{"id":162397,"date":"2022-02-24T08:00:07","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T07:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/?p=162397"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:55:13","slug":"pets-for-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/pets-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Best pets for students: An overview and tips for making a decision"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-78firl-c631ae41a668636fcb7900020bc361a5 entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells av-break-at-tablet  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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av-dyhr5-99927f5945708bf13e84cb9abee7d045 av-gridrow-cell av_one_half no_margin  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-last '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kzyi6x2l-3a1171ea5432bbcc5a46fd87a8a89775\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kzyi6x2l-3a1171ea5432bbcc5a46fd87a8a89775{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kzyi6x2l-3a1171ea5432bbcc5a46fd87a8a89775 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kzyi6x2l-3a1171ea5432bbcc5a46fd87a8a89775 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kzyi6x2l-3a1171ea5432bbcc5a46fd87a8a89775 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Best pets for students: An overview and tips for making a decision<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1{\nheight:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jtjtmedc-32aa8e1c6ffcbae42d838925d9b3f0a9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Written by <strong>Kerstin Lakits, Feb 24, 2022<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 sc-av_one_full av-break-at-tablet-flextable av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nmargin-top:15px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jtjtmedc-32aa8e1c6ffcbae42d838925d9b3f0a9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish or birds \u2013 pets can enrich our lives and brighten our daily life. As a student, you ask yourself which pet is perfect for you? Then this is for you! We show you what you have to keep in mind and present you the best animal companions for students with all the advantages and disadvantages. Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lx81sqnk-984efac3d50ea045d262b0299cadd600 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Decision making\">Decision making<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Decision making\">How can I find the perfect pet?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Pets for students\">Pets for students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Easy keeping\">Easy keeping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-73734u-e654b2f47cc625f39101c2a047ce5327 main_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-162397'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6ab8a152f2767636b4ec976215df964a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Decision making\">Decision making<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you should get a pet, is a hard decision. Every animal deserves a <strong>great home<\/strong> and <strong>loving owner<\/strong>. Therefore, there are some aspects to consider before you choose an animal companion. Now we want to look at these aspects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>1. Costs<\/h3>\n<p>Pets cost money and often times it\u2019s underestimated how expensive pets can be. Therefore, your first question should be: \u201cCan I even afford a pet?\u201d. Costs can be divided in acquisition and maintenance costs.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Acquisition costs<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pet<\/strong> (animal shelter, breeder, pet shop\u2026)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat<\/strong> (cage, terrarium, aquarium\u2026)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supplies <\/strong>and<strong> accessories<\/strong> (food bowl, transport box, toys, leash, collar, sleeping cushion, litter, cat toilette\u2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Maintenance costs:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Food<\/strong> (dry food, fresh food, treats\u2026)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vet visits<\/strong> (regular check-ups, vaccinations, injuries, illnesses\u2026)<\/li>\n<li>Possibly <strong>insurances<\/strong> and <strong>taxes<\/strong> (liability insurance, dog taxes\u2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Acquisition costs vary a lot. For example, pets from a breeder are much more expensive than animals from an animal shelter. Depending on the animal and race, the maintenance costs may vary as well. Keep in mind that the maintenance costs arise <strong>monthly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-3056b2e5cc65feac7318f4cf52b2daee '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>2. Living situation<\/h3>\n<p>Next you should think about your living situation and if it can accommodate a pet. Are pets even <strong>allowed<\/strong> in your apartment or student dormitory? Often (big) pets are not permitted. But there are exceptions, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/dormitories\/vienna\/dueckegasse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">STUWO dormitory D\u00fcckegasse Vienna<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/dormitories\/graz\/smart-living\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Living Graz<\/a> your pets are welcome. Even if pets are allowed in your apartment or student dormitory, you should ask yourself if your pet would be happy there and has enough space. For example, a small apartment is not made for a husky.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kwdh2d3p-be82fcff23ab0377bd3f58a1a8965760\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-be82fcff23ab0377bd3f58a1a8965760 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-be82fcff23ab0377bd3f58a1a8965760 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kwdh2d3p-be82fcff23ab0377bd3f58a1a8965760 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-162393 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-162393 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Wohnen-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='STUWO Blog Wohnen'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Wohnen-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Wohnen-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Maybe a furry (or scaly) companion is just what you&#039;re missing \u2013 but be mindful of the responsibilities! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb av_one_half  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kwdh2d3p-dbf4ddfa730418b67fcd6705ef5aef6c\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-dbf4ddfa730418b67fcd6705ef5aef6c img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-dbf4ddfa730418b67fcd6705ef5aef6c .