In my 50 adult years, YES, all 27 cats, 24 dogs, 1 parrot, 2 ferrets, 5 snakes, 5 tortoises, have all had long and healthy lives, getting annual shots as needed, getting vet exams as needed, including my shih tzu with IMHA (red blood cells eaten up by body faster than cells can be produced). Each episode out of remission is easily $5000+, and now he’s 12yrs old, and another episode may be his last. My home is not my own! it is designed and used by two tzus and a crazy cat…each has their own fav places to hang out, the dogs have crib mattresses in bdrms and living room for their comfort, any given time. Eat me out of house and home! Esp’ly that picky cat!

My current furryfam are the last i’m pretty sure. the tzus are seniors and may only have 2–3 yrs left. Rocket is 3 and heaven help ME, we have 15–20 yrs to go! Most of my cats leave due to long lives of 21–27yrs!

Yes, absolutely. I wouldn't deserve a pet if I didn't look after them properly.

I feed them all twice a day, high quality, high protein food.

My sister baths the dog every three weeks to one month depending on how much the dog needs it. She has skin-sensitive shampoo and conditioner —costly, but effective.

They all get worm tablets, are up to date with their injections, and when they had a flea infestation we spent a long time every day picking them out (until we moved house where the lack of grass resulted in no more fleas).

We discipline them as needed, with a sharp tap and a “NO *insert name here* for the cats and a *NO Tonks, naughty* for the dog. They are all well-trained as a result.

My older cat has anxiety, so every week I spray his collar with pheromone (Feliway) to ease his stress levels.

I let my cats outside to do their business and give them time in the sun. My older cat doesn't venture out of the yard unless the “neighbourhood bully” chases him out for a fight. My little cat will go next door to sleep and explore the neighbour's garden. The cats don't have a cat litter as the dog will eat it.

Both cats, when they were kittens, were taken to the naturestrip regularly during busy periods. They don't venture on the road and have a healthy fear of cars.

We walk the dog every day for 10 minutes (she's a pug, that's all she can handle).

We take the dog to our local coffee shop and pet shop for an outing and to give her a chance to socialise.

If something seems wrong, we take them to the vet for a checkup.

If I don’t give my pets everything they need I would be a lousy owner and would be better not to have any. Love is one thing, responsibillity is an other but those two are a perfect match for our pets wellbeing. I had pets since I was a child so over the time I learned what they need and how to take good care of them.

It is a problem for those people that work long hours and aren’t at home for most part of the day. Pets love our attention and being with us so if you are often absent from home they are lonely and sad. Cherish every moment spent with your pet! They are our best friends,they love us no matter what kind of a person are we or weather we had a bad day at work. Unlike people they will never let us down!

Love, attention, quality food, clean water, exercise, a comfortable place to sleep, healthcare when they fall ill or become injured.

I have 6 cats and 3 dogs. 3 cats are foster cats and 1 dog is a foster puppy. I make sure my pets get fed on a regular schedule. I am not able to purchase inexpensive food for them, due to their sensitivity to certain ingredients, so I have shopped around and purchase their food in bulk from Chewy. (NOT sponsored by them. Just a big fan!)

I make sure the dogs get outside every 2 hours to play, poop or pee. My three legged dog needs a lot of exercise to keep his other limbs strong. When I first adopted him, he had been badly neglected and it took some time to build strength.

The cats need room indoors to play. I live along a major highway, so I keep them inside. This summer, we are building them a Catio, so they can experience the outdoors safely.

Fresh water every day is important.

I have toys specifically for the pets and purchase rawhide free bones for the dogs.

I make time every day to give attention to the animals, as do my kids and husband. We talk to them, scratch behind ears, give belly rubs, etc. The pets know they are loved.

They are all spayed/neutered or have appointments to become spayed/neutered as soon as they are eligible.

Pets are the cutest animal and sometimes its a family member to someone. To take care of a pet is just love it so much.

But there are some common things that you should obey when you take care it. Like-

At first look after its health and diet. Diet is the major fact to take care of a pet.

Then you must provide it the proper environment with living. Where your pet will live then there must to be best circumstances.

And the best fact is play with your pet. When you will play with a pet then that will be your best friend. So play with it and feel love deeply with it.

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My answer is specific for dogs, as thats my preferred pet. Be sure to make and keep regular veterinarian appointments, and make sure they are up to date with all of their shots. FEED THEM QUALITY FOOD!!. Be sure to give them their monthly flee and heartworm medicine. Let them run, and walk them often. Socialize them as puppies, so they aren't skittish or mean towards other animals or people. Make sure they always have food and water. I free feed my K9′s meaning there is always a bowl of dry food they can munch on whenever they want and I give her a big good tasty meal each day on top of that. And give them lots and lots of ❤️ love. Also, training them is a must. My Rottweiler does not need a leash and will never leave my side, her commands are all in German and hand signals, the chance of her running off and getting hurt are 0% dispite what's going on around her, or what other animals are running around.

