Pets are a wonderful addition to any family, bringing so much joy and unconditional love. ele HOME looks at top tips when raising pets and those tricky questions you need to ask yourself before embarking on the lifelong commitment of pet ownership.
Top Tip 1: Keep your pet’s vaccinations up to date. Under-vaccinating can place your pet in danger of contracting otherwise preventable illnesses.
Top Tip 2: Keep your pet’s teeth free of plaque and tartar build-up. Periodontal disease is a leading cause of heart disease in dogs and cats.
Top Tip 3: Keep your pet trim and fit. Obesity is an underlying cause of many serious illnesses in pets, including diabetes and heart disease. Ensure a well-balanced, quality diet, and avoid the temptation to feed your pet table scraps.
Top Tip 4: Keep up the exercise for your dog, at least 20 minutes every day is ideal. This is good not only for your dog’s physical health, but for their mental health as well (and yours).
Top Tip 5: Brush their coat daily – especially if your cat is prone to hairballs.
Top Tip 6: Ensure all tick and flea treatments are administered regularly and in accordance with the product’s instructions.
Top Tip 7: Clean your dog’s ears at least twice a month. Ear infections are common in dogs.
Top Tip 8: Pet proof your home and keep all potential poisons i.e. mouse/rat baits, out of reach.
Top Tip 9: Book your dog in for obedience training and keep up the training at home. Consistent repetition and reward will reinforce what they have learned, making them a pleasant and happy dog to be around.
Top Tip 10: Book an annual veterinary check-up, including a thorough physical examination.
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