A parent to a pet (dog/cat) is a big responsibility. Taking good care of them helps them to lead a healthy and long life. Pets are like babies they need good care routines such as vaccination, regular check-ups, grooming, etc. Negligence in such care can result in health problems. Here are 10 tips that will help you to take care of your pet on a daily basis.
Vaccination
Vaccination is very important for pets be it cats or dogs. A vet should be contacted if you are adopting a pet so that a proper schedule of vaccination can be made. It helps in avoiding diseases such as rabies, itchiness, lice, etc. in dogs and feline herps, viruses, and rabies in cats.
If you are adopting a pet at a very young age he should be vaccinated as per the immunization schedule but if the pet is an adult you should take information about the previous vaccination schedule to take the utmost care of the new member.
Vet Visit
Visiting a vet on regular basis is very important for the well-being of a pet. Pet should be taken to the vet at least twice a year or whenever required. The regular vet visit ensures their good health. But taking them to the vet is not as easy. So, before taking them to the vet it is advisable to take them for a long drive so that they could not relate the going out to a vet visit. Cats are more resistible than dogs. Use the cat carriers while you visit the vet so that they feel good and safe.
Spaying/Neutering pet
Neutering of a pet means castration in males (removal of testes in males) and spaying in females (removal of ovaries and uterus in females). It is done to prevent the reproduction of the animals so that the no. of unwanted dogs and cats can be reduced. It is a minor surgery that requires a good vet. The main purpose of neutering pets is to give them a longer and healthier life. It also helps in the prevention of pets from ovarian cancer or tumor.
Grooming
Pet grooming is an important part of pet life. These animals have a thick layer of hair all around the body which can attract parasites such as ticks, lice, or fleas. These are harmful to both the pet and its owner. So, dogs and cats must be taken care of by brushing their hair at a regular interval. You can also give them a trimming of the long hair which can cause itchiness or sometimes irritation.
Healthy food
A proper diet and food supplements must be included in the daily routine to give them a healthy life. The dogs have a good energy level which is why they need a diet rich in protein, carbs, and fats. The Diet of pets can be discussed with the vet too. A too weighted dog is not good as well as a lean and an undernourished dog is also not fit.
Identification
Do you fear losing or theft your loving pet? If yes, then you must use a pet tracking device to track your pet’s location. It is a small device that can be worn with the collar or you can fix a chip under the hair cover. This type of device is easily available online and can be used easily too. Also, try to add a tag mentioning your name and address so that in case of losing someone can help the poor animal.
At home safety
Make your home safe for pets. Do not leave unattended loose wires on the floor as they can be an accident-prone area for your loving pet. Use a comfortable bed for sleep so that can easily follow the routine and have their personal place to sleep and play too. If you have kids at home the utmost care should be taken of both so that they do not hurt each other.
Training and socializing
It is an important part of the pet life. The pet should be trained from a young age as it is easy to train a little one. Toilet training should also be done as a part for the owner as well as pet hygiene. A local trainer or a vet must be contacted for such a purpose. Socializing the pet helps them to befriend you and your loved ones. It helps them to make new pet friends too.
Taking a pet for an outing
Outing with a pet is somewhat a challenging task. As they have to interact with unknown people and places that might be not as friendly to them. Proper training should be given for cases as their reaction might be harmful to others. The owner must have good control over the pet so, that he can easily control the pet in such a situation.
Cleaning and Hygiene
Most of the pets do not love bath time. But proper cleaning and hygiene are a priority for them. They should have a proper bath at least twice a week and Grooming once a week. You can play with them during bath time so that they enjoy the time. The teeth of the dogs and cats also need to be taken care of. Oral hygiene is a must for dogs too as dirty teeth can cause stomach problems in them too.
Conclusion
Pet is loved by everyone but taking their care is very important. Good and proper hygiene with grooming, vaccination, training, and socializing are different aspects that should be included in routine care. It is always advisable to take care of your pet and do not neglect them after adoption.