Thank you for the question.

• Research pet care books from your library on how to care for your pets.
• Read relevant articles by pet care experts in magazines on pet care.
• Ask your vet about meeting your pets care needs during a routine check up.
• Make sure you always have fresh clean water available for your pets.
• Feed your pets an appropriate and healthy diet regularly, in the correct portions and amount.
• Animals kept as pets like routine.
• Take your pet to the vet when necessary, such as for de-sexing, if your pet is a cat or dog.
• Also, bone and eyes injuries in pets require vet care.
• Do not do anything to your pet that causes them physical or emotional pain.
• Do not raise your voice or fight with people around your pet.
• Avoid scary things and loud things around your pet, such as horror movies and loud music.

All the best with your pet care journey !

Yes, I think it’s okay to keep pets.

General rules of keeping you and your pet and others safe are as follows: guests in your house it’s way simple if you know your dog isn’t good around a lot of people and especially others children either you muzzle your dog but they have the run of the house or you don’t allow children at your home. For me there are only a handful of people allowed to my home and never children. Dog parks and or walks, please make sure your dog is leashed and again if in doubt use a muzzle, only off leash in designated area use your commonsense. Swimming always put a life jacket on your dog especially in the ocean the unthinkable can happen in a split second, in the ocean never allow them off leash a rip tide can take them out in a split second. It’s simple commonsense you know your pet always look out for your pet and please invest in pet insurance it will in the event of emergency or major illness cover your pet.

By training them! If they are outside then you have to be with them and they are on a leash as you go around the garden and assess if it can be escape proofed.

I spent hours with my young cat some years ago to make sure the back garden was hard to get out of, even putting up extra fencing so it would be impossible for her to clamber over.

Of course, she did escape at times and I would immediately call her back, but by then I had trained her to come when I called.

Nowadays she’s barely away from me - she’s only seven, so there is still plenty of time where she might have wanted to explore, but she doesn’t. The most she does in the garden is catch some sunbeams before coming back inside to be with me.

That’s the other thing, you have to be someone it wants to be with. I had to go into hospital for a month last year and that is when she realised how much she would miss me if she lost me again, so she keeps an extra eye on me just in case.

It’s a matter of building trust and love between you and your pet, which means you never hit or hurt it. It slowly comes to understand it is safe with you and that is of utmost importance for an animal who is, usually, much smaller than we are.

Animals need protection from the world at large and there will be times you can prove this to the pet. I had a next door moggy stalking my cat and it attacked her a few times, causing scratches and fur loss. She was somewhat frightened of it as it weighed in the vicinity of 16 kilos

If it turned up she’d suddenly yowl, which was her way of telling me and I would go out and yell at the cat until it left. My cat decided I was her best defence and, although she will stand up to the bugga there are still times she will yowl for help and knows she’ll get it.

Well there you go, it’s all in just how much you care for your pet and just how much it knows it and cares for you :)

How do you keep your pets safe?

Cats: The cats never go outside. They have all the toys and entertainment they need inside. The reason I got the cats was to patrol the inside of my house for these guys.

In the first month it’s cats 4 mice nothing.

Dog: I have a fenced in half acre backyard. That is enough room for him to run and get all the exercise he needs. I can tire him out from a lawn chair with this.

Then he has a quick dip in the pool

And goes safely back inside.

There are coyotes on the other side of my fence so I do keep a pellet gun handy to discourage them.

There is no animal that is easy to take care of. Every kind of animal needs certain type of maintaining. Pet ownership means responsibility. If you cannot have the responsibility of a pet it is better not to have the poor animal. Here are some cons of so called easy pets;

1. Hamster: Sleeps during the day, wakes up durung the night and start to make noise all night. Cage stinks.

2. Fish/aquarium: needs regular water changing, feeding and maintenance. Evaporating water will cause humidity and smell in the room. Not even mentioning torture bowls.

3. Budgie: needs regular celeaning and feeding. Highly social animals needs constant relation if not they will be wild as hell. They tend to be very noisy.

4. Cat: yes easier then dogs. But they still need mental situmulation and exercise. Also they tend to scratch, bite and sprey.

5. Tarantula: you cannot pet a tarantula. You have to supply live food for feeding.

6. Rabbit: needs large cage and plant material to eat. If you are thinking to throw 1 kg of carrot in her cage every week, things does not work like that. They poop constantly and their pee smells like hell.

7. Red eared turtle: first they are not pets. They need huge aquarium with dry resting and basking spots. Your penny size turtle wil be growing to almost a baketball size. Also if you do not change the water regularly, the water would definitely stink.