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kwdh2d3p-dbf4ddfa730418b67fcd6705ef5aef6c av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-20  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-162393 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-162393 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Wohnen-1030x687.jpeg\" alt='' title='STUWO Blog Wohnen'  height=\"687\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Wohnen-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Wohnen-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Wohnen-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Wohnen-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Wohnen-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Wohnen-1500x1000.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Wohnen-705x470.jpeg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Maybe a furry (or scaly) companion is just what you&#039;re missing \u2013 but be mindful of the responsibilities! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>3. Time<\/h3>\n<p>Most of all, your animals need <strong>you<\/strong>, your <strong>time<\/strong> and your <strong>attention<\/strong>. How much your pet needs, partially also depends on the kind of animal. Dogs need more attention than fish. Therefore, you should ask yourself how much time you want to <strong>invest<\/strong> in your pet. An animal is not a pretty accessory, but a living being that needs love and attention.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>4. Pet-sitter?<\/h3>\n<p>Who takes care of your pet, if you want to go on vacation or spend all day at university? Talk to your <strong>family<\/strong>, your <strong>friends<\/strong> and your <strong>flat-mates<\/strong> beforehand, if somebody wants to take care of your pet when you aren\u2019t home all day or several days. Worst case, there are also special <strong>animal pensions<\/strong> and <strong>professional pet-sitters<\/strong>, which can take care of your pet in your absence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-53bb3d26fdc2272bcdd40065ab042c11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>5. Interactions and excursions<\/h3>\n<p>Lastly you should also ask yourself how much you want to do with your pet. If you want to go on <strong>long hikes<\/strong> with your animal companions, then a dog would be the right choice. Cats are perfect for <strong>intense cuddle sessions<\/strong>. Reptiles, birds and fish are good for making your <strong>home more lively<\/strong> because they usually stay in their cages and limited habitats and brighten up your apartment from there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6ab8a152f2767636b4ec976215df964a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"How can I find the perfect pet?\">How can I find the perfect pet?<\/h2>\n<p>Please remember that pets aren\u2019t decoration or toys. They are living beings that deserves a <strong>loving<\/strong> and <strong>species-appropriate<\/strong> life. But if you can offer your pet the optimal living conditions, then there is nothing stopping you from getting a pet.<\/p>\n<p>After making sure that you can <strong>afford<\/strong> a pet financially and time-wise, you should think about which type of animal is <strong>appropriate<\/strong> for your living situation. The rest is up to you: Pick a breed and look for <strong>offers<\/strong> in animal shelters, pet shops or breeders.<\/p>\n<p>Before making a definite decision, you should also <strong>inform<\/strong> yourself about the correct <strong>keeping<\/strong> and <strong>care<\/strong> and then <strong>prepare<\/strong> your home for the new animal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6ab8a152f2767636b4ec976215df964a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Pets for students\">Pets for students<\/h2>\n<p>It can be difficult for students to find an appropriate pet because the <strong>environment<\/strong> is often times not ideal. Neither money nor time are normally available in abundance. However, you don\u2019t automatically have to renounce a pet. Here are types of animals that, depending on your living circumstances, can be appropriate for students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kwdh2d3p-f875251630bb623dc5fe6296077404c7\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-f875251630bb623dc5fe6296077404c7 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-f875251630bb623dc5fe6296077404c7 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kwdh2d3p-f875251630bb623dc5fe6296077404c7 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-34  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-162384 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-162384 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Hund-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='STUWO Blog Hund'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Hund-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Hund-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">If you love spending time outdoors, a dog might just be the right companion for you! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb av_one_half  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-53bb3d26fdc2272bcdd40065ab042c11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Dogs<\/h3>\n<p>Approx. acquisition costs: 250-500\u20ac<\/p>\n<p>Approx. monthly costs: 90-100\u20ac<\/p>\n<p>Dogs are man\u2019s best friend. They are incredibly intelligent, loyal and playful. Dogs are perfect for everybody who wants to spend <strong>a lot of time<\/strong> with their pet and go through thick and thin. You shouldn\u2019t leave your dog alone for more than max. four hours. Some breeds are more patient than others. But you should definitely make time for going on a <strong>walk three time a day<\/strong>. Your dog will be with you for the next <strong>10-15 years<\/strong>. You need a <strong>dog handler license<\/strong> for some breeds in some states. Moreover, there are <strong>dog taxes<\/strong> in Austria (depending on the county, between 7 and 100\u20ac yearly).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loyal companion<\/li>\n<li>Motivation to move<\/li>\n<li>A lot of interaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A lot of time required (a lot of interaction, going for walks\u2026)<\/li>\n<li>Dog training and school (house-trained, training, tricks\u2026)<\/li>\n<li>High costs (dog taxes and liability insurance\u2026)<\/li>\n<li>Dog handler license<\/li>\n<li>Smell and dirt (dog hair, animal smell, wear of furniture\u2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ma9vt74r-73354e135dcf956a82782a4534511900\">\n.avia-image-container.av-ma9vt74r-73354e135dcf956a82782a4534511900 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-ma9vt74r-73354e135dcf956a82782a4534511900 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-ma9vt74r-73354e135dcf956a82782a4534511900 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-162384 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-162384 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Hund-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='STUWO Blog Hund'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Hund-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Hund-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">If you love spending time outdoors, a dog might just be the right companion for you! