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The toilet for pets  First of all you have to know what Do not make this decision bent on a

food you have to provide to the pet species or race; By having an open
This will keep your pet and you mind, you can take big surprises and
healthy and happy. Create a frequent Research or ask the veterinarian choose the right pet for your family.
cleaning schedule, at least once every 2 about good food sources and Keep in mind some general concerns
or 3 weeks and stick to that schedule to portion sizes. with different pets:
clean the animal and its space, to
 Dogs: Although they vary greatly
prevent diseases and bad odors. Natural foods, although more depending on the breed, all dogs
expensive, are healthier than dried need a lot of attention, time to
Determine if your pet needs to be or processed foods. exercise and plenty of room to roam.
groomed. Many animals will take care of
themselves to a large extent, and they Monitor your diet carefully. Many  Cats: because they are intelligent and
will only need to be groomed or bathed edible foods for people may be independent, cats will be fine with less
if they get very dirty. inappropriate for animals, which will supervision, although they will still
make them sick when consumed. need love and time to avoid bad
Keep up to date with frequent Therefore, it will be important that behaviors.
cleaning, such as brushing the fur or you investigate the foods that your
rubbing the scales, every few days. pet can eat and those that cannot.  Hamsters, gerbils, ferrets and other
rodents: although they are cheap and
live little, rodents are good first pets.
Be sure to keep dogs and cats' If you over-feed it, this can be
However, they usually have strong
nails short so they don't break and as harmful as giving you an odors.
cause them pain. insufficient amount of food.
Therefore, it will be important  Fish: they need careful control and
It is a good idea to make your pet that you provide the amount care to develop, and they will not be
lose the fear of grooming or bathing you need and not an excess. caressed in the short term. Think that
from an early age. having a fish is like having a garden.
When brushing, just use soft
brushes on your face; and if you are  Lizards: they are happy to be alone
going to brush long and tangled hair. and are usually easy to care for, do
not offer much affection and can be
When you bathe it, you will have difficult to diagnose when they get
sick.
to verify that the water is warm and that
the products you use do not cause an
 Birds: they can create a lot of dirt and
allergic reaction.
are usually noisy. They are also
expensive and temperamental,
You will not always have to buy especially larger birds such as
special shampoos, but those with a lot parrots.
of perfume can cause a lot of rashes on
many animals.
Give your pet affection and Benefits of having a pet
attention. How to care for a pet?
o They avoid the feeling of
 Although it applies to dogs and
cats, even fish and lizards require loneliness.
dedication and love to develop.
o They relieve depression.
 Animals are social beings very
similar to human beings and you o Increase the feeling of happiness.
should take some time to play with
your pets to exercise and have mental o They reduce stress.
stimulation.
o Increase the sense of
Give your pet a space to roam;
Depending on the size of the animal,
this will be the space you will need. responsibility.
All pets require time, money and love,
Buy toys and games to use with o They improve social life. ...
your pet. in addition to the specific needs of
o They reinforce self-esteem.
Give your pet a prize after it has each animal and breed.
good behavior to motivate and
strengthen good habits. Before acquiring a pet, thoroughly

research the behaviors and needs of

the pets you like.

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