The people who cannot handle that responsibility should have a Pet Rock.

Absolutely if you are not a dog lover through and through and that goes for cats as well if you're not a cat lover through and through do not get either one do not get one for your kids do not get one because they look cute do not get one because you don't want one but you just want them for security in that case get a security system get one for one reason because you want to love it care for nurture it and give it a good home and protect it and be prepared to cover all medical expenses just like you would your child and love it just like you would your child it has feelings just like a human being and if you're not going to do that then turn the other way and walk away because you're not doing any animal any favors if you're not going to love it for just those reasons

Other answers have mentioned that your animals may have reached the end of their natural life span. This is possible but I'll answer with the assumption that they died from neglect since you seem to think that or you would not ask the question.

I think you need to be brutally honest with yourself. Research, research, research and reflect on your experience. You might be able to determine why your pets died. Were you feeding them everyday? Are you sure? You never forgot a day? Never let the water dish get dirty and forgot to clean it and refill it? Research the products you were using for your pets. Were they dangerous? Not everything sold in the pet store for exotics is the best choice. Some heat lamps get too hot for lizards and cause them to dehydrate and die of heat exhaustion. Some types of bedding get eaten by hamsters and gerbils or cause allergic/respiratory illness. Some exercise wheels for small pets can be dangerous and cause injury or death. Pet store food is not always the healthiest either; make sure you were choosing a good food for your pets.

Were you taking your pets to the vet. All of those pets can and should go to the vet. Regular check ups might not be necessary but they can get sick and vets can treat them. Save lots and lots of money for the vet before you bring a pet home.

Did you get all of your pets from a pet store? Pet store animals are not always healthy and usually haven't been vet checked. Animals from a pet store may have more health issues because they are less likely to have been responsibly bred. Research breeders in your area for the pet you are interested in. When you find a reputable one contact them and tell them you are interested. Tell them you want to know what it is like to have that pet. Usually they encourage information visits before they will adopt out a pet so do that. Learn all you can.

Is there something toxic in your home that killed your pets? Only research and maybe talking to a vet will answer that one. It was mentioned in another answer and it's a very good point. Many people don't know how toxic lots of substances are. Maybe a cleaning product you were using near the cage caused an issue. For example, using Teflon pans in the home can hurt or kill pet budgies because it releases toxins in the air that are poison to them.

If you think your pets died from neglect do not offer to pet sit for anyone!!! Offer to help a friend with pet care with the friend's supervision. Go once a week or more to see what gets done and help with it. Pet sitting is not pet care for beginners don't put someone else's pet at risk!

Once you have done all of the above and have figured out where you went wrong you can start to think about getting a pet. Set a schedule for yourself and for pet care. First try sticking to your schedule for yourself and maybe take care of a plant. If you feel confident you can stick to a pet care schedule I highly recommend mice as a beginner pet, especially if you can find a breeder in your area. Mice are easy to care for and affectionate. Get a few female mice or one male mouse. They live for 1-3 years so if you get up to a year you know you're doing well. Small animal and exotic vets take mice so you should find a vet in your area. They are very rewarding and fun pets. Feed them every day, and give them water every day. Clean the cage once a week. Provide toys and treats. Let them crawl around on you snuggle them and talk to them. One of mine would come to her name.

Good luck! Pets can be very rewarding I hope you find a way to be a good pet owner.

I wouldn't recommend them to someone who said they were looking for an 'easy pet'. They're surrendered pretty often to shelters because people don't realize the amount of work involved, so underestimating their needs is fairly common.

If you kept one in a cage while you were away at work, you can expect it would need cleaning pretty often. I can imagine every other day in a large cage. Then you need to make time in your life so they can run around free several hours a day. This requires work in bunny proofing the area you let them run free in. They will destroy any wires they find. Mine have chewed through the internet cable, destroyed a set of speakers, and eaten the wires on a brand new electric blanket. They will sample wooden furniture and dig up carpet.

My two have the whole second bedroom and it is a mess. Bunnies are messy. So if you are a neatnik it will drive you crazy. There is hay and random poops around the room even thought they are 95% litterbox trained. Most rabbits will leave little poops around as markers.

You must spay or neuter your rabbit within that first year or there is a high probability of them developing a nasty, hormone fueled attitude. Females left intact die earlier, usually of uterine cancer. (Neutering also keeps their marking with random poops and urine down, a plus). Around here it's $150-300 to get a spay or neuter done. You have to take them to an exotics vet which is more expensive than a cat or dog vet.

You must go to the grocery ever 2-3 days and spend $3-5 on fresh produce for them. They need it every day.

Bedding can be expensive unless you travel for a good deal. I travel an hour to a feed store once every few months and load up with horse bedding pellets, then unload eight to ten 40-lb bags and bring them into my house, storing them for litterbox bedding for the next few months. It's $7 a bag and the cheapest option.

