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Pets

Pets

πŸ“– In short

A pet is a friend we keep at home, look after and play with. People have kept pets for thousands of years; the most popular are cats, dogs, birds, goldfish, rabbits and little hamsters.

🀩 Did you know?

  • The dog is one of the oldest animals to have lived with people.
  • The bars of a bird's cage shouldn't be too far apart, so it can't get its head stuck between them.
  • A cat washes itself with its rough tongue several times a day.
  • We should always wash our hands after playing with animals.

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🌟 A big responsibility

A pet isn't a toy but a living thing that feels, gets hungry and thirsty, and can get ill. So we must give it food and clean water every day, clean its home and treat it gently and kindly.

πŸ” Choose the right friend

Before getting a pet, think about the size of your home and your time: a dog needs a walk every day, a cat likes peace and quiet, a fish needs a clean tank, and a bird needs a big cage.

πŸ’‘ Visiting the vet

Just as you visit the doctor, your pet needs to visit the vet, who checks it and gives it vaccinations that protect it from diseases.

🎯 Why do we love pets?

Pets make us feel happy and calm, and teach us kindness and responsibility. Some dogs help blind people walk down the street, and guard homes and farm animals.

🧩 Test yourself

1 Which doctor treats animals?

2 What does a pet need every day?

3 Which picture shows β€œPets”?

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πŸ“· Picture sources: Wikimedia Commons