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How to take good care of pets

1. Have an adequate budget for proper care. Some pets aren’t expensive, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to spend.

2. Go to the veterinarian regularly. Just like humans, pets need regular checkups to catch problems before they become serious.

Schedule injections and vaccinations. Make sure your pet has all the proper vaccines and preventive medicines, such as some dog heart worm pills.

If you don’t want to have too many pets, neuter cats and dogs.

Record the veterinarian’s phone number and the veterinary hospital’s phone number for emergencies.

It is important to understand the normal behavior of pets; if they are sick or injured, they will often behave abnormally, such as sleeping more, not eating, etc. If they start acting weird, check them for injuries and pay attention to their food and water intake; if they stop eating or drinking, or if they have obvious wounds related to you, take them to the vet.

3. Make sure your new “family members” have food that meets their nutritional needs. The cheapest food is not necessarily the healthiest. Feeding animals leftovers is not a good idea because people’s food often contains minerals and substances that are harmful to animal friends. Only feed your pets the right food and give them the right portion.

Watch your pet’s diet carefully. Many foods that humans can eat can be inappropriate for animals and can make them sick when they eat them, so it’s important to research what pets can’t and can eat.

Overfeeding is just as harmful as underfeeding, so it’s important that your pet gets the amount of food it needs and not too much extra food. The dietary needs of some animals may change with the seasons.

Check pet food labels to make sure the food you buy for your pet is properly nutritious. Research which foods can harm your pet.

It is vital that all pets have a constant water supply. Check the water bowls at least once a day to make sure they have enough water, that the water is clean and not contaminated.

4. Clean your pet and all its belongings. This will keep you and your pet healthy and happy. Create a regular cleaning schedule and stick to it to clean your animal and its living space to prevent disease and odors.

Consider whether your pet needs grooming. A long-haired dog or cat may require regular grooming, such as brushing the bristles or brushing the scales, every few days.

For dogs and cats, make sure their nails are short so they don’t break painfully.

When bathing your pet, make sure the water is lukewarm and that the products you’re using won’t cause allergic reactions — you don’t have to buy a professional shampoo, but strong-scented products can cause rashes in many animals.

If you can’t do it yourself, consider taking your pet to a professional groomer.

5. If your pet needs exercise, such as a dog. Before you buy a pet, figure out its exercise needs (if any) and consider whether your lifestyle allows enough time for them

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