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Many
researches claim that people with pets have a higher quality
of life. It has also been proven that caring for a pet
can help very sick people feel less helpless.
For the best chance of keeping a pet in good health, while
they do their voodoo magic on our health, use the following
guidelines.
Grooming
If your pet is of long-hair
type, remember to comb it daily to prevent matting. Don't
forget to clean
your pet's eyes, ears, paws and anal for good hygiene
and to prevent infection. Also, it's
a good habit to wipe their mouths after each meal with
a clean cloth.
Give them something to chew and help keep their teeth
clean.
Protecting
Vaccinate your pets annually to develop adequate immunity
and prevent diseases. You can look on your local BBB
site to get a list of licensed Veterinary Centers and their
rating.
Keep away items like string and rubber bands as they are
easy to swallow and can cause intestinal blockages
or strangulation. Also, place poisonous household plants like
azalea, geraniums,
etc away from your pet as it may swallow them.
If you are moving and cannot find a suitable candidate to
take care of your pet, then you could secure your pet
in a room to minimize its stress.
Diet
No matter how much they beg, never feed human food to your
pet. It usually contain high amount of additives, oil
and preservatives which would cause skin allergy and hair
loss.
Also, leftovers like chicken or fish bones may cause
your pet to choke on it. Buy some pet snacks for between meals
and try feeding them when you eat meals if possible
Always ensure there is ample supply of clean drinking water
for your pet. if your pet does not drink enough to
empty their water bowl every few days, change the water as
well.
Seek advice from vets or a reputable pet shop for suitable
type of animal food that is good for their health and
oral hygiene.
Exercise
Regular exercise is important for the well-being your pets
(and you too). You could bring your pet to places like
parks and gardens where they could enjoy fresh air and have
space
for fun activities. Be responsible to other public
park users, don't forget to pick up your dog's poop.
If weather does not permit outdoor activities, you can buy
some pet-safe toys like balls to play with your pet
in the house.
Think of your pets as you children and treat them as such
(or maybe even better)
Suzy
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