They also give quieter rewards than a cat or dog. So you should be a person who has patience and can read a book while letting the bunny approach you - not a person who runs over to pick up a bunny. It's a 50/50 whether your bunny will even enjoy being picked up. Most would rather you hang out on the floor and then they'll come sit next to you for some petting.

Actually re-reading this, why the heck do I have these things?!! Just kidding... I really do love them :) Eight years after adopting my first bunny, my house has been molded around their needs so it doesn't seem like a burden but just regular life. But for that first few years challenges regarding amount of freedom versus cleaning versus protecting my furniture, etc. required some problem solving skills.

Good health is the foundation of a long and happy life for your dog. As a responsible pet owner, you should be committed to providing regular veterinary care, proper nutrition, and an appropriate amount of exercise and mental stimulation. In this article, we will discuss how to keep your dog in good health and provide tips on how to recognize when your dog is not feeling well.

1. Veterinary Care: Regular veterinary check-ups are the best way to ensure your dog is in good health. During a check-up, your veterinarian can screen for any potential health problems and provide vaccinations as needed. It is recommended to have your dog examined once a year or every six months if they are over the age of seven. You should also schedule regular visits to the vet if your dog is showing signs of illness such as changes in behavior, appetite, or energy level.

2. Nutrition: Feeding your dog a balanced diet is essential for their health and wellbeing. Look for a high-quality food that is appropriate for your dog’s age and activity level. You should also provide your dog with plenty of fresh water and avoid giving them any human food, as this can lead to health complications.

3. Exercise: Exercise is vital for your dog’s physical and mental health. Taking your dog for regular walks or playtime in the yard will help them stay active and healthy. Additionally, dogs may benefit from activities such as fetch, swimming, or agility courses.

4. Mental Stimulation: Mental stimulation is just as important for your dog’s wellbeing as physical activity. Providing your dog with toys, puzzles, and interactive games can help keep their mind sharp and can also help prevent boredom.

5. Grooming: Regular grooming is essential for your dog’s overall health. This includes brushing their fur, trimming their nails, and cleaning their ears. Grooming your dog can help remove dirt and debris, prevent skin infections, and keep your dog looking and feeling their best.

6. Parasite Prevention: Parasites can cause your dog to become ill, so it is important to use preventative measures to keep your dog safe. Talk to your veterinarian about which products are best to use for your particular dog and how often they should be administered.

7. Recognizing Illness: It is important to recognize when your dog is not feeling well so you can take them to the vet and get the proper treatment. Signs of illness may include changes in behavior, appetite, energy level, or physical appearance. If you notice any of these signs, contact your veterinarian right away.

By following these tips, you can help keep your dog in good health and enjoy many happy years together. Remember to take your dog for regular vet visits, provide them with a nutritious diet, and make sure they get plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. Additionally, use preventative measures to protect your dog from parasites and be aware of any signs of illness. With proper care and attention, your dog will remain healthy and happy for years to come.

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Choosing a pet can be a big decision, and it's important to consider the amount of time, effort, and money that goes into caring for an animal. Some pets require more attention and care than others, but there are several low-maintenance pets that are easy to take care of. Here are some of the easiest pets to take care of:

1. Fish

Fish are a popular choice for low-maintenance pets. They require a clean tank, regular feeding, and occasional water changes, but they don't need to be walked or played with like other pets. Some fish, such as bettas, can survive in small, unfiltered tanks, making them a good choice for those with limited space. However, it's important to research the specific needs of the fish you choose to ensure they are properly cared for.

2. Guinea pigs

Guinea pigs are social animals that can make great pets for families. They require a clean cage, fresh food and water daily, and regular nail trimming, but they don't need to be walked or let outside like dogs. Guinea pigs enjoy being handled and played with, and they are generally low-maintenance pets that can provide plenty of entertainment.

3. Hamsters

Hamsters are another low-maintenance pet that can be great for families. They require a clean cage, fresh food and water daily, and regular exercise in a hamster ball or wheel. They are nocturnal animals, so they may be more active at night. Hamsters are generally easy to care for and can be a good choice for those with limited space.

4. Cats

Cats are a popular choice for pet owners who want a low-maintenance companion. They require a clean litter box, daily feeding, and occasional grooming, but they don't need to be walked or let outside like dogs. Cats can be independent animals that enjoy spending time alone, but they also enjoy being petted and played with by their owners.

5. Birds

Birds can make great low-maintenance pets for those who enjoy their company. They require a clean cage, fresh food and water daily, and regular interaction with their owners. Some birds, such as parakeets and cockatiels, can be trained to do tricks and enjoy being handled and played with. However, it's important to research the specific needs of the bird you choose to ensure they are properly cared for.