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Cats<\/h3>\n<p>Approx. acquisition costs: 200-400\u20ac<\/p>\n<p>Approx. monthly costs: 60-80\u20ac<\/p>\n<p>Not only dogs, but cats are also really popular pets. Cats are especially fitting for people who prefer to <strong>cuddle<\/strong> with their pet at home than go hiking in nature. Cats can sometimes be a bit moody, but they warm our heart with their playful and cuddly nature. If you\u2019re not at home throughout the day, your cat will seek a sunny place to relax. Cats can get up to <strong>20 years<\/strong> old.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loner (alone throughout the day, single-housed animal\u2026)<\/li>\n<li>Cuddle sessions<\/li>\n<li>Very clean (cat toilette, cat\u2019s laundry\u2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cat toilette (smell, cleaning\u2026)<\/li>\n<li>Smell and dirt (animal smell, cat hair, wear of furniture\u2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-53bb3d26fdc2272bcdd40065ab042c11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Bunnies, guinea pigs and more<\/h3>\n<p>Approx. acquisition costs: 70-160\u20ac<\/p>\n<p>Approx. monthly costs: 17-57\u20ac<\/p>\n<p>Bunnies, guinea pigs and the like will quickly nibble their way into your heart. With their long ears or fluffy fur, bunnies and guinea pigs will get you on their side. While bunnies enjoy living <strong>outside<\/strong> (stable + open enclosure), guinea pigs are very content with a <strong>cage<\/strong> in your warm apartment. However, the social rodents <strong>cannot be kept alone<\/strong> (at least two) because even your presence cannot replace that of a partner. Bunnies get between <strong>6 and 14 years<\/strong>, guinea pigs only live <strong>4 to 8 years<\/strong>. Apart from the food from the pet store, your rodents are also happy about your organic waste like carrots, cucumbers, salad\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Less time-consuming<\/li>\n<li>Cage or stable keeping (not a lot of dirt or wear in the apartment\u2026)<\/li>\n<li>No noise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cannot be kept alone (at least 2 animals)<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning the stable<\/li>\n<li>Feed multiple times a day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kwdh2d3p-9c0f4dbc45d323889a6523d51401fd65\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-9c0f4dbc45d323889a6523d51401fd65 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-9c0f4dbc45d323889a6523d51401fd65 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kwdh2d3p-9c0f4dbc45d323889a6523d51401fd65 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-162387 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-162387 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Kaninchen-845x684.jpg\" alt='' title='STUWO Blog Kaninchen'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Kaninchen-845x684.jpg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Kaninchen-495x400.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">These adorable little rodents especially love lots of cuddles! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb av_one_half  avia-builder-el-44  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kwdh2d3p-9876fe784b6c2e04d64575abb825ee08\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-9876fe784b6c2e04d64575abb825ee08 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-9876fe784b6c2e04d64575abb825ee08 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kwdh2d3p-9876fe784b6c2e04d64575abb825ee08 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-45  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-162387 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-162387 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Kaninchen-1030x687.jpg\" alt='' title='STUWO Blog Kaninchen'  height=\"687\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Kaninchen-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Kaninchen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Kaninchen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Kaninchen-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Kaninchen-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Kaninchen-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Kaninchen-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">These adorable little rodents especially love lots of cuddles! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-46  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Reptiles<\/h3>\n<p>Approx. acquisition costs: 300-500\u20ac<\/p>\n<p>Approx. monthly costs: 30-50\u20ac<\/p>\n<p>Geckos, lizards, snakes and the like are especially popular because they live among themselves pretty well and <strong>don\u2019t need much attention<\/strong> \u2013 so perfect if you are at university the whole day. Reptiles also provoke admiration from your guest. Depending on the species, reptile get <strong>10 to 20 years<\/strong> old.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy care<\/li>\n<li>Not time-consuming<\/li>\n<li>Exotic eye-catcher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Little interaction<\/li>\n<li>High energy costs for the terrarium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-48  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kwdh2d3p-3ac2a3a73eacb43a51c1f23d8c7d33be\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-3ac2a3a73eacb43a51c1f23d8c7d33be img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-3ac2a3a73eacb43a51c1f23d8c7d33be .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kwdh2d3p-3ac2a3a73eacb43a51c1f23d8c7d33be av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-50  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-162390 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-162390 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Vogel-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='STUWO Blog Vogel'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Vogel-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Vogel-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">These chirping companions bring plenty of music into your daily life! