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How to Make your Pet's Life a Happy One
The responsibility that comes with
having a pet is not to be taken lightly. It is up to
you to make sure that your pet's needs are met and that
you have done everything in your power to make your
pet's life a happy one.
Here are seven easy things you can do to make sure that
your pet has the best life possible:
1. Make sure your pet has it's ID
tag. The ID tag tells where your pet lives and of
any medical conditions your pet may have. If your pet
wanders off, it may be the only thing standing between
your pet and the pound!
2. Prevent behavioral problems
by enrolling your pet in a behavior training class before
it acquires any bad habits. This tip will make both
you and your pet happier for the entire lifetime you
are together!
3. Get your pet a check up from a
vet at least once a year. Some behavior problems
can be health related and taking your pet to the vet
on a regular basis will help you with tip # 2.
4. Prepare for disasters. Your
pet cannot read the escape plan you have made for your
family in case of a flood, fire, or other disaster!
Make sure your escape plans include someone in your
family having the job of securing or gathering up and
removing your pet(s) from your home and taking them
to a safe place.
5. Plan for the future. Who will
take care of your pet if something happens to you? Make
sure you have a "godparent" for all of your
pets. This includes short term care as well if you are
in the hospital, incapacitated, or out of town.
6. Learn to avoid dog bites by training
your dog and your family. This is especially important
for children. Every year 4.7 million children are bitten
by dogs. 80% are by dogs they know and have been in
daily contact with! See http://nodogbites.org for more
information and how to videos. (The site is part of
The Humane Society web site.)
7. And last but not least - Have
a heart - Be smart - and have your pet neutered
or spayed as soon as they are old enough. If you can't
afford to have your pet spayed or neutered go to these
two web sites to see their requirements for getting
a voucher to pay to have the procedure done. http://spayusa.org
or http://pets911.com. Both sites will help you pay
for the vet bill to get your pet spayed or neutered.
There you have it!
Seven simple steps to keep you and your
pets happy for a long, long time.
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