We know very little about the time of the appearance of the first domestic animals; there is practically no confirmed information about them. Neither legends nor chronicles have survived about that period in the life of mankind when we were able to tame wild animals. It is believed that already in the Stone Age, ancient people had domesticated animals, the ancestors of today's domestic animals. The time when man received modern domestic animals remains unknown to science, and the formation of today's domestic animals as a species is also unknown.
Scientists assume that every domestic animal has its own wild progenitor. Archaeological excavations carried out on the ruins of ancient human settlements are proof of this. During the excavations, bones belonging to domestic animals of the ancient world were found. So it can be argued that even in such a distant era in the life of mankind, we were accompanied by domesticated animals. Today there are species of domestic animals that are no longer found in the wild.
Many of today's wild animals are man-made feral animals. For example, take America or Australia as clear evidence of this theory. Almost all domestic animals were brought to these continents from Europe. These animals have found fertile ground for life and development. An example of this is the hare or rabbit in Australia. Due to the fact that there are no natural predators dangerous for this species on this continent, they multiplied in huge numbers and went wild. Since all rabbits were domesticated and brought by Europeans for their needs. Therefore, we can say with confidence that more than half of wild domesticated animals are former pets. For example, wild city cats and dogs.
Be that as it may, the question of the origin of domestic animals should be considered open. As for our pets. Then, with the first confirmation in the annals and legends, we meet a dog and a cat. In Egypt, the cat was a sacred animal, and dogs were actively used in the ancient era by mankind. There is a lot of evidence for this. In Europe, the cat appeared in its mass after the crusade, but firmly and quickly occupied the niche of a pet and a hunter of mice. Before them, Europeans used different animals to catch mice, for example weasel or geneta.
Domestic animals are divided into two different types.
The first type of domestic animal is farm animals that directly benefit humans. Meat, wool, fur and many other useful things, goods, as well as used by us for food. But they do not live with a person directly in the same room.
The second type is animal pets (companions), which we see every day in our houses or apartments. They brighten up our leisure, entertain us and give us pleasure. And most of them for practical purposes are almost useless in the modern world, for example, hamsters, guinea pigs, parrots and many others.
Animals of the same species can often refer to both species, both farm animals and pets. A prime example of this, rabbits and ferrets keep them at home as pets, but also bred for meat and fur. Also, some pet waste can be used, for example, the wool of cats and dogs for knitting various items or as insulation. For example, dog hair belts.
Many doctors note the positive effect of pets on human health and well-being. We can notice that many families that keep some animals at home note that these animals create coziness, calm down, relieve stress.
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Veterinary clinic and zoological hotel "Kotofey"
The address of the veterinary clinic in Moscow: metro station Avtozavodskaya, st. Leninskaya Sloboda, building 9, 115280, Moscow, RF
The addresses of the branches of the zoo hotel "KOTOFEY":
- st. Svobody (metro Skhodnenskaya)
- st. Vilisa Latsis street (Planernaya metro station)
- Grekova street (metro Medvedkovo)
- Leninskaya Sloboda street (Avtozavodskaya metro station)
- Zelenodolskaya street (metro Ryazansky prospect)
Contact phone number: +7-495-204-37-39
The veterinary clinic at Avtozavodskaya Kotofey was founded ten years ago and has been an accredited member of the Association of Veterinary Clinics since 2003 in Moscow and the Moscow Region. The Veterinary Clinic is committed to providing quality, friendly veterinary care for pets in Moscow and the region.
Our patients are all kinds of animals and pocket pets: dogs, cats, birds, reptiles (i.e. snakes, lizards, turtles), amphibians (i.e. frogs, salamanders), rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils , sugar ossums (flying squirrels), rats and mice.
Veterinary clinic Bio-Vet is always nearby. Our branches are located in every district of Moscow within walking distance from the metro. All clinics of the network work around the clock, which will allow you to quickly provide assistance to your pet.
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All clinics of the chain are equipped with modern equipment for accurate diagnosis of diseases. And highly qualified doctors will cope with even the most difficult cases. Our own laboratory makes it possible to quickly obtain test results.
Emergency assistance
An emergency situation can often arise when there is no time to go to the doctor for a long time, so you need to find a veterinary clinic near your home. The addresses of veterinary clinics can be viewed on the map on our website. You can choose the branch closest to your location.
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