Keep Pets Healthy
Owning a pet can be a rewarding experience for kids and adults. You can make sure it’s healthy experience by following a few simple tips. It all starts with keeping your pet healthy and being a responsible owner.
Adopt your pet from an animal shelter or buy it from a reputable or pet breeder. Have your pet checked right away by a veterinarian. Keep your pet under a vet’s care for regularly scheduled shots and worm treatment. Give your pet balanced diet and don’t allow it to eat raw food or drink out of the toilet.
Clean your pets living area at least once a week. Bury the feces or place them in a plastic bag and throw it in the trash. Litter boxes should be cleaned daily and the dirty litter placed in a plastic bag. To prevent infectious diseases that may cause birth defects, pregnant women should not change cat litter boxes. Areas that have been contaminated with dog and cat feces should be off limits for children not only at home but also in public areas such as parks and playgrounds.
Wash your hands with soap and water after handling of cleaning pets, especially reptiles. Teach your kids to do the same. Get your pets immunized against rabies.
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