How Do You Care For A Pet Monkey?

Caring for a monkey in your home can be challenging, and monkeys aren't good pets for everyone. But if you truly want to own a monkey and you can invest a great deal of time and money in it, living with another species of primate can be very rewarding. Understand what a monkey is. It is not a child, though it is a primate. It is not a domesticated animal. It is more needy than a dog or a cat, and sometimes even more needy than a human child. The better you can understand a monkey, the more successful you will be in your endeavor to cohabit with one. Feed your pet a commercial monkey diet and supplement with table food, watching closely for what foods may give the monkey diarrhea or an upset tummy. Monkeys usually like fruit, berries, seeds, nuts and insects. They also need sun to synthesize vitamin D and citrus for the vitamin C. Invest your time. A monkey requires constant companionship for its entire life. Even after it bites you, even after it bites your spouse or guest, you must ...  more