing electrical cords, so we needed some toys. Other than that, rabbits aren't too bad!
Snakes are probably one of the easiest pets you can own. It really depends on the species of snake for heating, housing, etc., but they are very fun and exciting, very interesting to watch and handle if socialized. Their cages require so little cleaning. Probably the least work of any pet I've owned. Most species do require live or frozen mice, so if you're uncomfortable with that, then maybe try a different pet. But if you choose the right species and handle them often, they will bond with you and they have super cute personalities! I would recommend corn snakes. They are very docile with very little upkeep.
My corn snake is the best. I rescued him from very poor conditions under someone else's care. Initially, he was very timid and refused to come near me or eat for the first six months. Now, he's extremely friendly. He's fed every 10 days and his enclosure is cleaned every two weeks. He's never bitten me and loves to explore! I wrap up my bedsheets and duvet for him to explore and work through. People say snakes can't have a personality, but they're definitely wrong.
I see a lot of people say all you need is some paper towel, a box, a water bowl, and a heat mat to have a snake. I disagree. For a happy snake, you need a stimulating enclosure. I have two hides, natural substrate, and loads of climbing material with greenery within his enclosure. I feed him when he's willing to explore out of his enclosure in a separate feeding tub. Definitely get one, but beware, they live for years and years.
Wonderful pet! I have kept South Eastern American toads all my life, starting as a child. My toddler found a toadlet at my stepfather's house, and we took it home. Just mimic the environment they normally live in: soil, water, rocks, weeds, plants, and a hide in a 10-gallon tank, no smaller. I spritz the enclosure once a week with water. We keep the house at a comfortable temperature.
It eats one mealworm larvae and one housefly a day, right from our hands. In two months, it has tripled in size. Great fun and a sweet little teaching tool for my toddler. We talk about its features: big beautiful golden eyes, soft tummy, and bumpy back. Tiny toes and fragile nature. My son is learning to be gentle. This will come in handy with any future additions to our family! Feeding it is easy and free.
Very nice pets, really easy to take care of.
Toads make great pets. Try playing leapfrog, but be careful. They are hard to catch.
Big species of tortoise, like sulcatas, are very hardy when they turn to adults, but they are not easy to care for unless you have a big grassy garden and it is hot all year long. If you meet those requirements, you can just leave the tortoise outside and let it graze all day. Give it a place to hide and occasional treats of flowers, prickly cactus, and lettuce, and they'll most likely outlive you.
I have always wanted a tortoise. They cost a lot. The only problem is, how do you care for them?
I love ants so much, and funny story: as a kid in 2nd and 3rd grade, I LOVED these tiny little bugs. One day, I got one of those pink pencil boxes your teacher may give you, went to the large field at my school, and collected grass, dirt, sticks, leaves, and of course, ants. I took them home, kept them in my room, and gave them things like water in bottle caps, along with food. As usual, they died, but it's been years and my love for ants has never died.
I held a ferret in a pet store the other day, and it was so cute! It bit my hand a few times, but it did not hurt. Hamster bites hurt way more than ferret bites. You have to buy a big cage, and take them out every day to play with them for 2 hours. You can also take them for walks. You can teach them tricks and even their names!
You also need to buy them toys, a litter box, hammocks, or tunnels with fur to let them rest and sleep. If you do not like the smell of them, pet stores (Sweet Pets is recommended) sell odor remover that you simply spray on the ferret. You also have to buy soap and give them baths. Ferrets are the most fun!
I LOVE FERRETS! I only just recently got one, and she is a female white albino with black eyes. They are not too expensive. I got Abbie for 150 dollars from Unwanted Fuzz, and she is absolutely amazing! She loves getting walked on her harness every day, and I love walking her too. We get along really well.
At first, she was a little nippy, but all I had to do was scruff her on the neck a few times when she went to bite, and then she was fine. Ferrets can be very funny and extremely entertaining. Abbie flips around in her cage all the time and is always being funny and adorable. She lives in a small cage with a pipe leading to a much bigger old cabinet with ramps all around and baby toys. Ferrets are a great pet to have and pretty easy to feed.
My rats have always been my best friends. They're small but lovable, like a permanent pocket-sized puppy! Always get two. That'll keep each other entertained while you work.
Rats aren't nocturnal or diurnal, but instead are pretty much available when you are! Weekly cleanings are a minor drawback, but they don't smell, and it's better than picking up dog poo with your hands daily. Exercise is simple. Rather than long, muddy walks in the rain, simply release them into a rat-safe room.
Rats can learn dozens of tricks and are always up for a bit of grooming. They are actually cleaner than dogs due to their low exposure to germs outside.
These little rodents are so easy to take care of. They live in a cage that becomes messy very slowly, they eat cheap food, and rarely become ill. What more would you want to be classified as a low-maintenance pet? Don't get me wrong, I love my pet fish, guinea pigs, and cats, but a rat simply is so much less work than these.
Mice, if cared for properly, are OK pets. They will still pee and poo on you, no matter how "tame." The enclosure needs to be cleaned twice a week, or they smell. Anyone that tells you otherwise has just gotten used to the stink. I worked at a pet store and cleaned the enclosure daily. They will eat their own young and can chew plastic cage sides to escape. The best route is a 10-gallon glass tank with a wire lid that cannot be reached. Use pine shaving bedding (NEVER cedar), a free-hanging water bottle, a paper towel tube, a plastic wheel, and a small metal bowl for food, and they'll be content.
I think mice are really cute! Mice should be easy to take care of. They eat pretty much anything, but be careful and don't feed them candy. Candy will make them sick and they could die quickly. Mice like Cheeto Puffs and cheese balls. Experiment and find out what their favorite foods are.
Don't feed them fast food or processed cheese, like the cheese squares that come in packets. Feed them cheese that was freshly made. At Whole Foods, there is a desk where they make cheese right there! Have fun with your mouse!
I want a pig more than anything in the world!
Sea monkeys can live for two years and sustain a family of sea monkeys for more than a decade. Their bowl, tank, or jar never has to be cleaned. In fact, they seem to prefer messy water. They do need salt water, but they can survive much more than most creatures. Sea monkeys can eat special food that comes with a kit, or alternatives like yeast, sliced salami, and phytoplankton. Did you know their eggs can survive two years out of water? In other words, sea monkeys are perfect beginner pets.
I have gotten Sea Monkeys for Christmas for two years, and they're SO EASY to take care of! All you have to do is feed them. It's so much fun to watch how fast they grow!
They don't take much caring for, and I have to say they are pretty cool.
This is my opinion, but I personally feel like sugar gliders aren't very good pets to keep, and I don't think they should be house pets. I certainly have done my research because I wanted one. However, I realized during my research that these beautiful creatures should not be pets. But, if you feel absolutely sure that you will provide all their necessities, care, etc., and give them lots of room and love, then I guess you could get one. Just so you know, these animals are also wild. They're not like a fish, a dog, or a cat. If you read this and still are very positive that you will get one, that's good for you, and good luck to you and your little buddy.
I have been doing a lot of research about them. That is what I have done all day long. But, they are extremely expensive. The supplies aren't what are expensive, but since sugar gliders are exotic animals, they are hard to find. Baby sugar gliders are about $200-$400 if they are 8 to 12 weeks old. That said, they would be very fun, low-maintenance animals to have, but you have to be able to have a lot of free time in your day to play with them and be aware of everything that could harm them.
I've raised a few of them. They require a lot of delicate maintenance, but the transformation is amazing.
Beautiful and amazingly easy to take care of.