What is pet care?

Anyone who plans to have a pet faces a number of questions regarding caring for a new family member. The baby who appears in the house will have to create comfortable living conditions. We hope this guide will provide answers to questions about how to take care of a pet, what the care consists of and what are its main aspects.

Before taking this or that animal, it is necessary to carefully study the conditions to which he is accustomed. In addition, you need to take into account the temperament, character, preferences of the animal. Not every baby can adapt to a person's mode of life, because many of them are naturally nocturnal (for example, raccoons, certain breeds of the feline family, lorises). And if the potential owner is not ready for changes in his life, you should not take a new friend.

It is important to understand why the animal is being taken. For example, some animals are unpretentious and can live peacefully on soft bedding. Others need to equip a spacious cage or even an aviary. However, there are some animals that cannot live in cramped conditions. There are other aspects to consider as well.

They are necessary for both the pet and the owner himself. An animal is not a toy; it is a living being. It wants to eat, drink, sleep, get sick from time to time, defecate regularly, needs walks, care, caress, attention. The owner does not take a toy, he will have to take care of a new family member, regardless of whether he is tired, whether he has a desire or a mood.

From the beginning of its stay in the house, the animal is forced to obey the basic rules. It is they who contribute to the socialization of the pet, directly affecting its character and upbringing. You must not forget about the rules: slack can spoil the baby. Shifting the execution of the rules from day to day is unacceptable: the older the pet, the more difficult it will be to bring it up.

The animal must have its own place. The master's bed, sofa, armchair will not become its alternative... An animal that is taken to bed eventually begins to believe that this is its place. If in childhood it also recognizes the authority of the owner, then at an older age it will consider itself a leader. And the leader can do whatever he wants.

The litter (cage, house, aviary) and food bowls must be kept clean. An unpleasant odor must not be allowed to spread in the room. If the pet tears its litter, it is changed. If it gets dirty, it is cleaned. The place of animals that cannot be trained to the tray is cleaned more often.

Trays are bought for cats and dogs. Models can be different, while it is necessary to take into account the height of the sides and the size of the animals. Toddlers are taken products with low sides so that it is convenient for them to get inside. Adults try to choose such that they do not have to huddle inside.

The small size can cause the owner to constantly remove excrement from the floor or walls. Buying a litter can temporarily solve the problem of unpleasant odors. However, it must be constantly changed by separating and discarding the wet granules. Sand does not solve the problem of unpleasant odor, as well as sawdust.

The pet should be regularly seen by the veterinarian. The specialist determines the schedule of vaccinations, which are undesirable to skip. In addition, a specialist is consulted when pets notice any inflammation or profuse lacrimation. Self-medication can lead to negative consequences.

The doctor will quickly identify the problem and prescribe the correct treatment. He also suggests when it is best to carry out antiparasitic treatments. The veterinarian treats ears, treats sore eyes, removes ticks that a pet can pick up during a walk. He monitors the health of the animal and enters all the data in the veterinary passport.

Many pets need their own toys. Due to their natural activity, they have a need for constant employment. For example, even the striped raccoon has it, for which it is vitally necessary to rinse medium-sized objects in water. Dogs need own toys for active games on a walk and training sessions.

Other animals (like African hedgehogs) need running wheels. Thanks to them, the animals can get rid of the energy accumulating during the day by running. They put the wheels directly into the cage, securely fixing them to the wall grilles. In addition, inside you can buy ordinary wooden or soft burrow houses.

These accessories are needed by the feline family. You can buy them in the store or do it yourself. Products can be very different (in the form of tunnels, houses with one or two floors, a different number of entrances, toys).

The pet needs affection and attention. It is necessary to talk to him, to communicate. A pet without communication and care feels useless to anyone. Contact is necessary, because it is he who allows you to tame the animal, help it adapt to new conditions, feel needed... Even hedgehogs, getting used to their owners, allow themselves to be caressed and stroked.

However, communication can take place in different ways. If, for example, some exotic animals avoid loud noise, while others can be wayward, then dogs are always ready to accept affection.They love to be stroked, love to play with their owners, often play sports games together, swim in a race. Many pets wait for their owners from work, looking out the windows and then waiting at the front door.

You need to walk the animal regularly. Not all pets need simple airing of an apartment (house). Individuals that often walk in the fresh air are stronger and more active. It is difficult for them to be in a confined space, when they need to constantly throw out excess energy.

For example, it is vital for dogs to play and frolic outside. Individuals of many breeds love to splash in water bodies, swim and train for a long time. Without walking, they withdraw into themselves, become apathetic, begin to be lazy. Some become aggressive. Besides, walking will teach the animal to defecate less at home. Cats also need to be walked, because without this socialization is impossible, they become fearful.

Depending on the type of animal, it may need grooming. For this, special care items are purchased, selecting them according to the type of wool, its length and the size of a particular individual. The multiplicity of this procedure depends on the breed of the pet. By ridding it of dead wool, the growth of new is stimulated.

Some animals need to be bathed in warm water. For this, special animal products are purchased. Pets are rarely washed, show animals are taken to a groomer who bathes them, cuts their hair, and performs all hygienic procedures.

It is necessary to monitor the condition of the eyes, ears, skin. In case of any inflammation, the animals are taken to the veterinarian.

It is necessary to feed the animal correctly. Food from the master's table is not suitable for many, ignoring this fact is the cause of the disorder of the digestive system of pets. Before putting food in the bowl, it is necessary to study the diet of a particular animal. For example, few people know that kittens need milk, while it is undesirable for adult cats to give it.

The diet should be varied and balanced... If it is a commercial feed, then it is concentrated. This means that you need to give it in smaller quantities than natural. When buying, you need to look at the composition of the product: bone meal is not meat. The diet should contain vegetables and cereals.

Hedgehogs, for example, need to be fed with larvae, zofobas, bananas, and some types of vegetables. Gargle eats eggs, nuts, dairy products, and can steal food from other pets. Lemur needs insects, lizards, frogs, dates and bananas. Madagascar cockroaches will be happy not only with vegetables and fruits, but even with paper and fallen leaves.

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