tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19751383473256058392011-04-21T14:25:17.313-07:00RavingVethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13237697781891692754noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975138347325605839.post-23193738554385215542007-02-23T07:18:00.000-08:002007-02-23T07:24:43.510-08:00<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:georgia;"> In my opinion there are several factors that must be considered before one decides to adopt a pet. I suggest one asks the following questions:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> “Do I have enough time to devote?” </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Ask yourself if you have the extra time to care:</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> This means literally spending time with your new puppy to get to know it and for him to get to know you.</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Time to prepare meals and feed your new dog.</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Time to socialize you new pet with its new family and the other dogs or pets in the house.</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Time to clean up after this new pet. </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Many younger animals require constant attention and caring for and this responsibility is a daily one!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> “Can I adequately house the animal?”</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Would you have proper facilities to keep the pup in so that he doesn’t get into harms way or is safe when you are not around?</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Is the area free from harmful objects/chemicals?</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Can you keep the animal when it matures into an adult? </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Is your yard fenced so that my dogs will not get into the street and be run over? Would the other people in my house share the same love for my pet or would they object to him and mistreat him?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> “Am I prepared to train my animal properly?”</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Starting with potty/paper training and obedience, one has to be prepared to train an animal in the proper ways to behave in a home and toward people. This is a process that requires patience!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> “Can I afford the Veterinary bills?”</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> This is a very important consideration. </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Young animals just like babies require vaccinations and regular checks. Have you factored this cost into your budget?</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> The average vaccination visit costs 65 to 80 dollars. </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Your puppies and kittens require at least of these visits from the age 6 weeks. </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Remember all breeds of dogs are susceptible to the common dreaded diseased of Canine Parvo virus, Canine Distemper, Hepatitis, Influenza and Leptospirosis (which can be fatal if passed to humans.)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> “Am I prepared to care for unwanted offspring?”</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Most pets reach breeding age before you anticipate. It is advisable to neuter you pet to avoid having a yard full of puppies or kittens, which you had not planned for. Also spaying a female greatly reduces the chances of uterine and mammary cancers and her life span. It is a fact that neutered animals ate one third less likely to bite someone.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> “Where can I get information on my animal?”</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> There is a wealth of information for the asking! Your local library, Veterinarian and the Internet can always help. Information is usually free.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> “The Experts”</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> This is without a doubt, your Veterinarian! Many people turn to friends, neighbours, drugstores, and pet stores for medical advice when their pet is ill. Visit your Veterinarian! This is not to say that these other sources cannot provide helpful information, but your Veterinarian has been trained and this is his field of expertise. Also remember that there is little anyone can do for your sick pet via the telephone.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Consider the facts carefully. Form a relationship with your Veterinarian. Be informed when you make the decision to get a pet. It is a life long commitment.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1975138347325605839-2319373855438521554?l=vetrave.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>RavingVethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13237697781891692754noreply@blogger.com0