What are some disadvantages of having a companion animal?

Answer 1

all in all pets are fun to have around. but as far pet disadvantages, there's a lot of them.

Whatever pet u get, u still will have to pick up poop, feed them, water them,

make sure their happy, play with them, and love them. if u do get a pet, i recomend

a betta fish. their easy 2 take of,u feed a little food every day, wash out the fish tank,

(no, don't 1 of mom's jelly jars)(with NO soap),and ask your local pet store place on how 2 care 4 fish.

Answer 2

I think that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages because pets provide you with so much. Even though they do become an inconvience at times, they are well worth the effort.

First of all, one advantage is that you can play with your pets. if you like to work out, you can take them running with you. Pets can keep you active which can turn out to be beneficial for your health and your body. It also gives you something to do, pets need attention as well as many needs that you have to keep up with.

Second of all, another advantage to owning your own pet is that animals give you some company. Like, I was at home alone all the time when I was younger, and my dog kept my company so that I wasn't completely alone. If you are like me and don't like being alone, or if you just want someone around so you don't go crazy you should try getting a pet. Animals can be very comforting when you're alone.

Last but not least, pets give you and your home security. In a lot of cases, dogs have saved numbers of lives. Dogs and sometimes cats will give you a warning when an intruder is around your property. It has been known that some animals will even attack if they feel a stranger is going to harm its owners. That can put you in a bad situation if the person meant no harm so it's best to keep your dog trained to just warn a stranger and only attack when attacked. But the security helps to keep your home a safer place, some intruders might just see your animal and leave thinking they will get attacked.

In conclusion, I think that pets can be very helpful. Animals are very useful around a house, especially, when you are at home alone a lot. I personally would say the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, so maybe you should try getting a pet of your own.

Answer 3

Disadvantages of Companion Animals

A disadvantage is that companion animals can sometimes be annoying to friends who visit.

Answer 4

Responsibility. It takes a lot of responsibility and dedication to rear and care for pets.