housepet
Domesticated family member
A housepet is an animal kept in the home for companionship rather than utility—dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, and the like.
The term distinguishes indoor companion animals from livestock, working animals, or pets kept outdoors: The landlord allows housepets under twenty pounds.
Also spelled as two words.
Small furry housepet
- dogDomesticated barking mammal
- hamsterSmall burrowing pet rodent
- goldfishSmall orange pet carp
- parakeetSmall long-tailed parrot
rabbit · guinea pig · ferret · turtle · gerbil · chinchilla · budgerigar · canary
Warm emotional attachment
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- bondingForming close connections
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- playfulInclined toward fun
cuddly · attachment · devotion · beloved · cherished · faithful · comfort · nurturing
Giving food to
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- veterinarianDoctor for animals
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- neuteringSurgical sterilization of animals
microchipping · flea treatment · deworming · nail trimming · bathing · brushing · checkup · supplements
Barred confinement structure
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
- terrariumGlass-walled growing enclosure
- hutchCage for small pets
- litterboxPet waste receptacle
scratching post · crate · tank · enclosure · bedding · water dish · food bowl · perch
Training pets' bathroom habits
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- commandsAuthoritative orders given
- sitRest on a seat
- stayRemain in position
fetch · potty-trained · socialization · positive reinforcement · clicker · manners · behavioral · discipline
cat
Small furry housepet
parakeet · rabbit · guinea pig · ferret · turtle · gerbil · chinchilla · budgerigar · canary · finch
affection
Warm emotional attachment
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- bondingForming close connections
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
playful · cuddly · attachment · devotion · beloved · cherished · faithful · comfort · nurturing · empathy
feeding
Giving food to
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- veterinarianDoctor for animals
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
neutering · microchipping · flea treatment · deworming · nail trimming · bathing · brushing · checkup · supplements · dental care
cage
Barred confinement structure
litterbox · scratching post · crate · tank · enclosure · bedding · water dish · food bowl · perch · wheel
housebreaking
Training pets' bathroom habits
stay · fetch · potty-trained · socialization · positive reinforcement · clicker · manners · behavioral · discipline · tricks
housepetlivestock
Domesticated farm animals
farm animal · working animal · cattle · draft animal · poultry
housepetwild animal
Undomesticated creature
wildlife · wild beast · game animal · predator · feral cat
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