The Sims 4: Tips For Taking Care Of Pets

The most common course of action in the world of The Sims 4 is to populate a new household primarily with humans or supernatural creatures, such as vampires, aliens, mermaids, and others. However, taking care of pets, be it dogs or cats, are just as fun, and it also makes The Sims 4 even more realistic.

While playing with a house full of pets can be fun, it can also be a bit stressful at first, especially if the player wants to do a good job and take proper care of the pets. Luckily, just like with multiple aspects of the game, it's all about knowing the few helpful tricks players can use.

6 Choose The Right Lot Traits

Regardless of what type of gameplay the player is going for, choosing the right lot traits can make the game much easier, and also more fun to play. In the case of the pets, it helps to have the Training Ground trait set for the lot.

Thanks to this particular trait, it's much easier for pets to learn new things as the Sim who's training them develops the training skill faster. Another useful trait is Breeding Ground, assuming the player's pets are pregnant and they want to have as many puppies or kittens as possible.

5 Befriend The Pets

Just like people, each pet is different, and that's also true in the world of The Sims 4. The game gives the players clever little hints about what each pet likes, what makes them scared, and what they enjoy. That makes it easier for the Sims to befriend their pets since they can attune their behavior to the pets' characters.

For example, a cuddly cat will appreciate the Sims spending a lot of time with her while more aloof pets might not be so excited about their humans constantly petting them. The more the Sim gets to know their pets, the easier it is for them to deduce what their pets need, as the relationship between them grows stronger.

4 Get More Pets

If the player knows their Sims will be working a lot and won't have the time to take care of their pets each hour of every day, getting another pet or even more than just one is a good step. While another pet's presence doesn't necessarily guarantee that their furry friends will be happy, it will help fulfill some of their needs, such as socialization.

Cats can play together, just as dogs can, so having more pets in the household is always a good decision. However, not all pets will get along, so it's important for them to be able to spend time together and get to know each other better, or they will never become friends.

3 Level Up The Veterinarian Skill

Taking care of pets can feel like a whole different job. And in a way, it is. No matter what your Sim is doing for a living, they should always level up their veterinarian skills, even if they have no plan to open their own vet clinic. If they achieve the maximum level in the veterinarian skill, they will be able to take care of their pets much more effectively.

It will allow them to treat their pets when they're sick as well as mix multiple useful serums and treats, such as the treat that allows the Sim to age up or age down their pet. Plus, leveling up this skill also cuts down on costs for visiting the vet clinic when the pet's sick.

2 Pick The Right Traits For The Pets

Other than the right lot traits, picking good character traits for the pets can also make it easier to take care of them. Pets that are smart, friendly, or playful are much more pleasant to be around than those that are aggressive, aloof, or skittish. Of course, the Sims can teach their pets how to behave, for example, they can instruct them not to drink from puddles or jump on the furniture.

However, when creating a pet in CAS, it's best to go for the more positive character traits. The same goes for adopting pets. The Sims should use the dialogue option "get to know" so that they can learn what their potential future pet is like before they adopt it.

1 Use Mods

Some Sims 4 players prefer to play the game without any mods while others have no problem with it. One of the issues that people sometimes have with the game is that the pets aren't playable. As a result, the Sims can only guess what the pets' needs and moods are, which can be challenging.

That's when mods come in and make taking care of pets much easier and more efficient. With the right mods, it's possible to play the pets just like for the Sims, and the players can see the pets' needs and take care of them immediately if they drop too low.

The Sims 4 is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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