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let's talk about the exotic pet Market
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shall we specifically let's dive into
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the wild and wonderful world of owning a
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Servo yes that's right a servil you know
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that long-legged spotted feline from
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Africa that looks like it just walked
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off a nature documentary if you've ever
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thought about having one of these
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magnificent creatures as a pet you might
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want to sit down and grab a cup of
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coffee because we're about to explore
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the 12 pros and cons of serval ownership
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pros of owning a servil one stunning
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appearance first off let's get this out
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of the way Servals are beautiful they
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have those big ears and striking spots
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that make them look like a model for a
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wildlife magazine you'll be the Envy of
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all your friends oh you have a cat I
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have a Servo it's like saying you drive
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a Ferrari while everyone else is in a
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Honda two unique experience owning a
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serval is like having a piece of the
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wild in your living room you get to
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experience the thrill of having a wild
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animal as your pet how many people can
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say that it's an instant conversation
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starter at parties oh that just just my
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servil lounging on the couch three long
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lifespan Servals can live for up to 20
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years in captivity if cared for properly
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that's two decades of companionship if
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you're looking for a long-term
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commitment this feline has got you
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covered four bonding potential while
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they're not known for being cuddly some
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Servals can form strong bonds with their
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owners if you're lucky enough to be one
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of those Chosen Few you might just find
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yourself with a loyal companion who
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appreciates your presence at least when
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it's feeding time five active like
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lifestyle if you're an active person
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owning a Servo might just be the
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motivation you need to get off the couch
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these cats are energetic and require
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plenty of space to roam and play you'll
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be forced to create an enriching
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environment for them which means more
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physical activity for you too six exotic
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appeal let's face it having an exotic
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pet gives you an edge in Social Circles
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you'll be the cool person who owns a
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Servo While others are stuck with their
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plain old tabby cats it's like being
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part of an exclusive Club just make sure
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to have good insurance con of owning a
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Servo one legal issues now let's flip
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the script owning a Servo isn't as
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simple as it sounds in many places it's
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illegal before you even think about
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adopting one check your local laws you
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don't want to end up on the wrong side
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of animal control because you thought
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exotic pet was just another fun phrase
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two space requirements these cats need
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space lots of it Servals aren't meant to
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be cooped up in an apartment they
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require large outdoor enclosures where
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they can roam freely if you live in a
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shoe box size flat this is not the pet
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for you three specialized diet let's
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talk food Servals have very specific
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dietary needs that include whole prey
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items like rodents and birds this isn't
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your average cat food scenario feeding
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them can get complicated and expensive
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if you want to keep them healthy four
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wild instincts remember Servals are wild
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animals at heart they retain their
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hunting instincts and can be quite aloof
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or even aggressive if they feel
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threatened or bored this isn't your
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typical house cat who curls up on your
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lap this is more more like having a
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roommate who occasionally thinks your
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leg is prey five difficulty in training
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good luck trying to litter train a Servo
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they have territorial instincts and
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often prefer to mark their territory by
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urinating on furniture or walls
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definitely not ideal if you value your
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home decor six Veterinary Care
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challenges finding a veterinarian who
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specializes in exotic pets can be tricky
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not every vet will be equipped or
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willing to handle a serval which means
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you could face some serious challenges
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when it comes to healthcare so there you
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have it the 12 pros and cons of owning a
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serval as a pet sure they're stunning
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creatures with unique personalities that
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can bring excitement into your life but
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they also come with significant
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challenges that require careful
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consideration if you're thinking about
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bringing one into your home make sure
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you're ready for the commitment not just
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in terms of time and money but also in
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understanding their wild nature in the
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end owning a serval is not just about
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having an exotic pet it's about
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embracing an entirely new lifestyle
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filled with Adventure and maybe just a
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little chaos so think carefully before
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diving into this wild world after all
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it's not every day that someone asks if
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they can pet your African wild cat
