The DOs ad DON’Ts of Responsible Pet Ownership

We all want to do what is best for our pets, but very often we forget that if we choose to keep pets we also have a responsibility to society, to ensure that our love of our pets does not interfere with any one else’s enjoyment of life. After all just because you LOVE Fido and can overlook his little habit of barking at shadows at two in the morning, doesn’t mean your next door neighbor feels the same way. Here are some tips on being a responsible pet owner just to remind us of our responsibility to society, and to our pet:

1.) DO adopt! DON”T buy.

Especially from pet stores, you don’t want to support puppy mills do you? Puppy mills treat dogs terribly caging them for life. Once they have outlived their “usefulness” to the puppy mill owner, they are killed usually by drowning or bludgeoning.

2.) DO spay/neuter! DON’T breed.

Your pet is not a commodity. She was not born to make you money no matter how bad the economy might be. YOU love her, you do not have to spread her genes around because she is “such a perfect dog.” Having her spayed is the responsible thing to do, not to mention the healthiest option for your dog or cat. Be sure to do so between 6 and 8 months of age.

3.) DO make sure your pet sees a vet! DON’T forget that their shots should be up to date, keep records for emergencies.

Your pet is important to you and proper veterinary care will prolong their life. Taking your pets for regular checkups is just as important as YOUR yearly physical.

4.) DO make sure your dog is properly trained.  DON’T attempt to train your dog yourself if you have no experience.

Proper training and socialization is necessary to raise a good canine or feline citizen. It is up to you as the pet owner to ensure that your beloved pets are not interfering with other people’s peaceful enjoyment of life. YOU love your pet, not everyone else does. Make sure that your pet is properly trained and controllable in social situations. Consult a trainer or attend obedience classes with your dog if necessary.

5.) Lastly but probably most importantly, DO feed your pet a RAW diet! DON’T kill them slowly with commercial garbage in a bag!

A raw diet is the ONLY natural diet for your furry friend. Both cats and dogs are naturally carnivores, that means they eat meat, and only meat. Sure a dog will eat a carrot if you give them one but they were not meant to survive on a vegan diet. Commercial dog food has little or no healthy meat content. Most brands of kibble are full of fillers and other things I would truly rather not mention. Raw is the ONLY way to go if you are serious about the health of your pet!

Skeptical about raw feeding? Don’t take my word for it do your own research, start here:  RawFed.com

Until Tomorrow Remember.

BE THE CHANGE

Janette