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How To Have A Happy Pet

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Pet’s bring us an unparalleled amount of love and Affection, and ask so little in return, yet when our pets are feeling miserable it can really take its toll on our own emotional health and wellbeing, as it can take a lot out of us, when trying to placate and remedy our animal’s depression.

Whilst dogs are relatively easy to please and can almost be guaranteed to wag their tail upon your returning home, cats are more mercurial, in that they tend to want things much more on their terms.  Having a happy pet, whether it’s a cat or a dog is crucial to having a happy home.

There are many accessories you can buy to assist with this, and the Pet Gear Lab is a great place to check out on that front; but a lot of times, it’s the simple things that make all the difference, and that’s what we’re going to look at in this article.

  1. AFFECTION & ENGAGEMENT

Pets don’t tend to respond all that well to sudden change as they value routine and stability.  Just like a child, they need to know they have a warm, safe, and comfortable home environment and a large part of this comes down to having a reliable source of comfort and tactile affection.

The benefits of stroking your pet lead to improvements in your own wellbeing, as well as their own, as this tactile affection has been shown to reduce blood pressure, lower stress, improve depression and elevate mood in both humans and your pets.

WebMD has more information about the health benefits of petting animals.

  1. DIET AND NUTRITION

With such a wide array of pet food options the most important advice is to look beyond the marketing hype and focus on the ingredient list; as this way you can determine the nutritional value of the product.

Equally important to food is hydration – your pets need water – cats might not lap it up in the same way as a dog does, but it’s vitally important you supply them with a fresh supply of clean water each day.  Of course, some animals will be thirstier than others and variable such as heat, exercise, and stress can make a difference in how much they drink.

  1. FLEA TREATMENT

The most obvious sign that your pet has Fleas is when they start itching a lot.  If you have a flea infestation in your home, neither you or your pet will be happy in your home environment.  Prevention is, of course, much better than cure when it comes to fleas, as treating an infestation, particularly if the fleas start hatching within your home can be a nightmare.

It’s important to note that around 95% of fleas and flea eggs are likely to be in your home rather than on your cat.

Therefore in addition to treating your pet, you need rid your home of fleas, and this process can require several rounds of elimination to ensure any dormant eggs that didn’t get treated the first time around, and have subsequently hatched, are now taken care of.



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