6. Reptiles

Reptiles can be great low-maintenance pets for those who are interested in them. They require a clean tank, fresh food and water, and regular light exposure, but they don't need to be walked or let outside like dogs. Some reptiles, such as leopard geckos and bearded dragons, can be handled and played with, while others prefer to be left alone. However, it's important to research the specific needs of the reptile you choose to ensure they are properly cared for.

In conclusion, there are many low-maintenance pets that can be easy to take care of. Fish, guinea pigs, hamsters, cats, birds, and reptiles are all good options for those who want a low-maintenance companion. However, it's important to research the specific needs of each animal to ensure they are properly cared for and happy in their environment.

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I have always had pets. Mainly dogs but I have also had cats. I currently have 2 German shepherds and I wouldn't trade them for the world. They are obedient and friendly. Yes it does suck walking them in the rain or snow but their friendship is worth it. They would both protect my family and I. They also love to climb up on me and cuddle. Life with dogs makes life easier to handle.

These are my 2 girls

It is the formost responsibility as a pet owner to keep your pets healthy and active. It is not only good for pets only but also for the entire family members. Now the question arises here that what to do to make pets healthy and active?

There are several points mentioning below that helps you in doing the right care of your pets:

1. Exercise: There are various health benefits of regular exercise not only for your pets but also for you. It decreses various behavioural problems of your dog such as barking, digging, excessive licking and several anxiety problems as well as health issues such as diabets, artritis and more.

2. Provide them Toys to Play: Playing with toys will keep your pets engage and inetrested. This helps in fulfilling their emotional and physical needs that will ultmatey make your pets active.

3. Proper Nutrition: It is quite important to feed your pets in right amount. Do not forget to provide the enough water. You can consut to veterinarians to check whether there's need of suppliments.

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No, Samuel, it’s impossible to keep a cat as a pet.

I don’t know where you got the crazy idea that it is.

It’s quite obvious that they make humans their slaves.

Why would you bother asking such a silly question?

Pray for them,cause witches will try and kill them.Father,I pray you bless their bowl of water and or their food,and place a drop of the blood of Jesus in it.Father,I pray for any virus,sickness or infection,that touches the bodies of my (Pet name),to die in the name of Jesus.Father I pray for a hedge of Protection,around the bodies,legs,bones,feet and paws of (pet name)and Father I pray you keep them safe from all or being hurt,I pray this in the name of Jesus.See this book by Daniel Olukoya,Prayers to Destroy Diseases and Infirmities.I do not recommend any prayers that return evil for evil.See the video by John Echardt/Prayers to rout demons,and pray these out loud each day.Section for self prayers,Can apply them to your kids,pets or who ever you want to pray for.

A pest infestation in the home is not only dangerous for humans but also your pets. Pets can't tell if they've been bitten by an insect, such as a bug, wasp, or bee.

In this article, we will discuss how to protect your pets from insects. These DIY methods should be followed regularly and it helps in detecting any kind of pest infestation in your home.

How to Keep Your Pets Safe from Pests?

Use Safe Flea Medication

Many people use medicine to control flea and tick infestations on pets. Make sure you use reliable and effective repellent like Frontline and K9 Advantix to help your pets avoid tick and flea bites.

Consider Heartworm Medicine

You can use heartworm disease medication to kill the disease in your pets. They are helpful for dogs suffering from diseases caused by mosquito bites. Heartworm medicine helps control mosquito bites and is required for all dogs.

Keep up to date with Rabies Shots

You should not skip a rabies shot under any circumstances, rodents such as rats and mice can be infected with rabies. As pets such as cats and dogs chase and even kill them to eat them, avoiding the rabies vaccine is not a smart option.

Mow your Lawn

Ticks are a big problem for many pets, and even if you use a medicine, it's important to avoid their presence and mow your lawn, remove firewood, and leaf litter, and trim trees and extra branches.

Monitor Food

It's important to store food, especially dog ​​food, as it plays an important role in attracting ants to your space and other small insects to stay safe. Keep your pet food covered when not in use and supervise your pet while eating.

The above listed are some of the DIY methods on how to keep your pets safe from pests.

There's a lot actually that you must do for your love that they cannot do for themselves. I did a lot for Remy. And I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

I'll make a list and then explain in greater detail:

• Brush their teeth
• Clean the reum out of their eyes
• Smell their ears daily to see if a cleaning is necessary
• Brush their hair
• Clean their undercarriage
• Walk them at least 3 times a day
• Change their water daily
• Raw food diet
• Play with them and make them run A LOT.

Brushing your dogs teeth is imperative for overall health. You can use coconut oil, a dash of salt, a dash of cinnamon, and a pinch of baking soda to make a 10/10 toothpaste for your love. Make sure to get their back teeth and gums as well.

