Top 5 pet tips to keep your furry friend healthy
1. Don’t skip out on the vet
Just like us, pets can get heart problems, arthritis and even mental illness! If your pet seems out of sorts, take them to the vet to try to catch it early.
2. Spay and neuter your pets
If you have a cat or a dog, it’s extremely important you get them desexed. It cuts down the number of unwanted pets and reduces the likelihood of your pet running away, as before spaying/neutering, they have a tendency to roam.
3. Prevent parasites
Fleas are the most common external parasites; make sure you keep up with flea treatment, and if you spot fleas on your pet, get on it quick-smart. Aside from the nasty itching your pet will experience, if your pet were to swallow a flea, it could end up with tapeworms. Prevention is key!
4. Maintain a healthy weight
Too many pets are obese, and just like us, obese pets are at a higher risk of diabetes, arthritis and cancer. Overfeeding is the leading cause of obesity, so make sure your pet is getting adequate nutrition without overfeeding.
5. Microchip your pet
Lack of identification means as few as 14% ever find their way back home. Microchip your pets so that they get lost, you have a much higher chance of getting them back home.
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