Pet ownership is a responsibility.
Being a responsible pet owner is much more than just providing adequate water, food and shelter for your pet. Domestic pets are completely dependent on their owners for their welfare.
Owning a pet is a lifetime commitment. If you can't make the commitment, don't get the pet.
Choose a pet that fits your lifestyle. Don't get a high energetic dog, if you don't have the time to exercise him. If you can't afford grooming or can't do the grooming yourself, pick a low maintenance dog.
Spay or neuter your pets. There are too many homeless animals without adding to the problem.
Don't make your dog a "backyard dog". Dogs strive on companionship and need to be with their human pack.
Be aware of weather conditions. Leaving your dog in the car on a hot day or in the yard without shade or water is risking your dog's life.
Make sure your home is "pet" safe. Pesticides, medications, household cleaners and some houseplants (dieffenbachia, philodendron, hyacinth, and mistletoe) can be deadly to your pet. Keep them out of reach.
Provide veterinary care for your pet. Keep their vaccinations up to date and make sure they have annual checkups.
Provide your pet the proper diet. You are its only source of food.
Make sure your pet get proper amount of exercise.
Take extra precautions during holidays like Diwali. It is the scariest time for pets, make sure your pets are secure indoors.
Be kind to your pet and show him with love... remember you are his world.
Take special care of your pet during their senior years
What you get from your pets
We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made.
-M. Acklam
Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.
-Ann Landers
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.
-Will Rogers
There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
-Ben Williams
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves
himself.
-Josh Billings
The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.
-Andy Rooney
A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three
times before lying down.
-Robert Benchley
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man.
-Mark Twain
You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'Wow, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'
- Dave Barry
Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
-Roger Caras
P.S. Some irresponsible pet ownership near where I live compels me to share this with you all. Thank you for reading.
Being a responsible pet owner is much more than just providing adequate water, food and shelter for your pet. Domestic pets are completely dependent on their owners for their welfare.
Owning a pet is a lifetime commitment. If you can't make the commitment, don't get the pet.
Choose a pet that fits your lifestyle. Don't get a high energetic dog, if you don't have the time to exercise him. If you can't afford grooming or can't do the grooming yourself, pick a low maintenance dog.
Spay or neuter your pets. There are too many homeless animals without adding to the problem.
Don't make your dog a "backyard dog". Dogs strive on companionship and need to be with their human pack.
Be aware of weather conditions. Leaving your dog in the car on a hot day or in the yard without shade or water is risking your dog's life.
Make sure your home is "pet" safe. Pesticides, medications, household cleaners and some houseplants (dieffenbachia, philodendron, hyacinth, and mistletoe) can be deadly to your pet. Keep them out of reach.
Provide veterinary care for your pet. Keep their vaccinations up to date and make sure they have annual checkups.
Provide your pet the proper diet. You are its only source of food.
Make sure your pet get proper amount of exercise.
Take extra precautions during holidays like Diwali. It is the scariest time for pets, make sure your pets are secure indoors.
Be kind to your pet and show him with love... remember you are his world.
Take special care of your pet during their senior years
What you get from your pets
- Pet owners are less likely to suffer from depression than those without pets.
- People with pets have lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those without pets.
- Playing with a pet can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax.
- Pet owners have lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels (indicators of heart disease) than those without pets.
- Heart attack patients with pets survive longer than those without.
- Pet owners over age 65 make 30 percent fewer visits to their doctors than those without pets.
- A pet doesnt have to be a dog or a cat. Even watching fish in an aquarium can help reduce muscle tension and pulse rate.
We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made.
-M. Acklam
Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.
-Ann Landers
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.
-Will Rogers
There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
-Ben Williams
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves
himself.
-Josh Billings
The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.
-Andy Rooney
A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three
times before lying down.
-Robert Benchley
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man.
-Mark Twain
You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'Wow, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'
- Dave Barry
Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
-Roger Caras
P.S. Some irresponsible pet ownership near where I live compels me to share this with you all. Thank you for reading.
Thanks for sharing this.
I love pets and my pet is my best friend.