Thursday, January 29, 2009

Pet care tips from the RSPCA

Here are some of the basic rules for taking care of your pet:
  • Provide your pet with an adequate balanced diet and ensure it has access to clean, cool drinking water at all times;
  • Regularly exercise your pet according to its needs;
  • Train your pet using kindness, treats and rewards – not punishment!;
  • Provide appropriate housing and shelter for your pet;
  • Keep your pet safely and securely confined, or in the case of dogs, on a leash unless in an off-leash area;
  • To minimise boredom, provide your pet with lots of companionship and playtime, plus toys to keep it entertained;
  • Protect your pet's health by taking it to a vet whenever it is sick or hurt, and make sure routine medical treatments (such as vaccinations and worming) are up-to-date;
  • You may need to microchip your pet and register it with your local council so it can be returned to you if it becomes lost;
  • Baby animals might be very cute but they can also be a lot of trouble, so desex your pet at an early age to prevent unwanted offspring;
  • If your pet requires grooming, do so on a regular basis;
  • Most pets need to be socialised with other animals and people, particularly at a young age so give your pet appropriate opportunities for mixing with others;
  • Teach your family, friends and children how to interact with your pet;
  • Make suitable arrangements for care of your pet while you’re on holidays – or take your pet with you!
  • Respect the rights of non pet owners by keeping your pet under control while in public and by disposing of any mess made in public areas;

Remember, your pet depends on you to look after it.

Provide your pet with all the love, attention and care it needs and you’ll have a happier, healthier pet and a friend for life!

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