How to become a marvellous pet parent

How to become a marvellous pet parent

Adopt a country or pariah dog as your pet. They are more disease-resistant and easy to manage.

l Puppies have to be periodically dewormed and fed a balanced diet to refrain them from eating rubbish.

l Obedience training is essential to have a good, life-long relationship with your pup. Start early when s/he is 3-4 months old.

l Any new food for the pet must be introduced gradually, in small quantities.

l Dog’s dental health can be maintained through regular brushing and dental treats.

l Walking the pet on rough surfaces will trim his nails automatically.

l While bathing a dog, take care to avoid water around the ears.

l When your pet is left alone in the house, play soft music or your recorded voice to keep him calm.

l To administer tablets to dogs, powder and mix with their favourite treat.

l Before travelling with your pet, put her/him on a light meal. Take your vet’s advice.

l Micro-chipping your dog will help in easy identification.

l When two dogs are fighting, do not try to separate them manually. Throw a bucket of water on them.

l Control of external parasites on your pet is essential to avoid anaemia and life-threatening diseases.

l Maintain a proper bodyweight of your pet as obesity leads to diabetes, arthritis and cancer.

l Dogs living in farms are prone to snake bites. So, it’s always better to take precaution by stocking Polyvalent Antisnake Venom in advance.

l Avoid spraying your garden with toxic insecticides.

Your pet may get accidentally poisoned. Use safer, eco-friendly insecticides.

l In case your pet bites you, wash the site of the bite with soap and running water. Apply an antiseptic. Do not bandage. Consult your vet.

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