Having a pet at home is a great experience. Pets are excellent companions and can be good family members. Being a responsible pet owner is a big undertaking. You must be willing to commit and be able to look after them day in, day out.

Being a good parent to your pet is essential. Here are some points to remember to help you get started caring for a dog or a cat. 

Give your pets a home-friendly shelter.

Your home needs to be pet-ready and pet-friendly. What I mean by this is make sure to give them a room or space where they can make themselves comfortable – a place to eat, rest and play.

When you bring home your pet, make sure to orient and familiarize him with your home and your family members. This is helpful to lower your pet’s fear and anxiety upon arriving to his new home and family.

Give your pets the proper nutrition it needs.

Feeding your pet is a priority and should be part of your everyday pet ownership. Giving them the proper nutrition they need will help them grow healthy and happy.

Make them look at their best.

Grooming your pets is one way to bond and have a good time with them. Although, most cats doesn’t require much grooming compared to a dog, regular grooming, bathing and combing of their fur is beneficial for their overall social being. You don’t have to bring them to the nearest pet grooming salon, here’s a video on how to give your pets regular grooming they need.

Play with your pets!

Provide your pets safe chew toys or scratch pads to play with. Playing with them regularly will keep them stimulated and happy. This also serves as their exercise to stay fit and healthy.

Do regular check-ups.

A regular visit to your vet or pet physician is essential, just like us human beings. Give them essential vaccines they need to prevent certain diseases or illnesses.

Caring for pets is like nurturing a child of your own. Make sure to provide them shelter, food, love. We adopted a new family member a few months ago when he was found lost and starving on the highway. Archie, makes sure we are responsible pet owners just like as we were responsible parents to our children. Have fun and enjoy taking care of your pets!