The raw food diet is anything a wolf would find and eat out in the wild. You can do this at home by purchasing and searing meat/bone matter and plenty of greens from the grocery store to provide roughage.

The reum is the brown eye crunchies they get after they've slept, similar to a humans. You need to just rub it out of the corners of their eyes as it will build up and crust and be uncomfortable for them. It could also lead to infections.

Brushing their hair is a great way to keep them from getting itchy, and another good way of keeping them clean.

Walking is necessary to provide fun for both you and your dog, enriching them and getting them exercise. Take them to trails and walk for as long as you'd like. They'll love every minute of it.

If you don't change their water, it'll get scummy and disgusting as their mouth bacteria will just be swimming around in there essentially making it a petri dish, so you should wash the bowl and change the water daily.

Making sure there's no gunk, burrs, leaves, bugs, excrement, etc stuck in their undercarriage hair is essential as well because it could cause discomfort and you want your love to be as happy as possible.

Here's the fucked up part. Your animal is going to die. Sooner than you think. So go out and find a decently large wicker basket to put them in with their favorite toys, blanket(s) etc for when they die. You'll want a larger than you think basket, because when they die, probably in a stretched out position, you won't want to disturb them. The body will be stiff and hard. You don't want to bend their joints or fuck with them when they've moved on. Trust me, you don't want to be fucking around for a full day after they've died like a jackass looking for something to bury your loved one in. Just go get a nice sized wicker basket. Wicker will decompose nicely and keep them kind of dry.

You have to think of all aspects of your love dying. You have to accept that no matter what you do, they will die and leave you alone with crippled emotions. Try your best to make them happy. Try your best to enrich their life. Because 15 years goes by in the blink of an eye. And you'll wish you showed them the ocean at least once, or played them that song you liked, or held them close, or fed them that food you like.

Make sure you do the best you can. Pack as much love and affection as you can into their tiny little bodies. Because that's all they are ever going to know. And they should be put into the ground knowing how much you love them. How.much you woukd give to have them forever. Make then as happy as you can because God forbid, you're going to live bare minimum a century, and they won't even make it half that. Try your best. Be prepared for the worst.

But whatever you do, love them more than you can ever know. Because when they're gone, they take it all with them… I hope. I hope he knows how much I love him. I hope he doesn't feel scared or alone in the fucking hole I put him in.

Fuck man. Ahits so fucked up. I'm gonna gondrink.

Many factors play a key role in the good health and life of your pets. They are simple yet crucial for a pet’s life.

1. Feed them nutritious and wholesome foods. Avoid giving too many treats. The right amount of healthy food is one of the best ways to keep your pets active.
2. Make sure that your pets are physically as well as mentally active. Keep regular sessions of playtime and walks. Get stimulating toys from pets supplies stores.
3. Take your pets to vets and make sure they get a vaccination in time.
4. Do not ignore any unusual pet behavior and symptoms. Consult your vet so that illnesses can be prevented.
5. Get your pet tested for heartworm disease.
6. Grooming is equally important. Keep your pets clean and also use preventive measures for fleas and ticks.
7. Take care of your pet’s allergies. Avoid giving food that causes allergic reactions and other health issues to your pets.

Part 1 of 4:Maintaining a Good Diet
1. Feed your dog high-quality, well-balanced dog food and treats.

Making sure your dog eats a nutritious diet is an important part of protecting their health. Look at the first five ingredients listed on the pet food label. These ingredients make up the majority of the food. Meat (not meat by-products) and vegetables should be the first few ingredients in the dog food. Lower down the list may be meat by-products and grains.

Avoid common filler ingredients in dog food that may actually harm your dog's health. Some of these include: Ethoxyquin, Propylene Glycol, BHT/BHA, Corn Syrup and corn, and animal by-products.

Occasionally, some dogs might show signs of a food sensitivity or intolerance. Watch for: diarrhea, vomiting, or skin conditions. Work with the veterinarian to determine what food ingredients the dog can and cannot eat.

2. Be careful when feeding your dog human food.

Realize that certain human foods can hurt or kill a dog. Dog’s bodies can’t always metabolize foods like humans can so make sure your dog does not have access to these foods: grapes, raisins, chocolates, avocados, yeast dough, nuts, alcohol, onions, garlic, chives, and sugar-free gum (mainly the ingredient xylitol). These are all toxic to dogs.

While you can make your own dog food, you must work with an animal nutritionist or veterinarian with education in pet food nutrition. This ensures your dog’s diet is nutritionally balanced.

3. Maintain your dog's weight at a healthy level.

A dog is considered overweight when he weighs 10-20% more than his ideal body weight. If he is 20% overweight, he's considered obese. Being obese can shorten a dog’s life span by 2 years. Obese dogs are at higher risk for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and urinary bladder stones. Talk with a vet about the ideal weight for your dog and feed him accordingly.

