Bringing Home a New Pet: 10 Tips for Proper Care

For many people, pets are the best company they can have in their homes. These furry friends are lovable and often give us undeserved loyalty. They quickly become companions when you are home from work or doing an activity. They color your world with their playfulness and their personalities. 

If you have just adopted a pet into your home, there are some things you need to ensure are well taken care of. You will want to have them as comfortable as possible. Here are ten tips for the proper care of your newly adopted pet.


 

Visits to the Veterinary

Most commonly, pets need to visit the vet more often when they are young and when they get old. To take good care of your pet, you should take them to the vet at The Animal Hospital at least once every six months. 


 

Vaccinations

As soon as you get your pet, you should schedule an appointment with the vet for vaccinations. The vet will develop an immunization schedule for your pet to protect them from diseases. For puppies, the vaccinations should happen while they are in their first weeks.


 

Identification

It would be best to have a proper way to identify your pet if it gets lost. The identification should contain the name of the pet and a tag with your contact information on it. 


 

Neutering or Spaying

There are so many homeless animals in animal shelters. You can help avoid this by neutering your pets. This will help prevent unwanted pregnancies. Spaying refers to removing the uterus of your kitty, and neutering involves your pup.


 

Nutrition

A good pet parent should provide their pet with fresh water and good food at all times. Good food and water will give your fur baby energy and nutrients. A good nutritional diet will ensure that their life is enriched.


 

Care at Home

It would be best to have a home care routine for your pet to ensure their hygiene and health. You can groom your pet and brush their teeth regularly. You can schedule these on your calendar to ensure you stick to them.


 

Good Living Area

When you organize your living area, you should ensure that your pet is comfortable. It would be good to get your pet a bed in a designated space. For cats, you should ensure they have a fresh litter box.


 

Socializing and Training

Your pup or kitty should get good training, including socializing, to ensure they have good behavior. One of the first pieces of training should be toilet training so that your house can remain clean.


 

Parasite Prevention

Parasites can become a nuisance for your pet. Parasites like fleas and worms can affect your pet. It would help if you talked to a vet to know what medications to use for parasites on your pet.


 

Exercise

Pets love the outdoors a lot, so it would be best to get into a regular walk routine for your pet. This will ensure they regularly get good exercise. Exercise is great for their bodies and their brains as well.

For more on bringing home a new pet, visit The Animal Hospital at our office in Slingerlands, New York. You can also call (518) 456-0852 to book an appointment today.