Apart from being man's best friends, pets like dogs and parrots in bird cages, can also guard the houses and also save the lives of the people at the time of need by sensing trouble. The animals while grown as pets can also help by attacking the strangers who intrude into your house with the aim of stealing things from home.

Pets like dogs apart from being "man's best friend" can also guard the houses and also save the lives of the people at the time of need by sensing trouble. The animals while grown as pets can also help by attacking the strangers who intrude into your house with the aim of stealing things from home.

Some researches have also said that the outburst of Alzheimer's disease in the elderly people. Walking with the pet can make a good exercise too apart from providing a good companionship factor for the elderly.

Playing with the pets is best for the mind and soul. The levels of serotonin and dopamine in the body increase to a great level when humans play and spend time with the pets. The HIV patients also benefit from the pets as they help in the reduction of the depression.

How to choose a pet

• Before zeroing in on a pet make sure you are not allergic to pets. Even you are afraid of fleas you can drop out the options of buying dogs and cats. If scales can cause rashes on your skin make sure you do not choose a cold blooded pet.
• Do not commit yourself with a pet if you do not have enough time to look after your pets. You need to allot a specific amount of time for the pets so that they are taken care of in the right manner.
• The cost of the pet is also a factor you need to consider before buying a pet. You also need to take into account the cost for the maintenance, feeding, veterinary care etc.
• If you choose to make a snake or any other reptile your pet, you need to make sure you are not scared of animals.