Being a pet owner is a very important job. People who do not own pets or who just are not good pet owners can often overlook it. Even though animals are not humans for many they are still looked at and treated as children and family members. Especially for couples or individuals who do not have children, pets can fill that role and give similar satisfaction. Being the best pet owner you can be is important and really not that hard. Being a pet owner does not have to consume your entire life because pets are simple and really only need a few things to be completely satisfied?

Food

Food is the number one most important thing in the life of your pet. It doesn’t matter what kind of pet you have their diet is what will ultimately determine the quality of their life. If you are always buying the cheapest food odds are that the food you are buying has less nutrients and it full or fillers that have no nutritional value. If you think about it is just like food that we eat. The cheapest food is the worst for you. I am not saying that you should go out and buy the most expensive pet food available because that is absurd but doing research and finding the most nutrients for your money is key.

Time

Your pet needs your time. There are some pets that don’t require any human attention or love so if you have that kind of pet skip to the next paragraph. Most pets require time, love, and energy. Studies have proven that pets that are given daily attention by their owners live longer and healthier. Spending time with your pets feeds the psychological need that they have for attention. The more time you spend with your pet bonding the better pet they will ultimately be all the way around.

A Friend

This is not true for every kind of pet so doing your research will be important here but most pets thrive better when they have a companion of their same species. Some of the most common pets that people have who thrive better with a friend are cats, dogs, and birds. These animals require a lot of attention and play time and when they have a friend it makes it easier when you are gone all the time at work or other things. Animals in their natural state before they were domesticated lived in large packs or families. It is not common to find an animal that lives alone. This is why it is so important for most animals to have a friend.

Alternative Care

If you are someone who works really long hours or goes out of town often then alternative care for you pet is something you have to look into. Alternative care can look like boarding you pet or getting a pet sitter when you are out of town or that just comes to check on them during the day. Finding the right fit for you pet is very important. If you choose to have someone come into your home to take care of your animal a really awesome way to keep your home and ultimately your pet safe is by getting a good security system. I found a company called Smith Monitoring that offers a feature where you can give the pet sitter a specific code for your security systems where anytime they arm or disarm the alarm system you are notified on your smart phone via their app. This way you know if they are actually coming and spending the appropriate amount of time with your pet.

Author Bio: Ally is a writer, wife, youth mentor, and health nut. Follow her blogs for all the current trends on home, health, and family.