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Monday, January 30, 2012

How to Sort Out Proper Pet Maintenance

Pets are adorable but let’s face it that they may be hard work and stressful at times- scratching on expensive hardwood flooring, peeing on the delicate sofa, chasing and scaring away visitors. Caring for your pet doesn’t have to be difficult and can in fact be stress-free when you are aware of the options that can help and aid owners simplify proper pet maintenance.

Cat Care

Cats are graceful and beautiful, until they start scratching your furniture. Well, they are cats, after all. Scratching posts will satisfy the pets’ itch for scratching. Train and educate them to use only the scratching post to satisfy the urge to scrape and grate.

Having littering problem? Cat supplies will solve the problem. Train cats to stop peeing or pooping anywhere else but the litter trays. Until then, maybe it’s a good idea to use pet car seat cover, just to make sure.

When you’re busy, keep cats entertained  with cat toys.  Once your furry friend tires, they should have nice pet beds and cat flaps to keep them warm and comfortable. But on a long drive, cats will be more comfortable in pet travel carriers.

Dog Care

Dogs can be your best friend too. But it takes tender loving care to develop rapport, loyalty and friendship.

Start it by providing necessary dog accessories like a collar, leash, and chewable toys. Dog clothing may not be  necessary but it will definitely make your pet more adorable and presentable.

Dogs love and need to drink plenty of water so make sure that the pet bowls are always full. It’s also a good thinking to have pet bowls in the pet’s favorite places like outside, near the outdoor kennels, and inside, near the indoor soft kennel.

Aside from dog accessories, spend some time also for dog training and education. It will never be easy so be equipped with puppy training pads and retractable leash for easy length adjustment.

Fish Care

Luckily, fish are definitely easier to take care of compared to dogs and cats. They don’t scratch, pee, or poop anywhere, though fish tanks need regular water change. This can be a messy job, so make sure that there are soggy steps for prudence and safety above all.

Feeding fish is a once-a-day job, too. Simplify that simple job with fish feeders that will automatically feed the fishy friends based on your chosen time and amount.

Mice and Hamsters

If kennels are for dogs, then cages are for small pets like mice and hamsters. A hamster cage is pretty much different from a bird cage.

Hamsters and mice are playful, so they need not just any cages but hutches or playpens. Instantly turn their playpens into their little home by adding exercise tools, toys and a feeder.

Pet maintenance is not meant to be stressful. It should be enjoyable and rewarding. Just have the necessary pet accessories and sorting out pet maintenance will never be easier.

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