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb av_one_half  avia-builder-el-51  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-53bb3d26fdc2272bcdd40065ab042c11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Birds<\/h3>\n<p>Approx. acquisition costs: 200-350\u20ac<\/p>\n<p>Approx. monthly costs: 5-20\u20ac<\/p>\n<p>Budgies, zebra finches, canaries and many other bird species are also very popular pets. Because of their <strong>easy keeping<\/strong> and <strong>low cost<\/strong>, birds make particularly good pets for students. However, your birds need enough time and space for <strong>daily excursions<\/strong> in your apartment. The apartment should therefore not be too small or too low. Your bird will delight you with its happy chirping for the next <strong>10-15 years<\/strong>. With enough patience and time, you can even teach your bird tricks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Happy and uplifting pets<\/li>\n<li>Easy keeping<\/li>\n<li>Amaze you with tricks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Noise and dirt<\/li>\n<li>No cuddling<\/li>\n<li>Wear of furniture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ma9vvdwc-447d0d71a92f71c6ca61bcefc3e6633c\">\n.avia-image-container.av-ma9vvdwc-447d0d71a92f71c6ca61bcefc3e6633c img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-ma9vvdwc-447d0d71a92f71c6ca61bcefc3e6633c .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-ma9vvdwc-447d0d71a92f71c6ca61bcefc3e6633c av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-53  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-162390 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-162390 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Vogel-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='STUWO Blog Vogel'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Vogel-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/STUWO-Blog-Vogel-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">These chirping companions bring plenty of music into your daily life! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-54  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Fish<\/h3>\n<p>Approx. acquisition costs: 80-120\u20ac<\/p>\n<p>Approx. monthly costs: 10-20\u20ac<\/p>\n<p>Fish are the most undemanding and easiest pets. The often colourful water animals as well as their aquariums can be really beautiful accessories for your apartment. Taking care of fish is quite simple and apart from the <strong>daily feeding<\/strong> there is not much to do. Depending on the species, fish can even get older than <strong>4<\/strong> and up to <strong>8 years<\/strong> old.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aquarium<\/li>\n<li>Easy care<\/li>\n<li>Low costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Little interaction<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning and service of aquarium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-56  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-6kn5ly-94af8cf6914488984c70ba8b33658f5e sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-94af8cf6914488984c70ba8b33658f5e\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-94af8cf6914488984c70ba8b33658f5e{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-94af8cf6914488984c70ba8b33658f5e av_one_full  avia-builder-el-57  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-3056b2e5cc65feac7318f4cf52b2daee '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Easy keeping\">Easy keeping<\/h2>\n<p>Some animal species are easier to take care of than others. While dogs need a lot of care and attention, fish and reptiles are very undemanding animals. In this table we have all the important aspects in comparison for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div class='avia-data-table-wrap av-6i5hpypy-ebb07e8297c534bbb2a54214d30042ee avia_responsive_table avia-table-1'><table  class='avia-table avia-data-table avia_pricing_default  avia-builder-el-59  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Table\" ><tbody><tr class='avia-heading-row'><th class='avia-highlight-col'><\/th><th class='avia-highlight-col'>Food &amp; Water<\/th><th class='avia-highlight-col'>Movement &amp; Free running <\/th><th class='avia-highlight-col'>Cleaning<\/th><th class='avia-highlight-col'>Play &amp; Training <\/th><th class='avia-highlight-col'>Animal hygiene <\/th><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Dogs<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>min. 2x daily<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>3-5x daily walks <\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>&#8211;<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>2h daily<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>when dirty, shorten claws (3 weeks) <\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Cats<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>min. 2x daily<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>move freely<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>cat toilette (1x daily)<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>min. 30 min daily<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>wash max. 2x a year<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Rodents<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>min. 2x daily<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>free running enclosure<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>stable (1-2x weekly)<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>approx. 1h daily<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>shorten claws (3-12 weeks)<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Birds<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>min. 1x daily<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>daily 2h free flying<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>cage (1x weekly)<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>training<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Fish<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>1x daily<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>&#8211;<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>aquarium glass regularly (big cleaning once a year)<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>&#8211;<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Reptils<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>approx. 1-2x weekly<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>&#8211;<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>terrarium (1x weekly)<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>&#8211;<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><style type='text\/css'>.avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(1):before { content: ''; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(2):before { content: 'Food & Water'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(3):before { content: 'Movement & Free running '; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(4):before { content: 'Cleaning'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(5):before { content: 'Play & Training '; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(6):before { content: 'Animal hygiene '; } <\/style><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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