Most dogs are overweight or obese because they don't get enough exercise and get too much food. Refer to the package of pet food for specific guidelines about feeding based on ideal weight.

4. Give your dog healthy treats.

Just like in humans, snacking or treats, can add quite a few calories to a dog’s daily calorie allowance. This could cause your dog to put on extra weight. Try giving your dog homemade treats, instead of store bought ones.

Give your dog low calorie treats like baby carrots, canned green beans (low sodium or rinsed to wash off the added salt), or small slices of cooked sweet potatoes.

5. Give your dog a constant supply of fresh water.

Dogs need lots of fresh water for the body to properly work and digest food. The water should be clean and fresh, so change the water at least once a day. Clean the water bowl or bucket with dish soap and water every once. Rinse and dry the container before refilling with fresh water.

Bacteria and algae can grow in the bowl, especially during warm weather. In freezing temperatures, you'll need to keep the bowl from freezing.

Part 2 of 4:Grooming Your Dog
1. Groom your dog regularly.

Brush your dog's coat to keep it shiny and healthy. This will also encourage good circulation. Note any new lumps, bumps, or cysts on the skin and bring them to your veterinarian’s attention. Scabs, redness, or itchy skin should also be addressed by a veterinarian.

Grooming is also a good time to check for skin conditions like fleas, ticks, and mites.

2. Clip your dog's nails only if you know how.

While it may take a little time for you dog to get used to, clipping the nails can become a routine part of grooming. Just be careful not to trim the "quick," the part of the nail that contains sensitive blood vessels and nerves. This is impossible to see if the dogs nails are black and he will need the vet nurse to do it.

If you aren’t sure how to clip the nails, have your veterinarian technician show you how to clip your dog's nails.

3. Brush your dog's teeth every day.

Brushing lets you remove any plaque or bacterial build up on your dog’s teeth. This is also a good chance to check the mouth for sores, loose or damaged teeth, or any other odd problems. Only use a dental toothpaste made for dogs. The fluoride in human toothpaste is poisonous to dogs and can cause serious health problems.

Occasionally, your dog will need a dental cleaning at the vet's office. He'll be sedated while the veterinarian performs a thorough examination and cleaning.

4. Check your dog's ears.

The ears shouldn't smell or have any discharge. The inner part of the ear should be a whitish color; but some dark colored dogs may have dark colored inner ears. Flip the ear over to inspect it. It should be clear of dirt, debris, or parasites like ticks. Plant material can sometimes work their way into the ear. These should be carefully removed.

If your dog has floppy type ears, they should be checked daily, otherwise check them regularly.

5. Clean your dog's ears.

Use a product specifically made to clean dog’s ears or use a solution of half white vinegar and half rubbing alcohol. Saturate a cotton ball with the fluid and gently wipe out the dog’s ear. If blood appears on the cotton ball stop cleaning and consult your veterinarian.

Shaking the head excessively, scratching or pawing at the ear, odor, or discharge (waxy, fluid, or brown) is not normal. If you think your dog has an ear infection or other ear problem, take him to the vet.

Part 3 of 4:Caring For Your Dog
1. Offer your dog shelter.

Most people with pet dogs chose to keep them in the house with the family. If you do keep your dog outside, provide an insulated dog house, warm bedding for cold climates, shade for warm climates, food, and water (that won't freeze or stagnate). Never chain your dog, since this could cause leg or neck injuries.

Don't keep your dog outside if he hasn't acclimated to weather extremes. It is considered negligence to keep a dog outside without proper shelter. If you can't shelter your dog correctly, keep him inside or don't get a dog in the first place.

2. Get your dog plenty of exercise.

Depending on your dog’s breed, this could be anything from a 10-15 minute walk per day to a good hour romp in the park. A fun game of fetch or Frisbee can also be physically challenging to very active dogs. Playing or walking is a great chance for you to bond with your dog.

Exercise and playing can cut back on bad behavior, like tearing things up around the house, inappropriate chewing, and aggression. It will also keep your dog’s weight down and his body healthy.

In addition to exercise, make sure you're giving your dog plenty of enrichment to stimulate their brain. For instance, teach them to solve puzzles and do tricks, and practice agility and advanced obedience.

3. Socialize your dog.

Once he's gotten all his important first vaccinations, socialize him. This means carefully introducing him to people, other animals and dogs, and situations outside the immediate home environment. Getting used to riding in the car, walking around the neighborhood and dog parks are great ways to introduce him to people and other dogs.

As long as the dog isn’t scared or threatened he will get used to these situations. The more unique social situations you expose your dog to when he's young, the better.

