Pet vaccinations are one part of keeping our beloved pets healthy.
Anyone who loves their dog or cat wants to make sure that their animals
remain disease free and well for as long as possible. Let...
Pet vaccinations are one part of keeping our beloved pets healthy.
Anyone who loves their dog or cat wants to make sure that their animals
remain disease free and well for as long as possible. Let's face it; our
animals can often be our best friends. If humans want to learn about
unconditional love, they should take a lesson from their dogs and
kitties. Here are some tips for keeping these critters feeling good.
Important Facts About Dogs:
Exercise: Besides taking pups to the vet for regular checkups and
immunizations, it's important to give Rover or Spot plenty of exercise.
There are different ways to do this including having a large fenced yard
and taking them for a daily walk. Without this, they'll grow anxious,
overweight and won't have the highest quality of life.
Attention: Canines are social animals and need plenty of interaction and
attention from the humans in the household. Having another dog for a
roommate is also a wonderful way for them to be part of a pack.
Work: Canines need jobs to do. Fetching the newspaper or slippers, being
made to "sit" and "stay" before they go for their walk will give them
chances to do some tasks for their keep. Some pups are adept at catching
bugs or rodents in the home, too. This allows them to be contributing
household members and cuts down on pest control costs.
Alpha: It's important that members of the canine world know who is the
boss. If they think it's them, all heck will break loose in the
household. The owner needs to establish authority -- to be the 揳lpha?
of the group.
Vaccinations: The Rabies shot is an important one and is usually
required by law in order to keep the public safe in case of dog bites.
The 5-in-one is also a crucial one and protects them from Distemper,
Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis and Parovirus. These shots can
be given in a vet's office, at a low-cost clinic, in the local pet store
or by the owner in their own home.
Important Facts About Cats:
Lower maintenance: Felines are lower maintenance than canines. They
don't need to be walked and a huge yard isn't necessary. If they're
outside cats, they'll climb up and over anything they feel like in order
to get enough physical activity.
Litter box: Inside kitties will need a litter box somewhere within the
home. This box must be changed often or the homeowners will be sorry.
Not only will odors invade the house but also the finicky cat will begin
to "toilet" himself in less desirable locales around the house.
Immunizations: Cats need to be protected from diseases too. They need to
be protected from feline leukemia, distemper, FIV and more. Kittens
should have a thorough exam when they are young, especially if being
introduced into a household of other animals.
Inside or outside: There are mixed views on whether it's better to keep
cats inside or let them brave it by exploring the outside world. They
may be safer inside but will miss the experience of exploring their
surroundings.
Cats and dogs make our lives richer. By making sure they have their pet
vaccinations and proper care, they will be with us for as long as
possible.