Article Title: Pet Care - Your Essential Checklist To Caring
For Your Pet
Author: Derek Rogers
The decision to bring a pet into your home for you and your
family should not be taken lightly. A pet will become a member
of your family and not just a fixture in your home. Pets are not
meant to come and go, but to remain as part of your home for
years to come. Unfortunately for some, pets are disposable items
that will be moved if they are an inconvenience. This should be
avoided since unstable homes can make unstable pets.
A checklist for pet care can be an essential tool when you
first bring home your new pet. For many people, a new pet is
their first experience at being a full-time pet parent, and for
those this list will be most useful. Preparing yourself, your
home, and your pet for those first few months in a new
environment will make the change go gracefully and help everyone
adjust easily.
1. The first thing you want to be sure of is that your pet has
all of their vaccinations up to date. It is important that your
new pet is protected from such outside irritants as fleas, tics,
ringworm, or many other ailments such as distemper or rabies.
The health of your pet is one of the most important aspects of
ongoing care. Wellness exams each year are important for your
pet. A veterinarian will perform a thorough exam on your pet
looking at such things as their vital signs, ears, eyes, mouth,
the heart and lungs, as well as the reproductive organs and
their skin. This step is a very important preventative measure
for your pet each year.
2. Getting your home ready for your new pet can be a big task,
but one that is essential for the big day that your new friend
comes home. If it is a small caged animal, a small space that is
quiet is fine for them to be used to their surroundings. You
will not want to take your new friend out just yet, but let them
get used to the sounds and smells of their new home before you
start introducing them outside of their immediate surroundings.
If it is a larger, self-sufficient animal such as a cat or dog,
you will want to make sure that they have their own space, a
blanket or pet bed for retreating to, out of the way in case
they are too overwhelmed at the beginning.
3. Regular physical routine is essential for any pet. This is
their exercise routine since they are not like us and do
activity regularly without the help of us. Larger pets such as
dogs must be walked every day, smaller animals like cats,
ferrets, guinea pigs, and birds can be trained to play with
anyone in the family. Toys such as balls, bells, tubes, or even
apparatuses are useful in helping your pet achieve physical
activity during the day while you are away or even you
interacting with them while they are exploring.
If you follow some simple guidelines, your new pet is sure to
adapt to his new family in no time at all. Regular checkups,
physical activity and preventative measures can not only make
your pet more comfortable, but also extend the life of your pet.
A pet is an investment so you will want to be sure to take care
of him for the benefit of everyone.
About The Author: Derek Rogers is a freelance writer who
represents a number of UK businesses. For pet care, he
recommends Seapets, one of the UK's leading suppliers of
http://www.seapets.
__,_._,___
