New Delhi: Pet parents do every possible thing to take care of their pets and make sure they live a safe and happy life. To help you be the best pet parent we have come up with a few tips that will help you to keep your fur babies healthy and happy, make sure to follow these pet care tips.
Don’t overfeed your dog, it will significantly impact their health and happiness
Overweight dogs are at increased risk of metabolic abnormalities, cardiovascular disease, joint diseases, a lowered immune system, and many other health problems. They also are less mobile and can’t run, play, or do other activities as much as they’d like.
Touch your dog’s nose
Your dog’s nose should feel wet. The level of moisture will vary between dogs and by the time of year, but a healthy dog will have a cool and slightly wet nose because dogs secrete sweat through their nose to cool down.
Make annual vet appointments
Let the experts examine your dog regularly to screen them for any health issues and to provide you with the best, personalized information to keep your precious pup healthy for many years.
Make a “pet first aid” kit
Accidents and emergencies happen and being prepared with all the essentials to help your dog is a crucial step in being a responsible pet owner. This is especially important if you take your dog out hiking or camping, whenever you may be far away from help. A DIY pet first aid kit is something every dog parent should have.
Your Kit Should Contain
- Absorbent gauze pads
- Adhesive tape
- Cotton balls or swabs
- Fresh 3% hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting (always check with a veterinarian or animal poison control expert before giving it to your pet)
- Ice pack
- Disposable gloves
- Scissors with the blunt end
- Tweezers
- OTC antibiotic ointment
- Oral syringe or turkey baster
- Liquid dishwashing detergent (for bathing)
- Towels
- Small flashlight
- Alcohol wipes
- Styptic powder
- Saline eye solution
- Artificial tear gel
- Phone number, clinic name, and address of your veterinarian as well as local veterinary emergency clinics.
Make sure to check your pack every few months to make sure nothing has expired or needs to be replaced. And of course, keep your kit out of the reach of children.
