Develop A Good Relationship With Your Pet’s Vet
Developing a solid relationship with a pet’s veterinarian is important to the health of the companion animal and can offer peace of mind for the pet owner. It is a pet owner’s primary job to keep a pet safe, healthy and happy. By achieving a strong working relationship with the vet, and knowing he or she will be there to offer advice and treatment, pet owners can help their pets live long, healthy lives. Pet owners are introduced to...
Go Green With Your Pet
Environmentally conscious lifestyles are a way of life for many people. But while men and women may look to hybrid cars or energy-saving appliances to reduce their carbon footprints, few may know they can go green with their pets, too. Pet care is likely not the first thing pet owners think of when they look to tweak their lifestyles to make them more environmentally friendly. But there are many ways pet owners can take a more...
Things To Consider Before Getting a Dog
Dogs are wonderful companion animals, providing their owners with loyal friends who are seemingly always up for walks or games of frisbee. Dog ownership is rewarding, but it’s also a significant responsibility. Before adopting a shelter dog or buying from a breeder, prospective dog owners should consider a host of factors to determine if now is the best time for them to welcome a new four-legged friend into the family. Time Some pets...
Steps to take before giving pets as gifts
It’s not uncommon for families to welcome a new pet into their homes during the holiday season. Parents may give their children their first pet during the holidays, but those who choose to give a pet to someone outside their immediate family or to someone they don’t live with should consider the following advice before going through with that decision. Consult the eventual recipient first The element of surprise is part of what makes...
How to name a new pet
The decision to get a pet is not one to take lightly. Animals can bring great joy into a person’s life, but they also are a large responsibility. Many pets can live anywhere between five and 15 years, adding to the responsibility that comes with pet ownership. One of the first responsibilities as a pet owner is to come up with a name for the newest member of the family. While naming a pet should be easy and fun, pet owners should not...
Be on the Lookout for Canine Lipomas
Being a responsible pet owner means taking various steps to ensure the health and well-being of a companion animal. Providing food and shelter are just some of the basics. Additionally, pet parents should regularly observe their pets and interact with them to ensure their pets are healthy. Petting and handling a pet is not only good bonding time between owner and pet, but also presents opportunities to examine the animal’s body. These...
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