Pets are undoubtedly man’s best friend. They have unquestioning loyalty and are always there to cheer us up.
Benefits of Pets:
• Stress relief
• Decrease feelings of loneliness
• Increase social contact
• Positively influence child social development and self-esteem
• Assistance dogs – therapy dogs, guide dogs
• Community work – search and rescue, customs
• Stock work
This week is the time to start showing our appreciation for their unconditional companionship:
• Have your pet examined by the vet regularly to ensure your pet is healthy
• Spend more time with your pet each day
• Exercise with your pet regularly
• Take your pets on holiday with you
• Socialize your pet by taking them to dog parks or dog day care
• Feed your pet the appropriate ‘complete and balanced’ diet
• Avoid foods that are poisonous to pets
• Safe guard your home from common poisons
• Avoid toxic plants
Share ideas on how you make your pet feel special!
Monday, May 4, 2009
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