February is Responsible Pet Owners Month. When you made the decision to bring an animal, or animals, into your home — and into your life — you adopted a pet and took on the responsibility for its health and welfare. If you take care of your pet, your pet will give you loyalty, companionship and unconditional love.
(1) Know your pet and the type of food, hygiene and exercise it will require. Knowing potential health problems is important, too.
(2) Have your pet spayed or neutered immediately, particularly if you take it in as a stray.
(3) Have your pet thoroughly examined by a veterinarian within 24 hours of adoption. This is a good time to work out a schedule of preventive care.
(4) Give your pet plenty of fresh air and exercise. It gives your pet a way to release pent-up energy and it allows you a chance to bond with your pet.
(5) Dog owners should strongly consider some training for their pets. Unchallenged bad habits evolve into a lifetime of bad behavior — and resentment of owner toward the pet.
(6) Provide a sanitary environment for your pet. Bacteria and disease can flourish in an area of poor hygiene.
(7) If you are moving and can no longer keep your pet, find help from a friend or neighbor. Don’t just throw your pet from a car on the way out of town.
(8) confine your pet safely and humanely. Fences or kennels are appropriate. Tying your pet up is discouraged.
(9) Clearly, owning a pet is more complicated than giving it food and water each day. By providing security, a safe, clean environment and regular medical attention, you can ensure that your pet care responsibilities will be fulfilled. And your pet will love you back, guaranteed.
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