| Keeping a pet does not have to be difficult because | | | | specially made for them. Avoid giving your pet |
| there are some simple things that you can do to | | | | leftover foods because some of the things the |
| keep the both of you happy for a long time. | | | | human foods are made of can end up affecting your |
| The Do's: | | | | pet. |
| Pets have to be showered with praise and affection | | | | You have to be sensitive about your pet's wellbeing |
| to help build their confidence and make them feel | | | | and this includes both the physical and emotional. |
| secure. Animals that are not given affection tend to | | | | Make sure you visit the vet when you realize there is |
| be very withdrawn and unhappy. | | | | something wrong with your pet. |
| Try and set some time each day when you can | | | | Provide an exciting environment for your pet and do |
| have some quality time with your best friend. If you | | | | not let it get bored. Pets have to be allowed to be |
| have a dog, you can take walks together and if it is | | | | themselves and you should always include your pet in |
| a cat, you can let it sit on your lap quietly. When | | | | many of the things that you do. |
| spending time with your pet, you should make sure | | | | Make sure you take good care of yourself because |
| you make some physical contact to make your pet | | | | the pet relies on you for its existence. It is important |
| feel loved. | | | | to make arrangements with family members and |
| When training your pet to follow the rules you have | | | | friends to make sure that your pet is well taken care |
| set, you have to be firm but you must remain loving. | | | | of when you are not around. |
| This will make your pet follow the rules better | | | | The Don'ts: |
| compared to just forcing it. | | | | Pets should never be hit for any reason. Hurting your |
| A pet has to be provided with a living environment | | | | pet is never justified even when you feel that your |
| that is safe, appropriate and exciting. The kind of | | | | pet has disobeyed you. This is one of the things that |
| shelter you provide has to ensure that the pet is | | | | can destroy the trust and love that your pet has. |
| warm when it is cold and protected from the hot sun | | | | Never take your pet for granted by denying it |
| during summer. The shelter should also be big enough | | | | attention, food and appropriate shelter. |
| to accommodate your pet. If you have a pet that | | | | It is not fair to expect your pet to behave like a |
| sleeps indoors, you can select a specific part of the | | | | human being |
| house where you can place mat or blanket that your | | | | Pets should never be exposed to any danger in the |
| pet can sleep on. | | | | home or outside and this means even your friends |
| Give your pet a diet that is varied, balanced and | | | | and family should not abuse the pet. |
| healthy. The foods you give to your pets should be | | | | |