The first thing you should keep in mind is that your pet
deserves the same level of care as you, which means that you should also feed
him healthy. If you have a special breed of dog, you can always consult your
veterinarian about your pet's diet, and one good place where you can do so is
the Killara Vet
Hospital.
People tend to think that you should not feed your pet
'people food', which is wrong. For example, dogs and cats need to eat real
food, from meat to a certain amount of vegetables. While cats will not be okay
with eating vegetables, you should already know (if you are a dog owner), that
dogs can easily eat fruits and vegetables.
Know your pet
Every animal is different so before getting a new pet, you
should educate yourself. Simply put, you should not have a guinea pig if you
intend to feed it meat, as much as you should not have a piranha if you think
that you can feed her veggies.
You should spend time
with your pets and get to know them
There are many articles on the internet that will surely
help you understand what your pet needs, and this can't be stressed enough,
especially if you want an exotic animal as a pet. If you want a cat or a dog,
the story is completely different.
Cats and dogs
These two are the most common pets that you can practically
see in every household, and that is probably because they are the easiest to
maintain. However, this does not mean that they will require no medical
attention.
Cats and dogs make
the perfect companion
Every veterinarian would tell you the same, dogs and cats
need the same care as we get, which includes getting their shots and giving
them pills for worms. If you do not have the money or you think that that is
not a relevant thing, you should not be an owner of any pet.
What does my pet eat?
Many animals today are omnivores, so maybe the healthiest
option is to feed them a mix of vegetables and meat. One interesting fact about
dogs, in particular, is that with the appropriate diet, they can easily go
vegetarian, or even vegan, and gain the same muscle mass while staying healthy
as much as they would while eating meet.
While that fact was proven on many occasions, people tend to
go against it because of the stereotype vegans have, which is wrong. However,
one thing to point out is that while dogs can go vegan, your cats shouldn't.
This can be explained simply if you leave a cat alone
outside, she will hunt for food. This is because while they do eat vegetables
(sometimes), they are hunters thus natural meat eaters. So if you have an
outside cat who is active and hunts, you can feed her vegan food, but if you
have an inside cat, then feed her regular cat food.
Exercise is important
Just like humans, pets need to stay in shape and that is
your responsibility. If
you live in an apartment, your cats, dogs, or any other animal you have,
need to have proper exercise (except animals like fish, lizards, mice...). By
staying fit, your animals will automatically be healthier.
Final word
There are many educational articles on the net that will
help you decide the right pet for yourself. But keep in mind, pets need proper
care, which is why you should find a veterinarian that you trust, and if you
still haven't found one, try the trusted North Ryde veterinary hospital
like Gordon Vet.