Part 4 of 4:Providing Routine Health Care
1. Take your dog to the veterinarian.

Schedule yearly examinations so you dog can get important tests and vaccinations done. Your vet will also get to know your dog and will be able to tell if something's wrong with his health. Regular check-ups can prevent many treatable diseases.

If you have a puppy, take it to the vet around 6 weeks old. The puppy will be checked for hernias, heart, lung, eye, and ear problems. The puppy will also be put on a preventative de-worming schedule and given important early shots and boosters.

2. Get your dog vaccinated.

The rabies vaccination should be given around 12 weeks and is required in many areas. You might be severely penalized if you haven't vaccinated your dog and he nips or bites a person or another pet. Consider vaccinating your dog against Lyme disease. This disease causes joint pain, swelling, fever, and possibly fatal kidney disease.

Dogs that spend a lot of time outside, live on farms, or hunt are at increased risk of getting this tick-borne disease.

3. Consider spaying or neutering your dog.

Spaying or neutering your dog can reduce some behavioral problems and decrease the chance of certain tumors and infections. If you spay or neuter your dog, you won't need to worry about caring for or placing unwanted puppies.

Microchipping is also encouraged in case your dog ever becomes lost.

4. Monitor and prevent fleas.

Watch for signs of fleas on your dog: dark specks in the fur, lots of licking and scratching, or scabs on the skin. Once you've found fleas on your dog, you have several options. See your vet for an oral medication, wash your dog with flea shampoo, and put a flea collar on your dog.

Flea collars and monthly skin treatments are good ways to prevent fleas in the first place. Talk with your vet about a regular flea prevention routine.

5. Have your dog tested for heartworm.

A yearly blood test is needed to check for this widespread disease. Heartworm is spread by mosquito bites so it's hard to prevent. Instead, a monthly tablet or a shot which lasts for up to 6 months is used to kill any organisms present in the blood stream.

If your dog does get heartworm disease, there is a treatment but it is hard on him, expensive, and can take months to combat.

I think I’m a slow learner. It’s taken me 30 years to become a decent dog owner, and by decent I mean reading up on diet, training and care.

These are my current dog family along with my working partner. I’m at home now realising my ambition of being a ‘dog mom’ and so I’m out and about daily with my pack.

Over the years we have had many tragic and not timely deaths from one accident, and then cancers. And old age. This gave me a radical shakeup to look at diet in some depth. Training became a priority when I had working dogs, my Springer Spaniels. Safety is improved by training properly to a large extent and it certainly makes for a much more pleasurable walk.

I think I can say they are ‘well cared for’ if you can fulfil all aspects of their needs to have them have a full, enjoyable, long healthy life.

Nope that’s impossible.

Be ready to submit to them because you’ll be their pet.

A pest infestation in the home is dangerous not only for humans but also for your pets. Pets can't tell if they've been bitten by an insect, such as a bug, wasp, or bee. It is important to take care of the health of your beloved pet as they are also members of the family and there is a high chance of contracting diseases when you play with an infected pet. So keep your pet safe and follow the listed below steps

How to Keep Your Pets Safe from Pests?

1. Use Safe Flea Medication

Many people use medications to control flea and tick infestations on pets. Make sure you use a reliable and effective repellent like Frontline and K9 Advantix to help your pets avoid tick and flea bites.

2. Consider Heartworm Medicine

You can use heartworm medication to kill the disease in your pets. They are helpful for dogs suffering from diseases caused by mosquito bites. Heartworm medication helps control mosquito bites and is required for all dogs, consult your vet if you use the medication.

3. Keep up to date with Rabies Shots

A rabies shot is one of the most important factors in protecting your pet from disease. You should not skip a rabies shot under any circumstances, rodents such as rats and mice can be infected with rabies. Avoiding rabies vaccination is not a wise choice as pets such as cats and dogs will chase and even kill them to eat them.

4. Monitor Food

It is important to store food, especially dog ​​food that attracts ants in your space, and it also acts as a safe place for spiders and other small insects to stay safe. Keep your pet food covered when not in use and supervise your pet while eating.

This is Beans.

This is Beans right-side up.

This is Beans on my bed a few weeks ago, suckling on his bunny:

He still suckles on his bunny because he didn't get to nurse long enough as a baby. I found him in a gas station garbage can when he was perhaps two weeks old. Here he is the day we found him, far too young to be taken from his mother:

Here he is a week later. That's a 3″ by 5″ notebook beside him for a size comparison:

Here's Beanie the day he went to the vet for his vaccinations four weeks later, at about six weeks old:

And here he is in matching t-shirts saying “Sunday Funday”, watching football with Bubby and Maggie, about a month ago:

If saving my beloved Beanie from a garbage can was wrong, I damned well don't care to be right.