Thursday, February 23, 2012

Taking Good Care Of Your Pet

By Chloe Gib


Pets are in most cases kept for companionship. They are good companions are lighten the mood of the owner. Pets are of various kinds. The two most popular pets are dogs and cats. There are other different pets such as hamsters, guinea pigs and even parrots which are best known for their imitation capabilities. A striking difference between pets and other animals is that pets are majorly kept for personal pleasure and enjoyment when we derive economic benefit from the rest. A pet hospital is where they are treated when they are sick.

Pets are good companions. They are of particular help to the elderly. People do exercise with their pets. It has being scientifically proven that this helps one to recover from a physically or psychologically tormenting past. The same way pets take good care of their owners is the same way their owners should take good care of them. They require care, love and attention. Certain requirements have to be adhered to.

Quality dieting has to be observed. One is not supposed to feed pets with foods it does not eat. One cannot feed a rodent with meat, as it does not consume meat. Harmful substances must be kept away from pets. This includes our personal habits such as smoking. Just like humans, they are also affected by passive smoke. Their fur should be regularly brushed to clean it.

Pet hospitals are exclusively for pets. They provide diagnosis and treatment for each sick pet brought into the facility. The medicines are of high quality. The veterinary doctor works alongside the client to ensure that the pet is fully recovered and back to full health.

Vaccinating a pet against common diseases such as rabies for dogs and cats is very important. Preventative health care is better than curative. Vaccination programs are carried out in many hospitals. They are cheap and discounts are offered on certain occasions. A vaccination certificate is awarded upon vaccination.

In house laboratories in many hospitals are an added advantage to many pets. They facilitate easy diagnosis as a number of tests can be carried out to find out what the problem is. Extensive testing can be carried out in national animal laboratories which should be better equipped.

Pharmacies found within the hospital localities are well stocked with various types of medicines. A prescription from the veterinary doctor is needed to make a purchase. They also sell food supplements which should help the dogs recover much faster.

The surgery departments come in handy in every veterinary hospital. Pets that have being seriously injured in accidents or are suffering from a condition that requires operation receive their medical attention here. Just like human surgery theatres, they are well equipped with monitors. Laser surgery is known for it leads to quicker recovery. It is also administered in these hospitals. Do not hesitate to visit a veterinary doctor when your pet falls ill.




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