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GeneralMichaelAugust 18, 2026

What do you wish someone had told you before your first pet?

Genuine question. Everyone seems to have one thing they learned the expensive way, and it is never the thing the internet warns you about. Could be money, could be picking the wrong vet, could be something as small as the bowl. What would you tell someone on day one?

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CSCheyanne S.Sep 11VET TECH

From my experience of owning many animals my first thing I would tell you before getting a pet is researching. I would research as much as I could about the animal I planned to purchase or adopt. Doing research can help you make sure that this pet would be for you checking all your boxes that you were looking for making sure the animal fits with your family/lifestyle. Once you find a pet that fits your lifestyle/ interest. Then you can research the expenses of husbandry, vet care, training and etc. I say this to you because I had gotten a dog without doing my research. Don’t get me wrong he’s a great dog. He is a 2 year old golden doodle. I just wish I had done more research on them before rescuing him. I would not give him up now but there is a lot of time and effort into a dog like him. Grooming, veterinary care, training cost. Just don’t be like me and get puppy or animal you are unsure about.

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