Tidbits of Advice for Pet Owners
by Hal Stormi
I highly recommend adding a pet to your family, even it if is just you. They are simply tremendous, but you have to make sure you understand their needs for it to be a good two way relationship. With that in mind, here are some tips to make you a good pet owner.
1. Puppy Chewing Furniture ? If you have a new puppy and he or she is chewing your furniture, you can use a homemade remedy. Rub a little oil of cloves on the areas being chewed. It is bitter and will make them stop.
2. Physically Disciplining Cats ? You should not hit or swipe at your cat. Instead, discipline them with a water spray bottle. If you do it yourself, the cat will avoid you at all cost.
3. Dry Dog Wash ? If you don't have time to give your dog a bath and they smell bad, you can give them a rub down with baking soda to take the edge off.
4. Pets Marking Territory ? If your pet urinates in the house, clean it up right away. Make sure to get the smell out or your pet will come back and do it again to mark its territory.
5. Chocolate and Cats ? If you are eating, you might want to give chocolate tidbits to your little one. Chocolate is very harmful to cats and can easily result in a visit to the vet.
6. Skunk Odors on Dogs ? Inquisitive dogs often pay the price with skunks. To get skunk smell off, wash your dog with tomato juice. Then wash them with regular shampoo and rinse. You might have to do it twice.
7. Careful When Picking Names ? Picking a name for a pet is good fun, but you need to be careful. A human name can be embarrassing when someone comes over that has the same one.
8. Exotic Pet Problems ? It may seem like a good idea to get a unique pet, but be warned. They have unique needs and you may be surprised how much maintenance there is.
9. Pets In Pools ? Throwing a ball into a pool for a pet to chase is a favorite pastime. Swimming is good for their hips, but watch their fur. It can dry out the skin because of the clorine.
10. Dog Tennis Ball ? Tennis balls are a dogs favorite toy. They are also bad for their jaws. Get a medically approved ball at the local store.
Whether you are getting a dog, cat or something more exotic, understanding the needs of your pet is good place to start. Although we all tend to lend human qualities to our pets, they are not human. Make sure you take care of them based on knowledge.
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