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    Staying On Top Of Routine Pet Care And Maintenance

    By Friends of Real MommaJune 7, 20177 Comments4 Mins Read
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    Staying On Top Of Routine Pet Care And Maintenance

    If you have a strong love for the pets in your household, you also understand that there’s a lot of responsibility that goes along with raising them and caring for them properly. Busy lifestyles and unforeseen emergencies can put basic pet needs on the back burner. It’s important to stay on top of pet care and daily maintenance to promote a healthy lifestyle and a clean living environment. Here are just a few suggestions to make sure that your pet is cared for properly as the years move forward.

    Fish

    One way to provide an attractive focal point inside your home is with a colorful fish tank. Fish can be freshwater or saltwater and you can add numerous corals, faux reef systems and lights to make your fish tank a stellar piece of art. But you must keep in mind that fish are pets too.

    Many fish only need minimal care and be fed routinely as well as have their tanks cleaned out once or twice a week. But, depending on the type of fish that you have, along with other living organisms in your tank, daily care is essential. Neglecting to care for fish can occur easily, especially if they have an underlying disease that may be making them and other fish sick. There are many tropical fish diseases that can adversely affect fish.

    One of the most common is Ick. Ick appears as small white specks or dots on the surface of the fish. Over time, it can take over the fish’s entire body and begin to eat away at the skin. Specific treatment for Ick is recommended, including treating the entire tank and regulating proper pH levels in the water.

    Canines

    Dogs are considered man’s best friend in many opinions, but they require a great deal of work and care to help them thrive throughout their short lives. While basic food, water and shelter are the bare essentials, the first priority after adopting a dog or puppy is to seek adequate medical care. Your veterinarian will be able to:

    • Provide a complete physical exam to check for abnormalities
    • Perform a routine blood panel
    • Collect a fecal occult blood test and stool sample
    • Groom your dog as needed, including a nail trim and ear cleaning
    • Check vital signs
    • Request further testing or diagnostic imaging if necessary
    • Give proper vaccinations

    In addition to keeping your dog’s living area clean, proper dog care starts with a healthy visit from your vet’s office. From there, you can build his dietary needs any other accommodations to prevent future cases of neglect and allow your dog to thrive.

    Felines

    If you own a cat, they can be a faithful companion that ultimately requires minimal care and supervision. The most important thing to consider is routine veterinarian checkups, feeding and keeping their living area clean and fresh. Neglect can quickly occur when a feline suffers from:

    • Cat-related diseases such as feline leukemia or toxoplasmosis that remains untreated
    • Fleas or mange infestation
    • A mobility issue
    • Severe urinary tract infection

    While most of these conditions are treatable, consistent care is required. Keeping the litter box clean at all times, administering proper medication and following a sufficient diet is the only way to prevent neglect and help your cat thrive.

    Farm Animals

    Sometimes pets that live outdoors are highly susceptible to routine neglect. This is because it can be challenging to find someone to care for farm animals if you have to be away for more than a day or two. It’s important to network with your neighbors and fellow animal lovers to have a caregiver in place in the event you are unable to care for them on a daily basis. In addition, choose a veterinarian who works specifically with farm animals and can offer the medical support you need should a health issue arise.

    Caring for animals the right way takes more than just providing food and shelter. Keep your pets safe and thriving in a clean and nurturing environment with the help from a vet professional and other animal care specialists.

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    7 Comments

    1. Bradley M. Thompson on March 29, 2018 4:11 am

      I was searching for some resourceful blogs and discovered your’s site.

      Reply
    2. Mark on May 20, 2018 6:49 pm

      Love your article, I personally keep fish since they are very easy to maintain. They can be left alone when I have to go away on vacation, and they provide a lot of amusement watching them swim around all day.

      Reply
    3. Laurel Larsen on July 29, 2019 2:02 pm

      I liked your reminder to check a dog’s nails. It’s an easily overlooked part of a dog, because you just assume their nails naturally take care of themselves. When I eventually get a dog of my own, I’ll be sure to take good care of it!

      Reply
    4. vet Sydney on October 7, 2019 2:48 am

      Regular dental maintenance is key to maintaining an overall healthy animal. Not only does it prevent bad breath, but it can help prevent disease. Infections that start in the mouth can easily enter your animal’s bloodstream and travel to major vital organs.

      Reply
    5. petsloverplanet on February 10, 2020 1:35 am

      I like your blog. This article is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this.
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    6. Aca Baranton on May 19, 2020 5:22 am

      You are spot on with the preventive measures, feeding them healthy food, getting them routinely checked with vets and as they say, mind above matter, you must care for them, play with them and do everything to make them feel loved or cared for.

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    7. Zoe Campos on April 7, 2021 1:12 am

      I totally agree that looking after dogs requires a lot of work and care in order to keep them healthy throughout their lives. Although I can look after one at the moment, I chose not to commit since my schedule is not definite yet and I might only end up neglecting the poor thing. I think it would be better if I could donate some pet supplies to some shelters instead and help animals in my own way.

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