Tips to Properly Care for Your Pet

Veterinarians are medical professionals who specialize in caring for animals. There are several things that veterinarians recommend you do or don’t do to care for your pet at home properly. However, some actions should be taken that involve leaving your home such as annual visits to the vet. Here are some tips about how to care for your pet:

Annual vet visits - It’s so important to bring your pet to a veterinarian at least once a year to be checked out. Your veterinarian will be able to check the health of your pet and either tell you that everything you’re doing is great or give you some suggestions on how to improve the physical health of your pet. Your veterinarian will also check if your pet is up to date on all its vaccines to keep you and your pet safe.

Spay & neuter - After getting a pet, you should take them to an animal hospital to be spayed or neutered. This will prevent you from ending up with unwanted kittens or puppies. However, that’s not the only benefit it also helps decrease your pet’s risk of getting cancer. 

Take steps to minimize parasites on your pet - Your veterinarian can recommend vaccinations and medications to keep fleas, ticks, and other unwanted pests away from your pet. Be sure to keep up with medications for your pet, especially during the warmer months of the year when ticks are out.

Keep their weight in check - Some dogs and cats are very good at maintaining a healthy weight, but others struggle and tend to eat more than they should. As their owner, you should do everything you can to keep your pet’s weight in a healthy range. Failure to do so can result in health issues, just like humans who are overweight. 

Take them for walks - Walking your dog is a great way to improve their physical and mental health. Walks also allow your dog to interact with new people and sometimes other dogs.

Take care of their teeth - Brushing your pet’s teeth or giving them a daily dental treat makes a huge difference to their overall dental hygiene. 

Proper seating in vehicles - Keep your pets in the back seat of all vehicles. It is never safe for your pet to be in the front seat. You should also purchase some sort of pet seat belt, so your pet stays secure if you stop quickly or get into a car accident. No one wants to take a trip to the animal hospital because their pet flew out of the car. 

Contact Vetcare for Pets Animal Hospital for more information about our animal hospital or to schedule an appointment with one of our veterinarians. We look forward to seeing you soon!