Saturday, February 25, 2012

The Joys Of Owning A Pet And How To Take Care Of It

By Chloe Gib


A pet is an animal kept for companionship. The most popular pets kept in different households are cats and dogs. There are various pets like parrots, rabbits, hamsters and canaries among others. The major difference between pets and other animals is that pets are kept for enjoyment while other animals are kept for their economic benefits. Their playful characteristics attract their owners to buy or adopt them. They even name them. A pet hospital is a hospital exclusively for pets where they receive treatment when they fall sick.

Most people consider pets to be wonderful companions. They are playful and are good company especially to the children who love playing. The elderly enjoy taking their pets along when they go to exercise. This helps them to bond with them and enjoy each other's company. They are of particular health benefit to people recovering from a past ordeal that left them physically or psychologically tortured.

Inappropriate feeding is a key issue. There is no way one can feed a dog with chocolate just because she loves eating chocolates. This is certainly detrimental to its health. Most fur animals groom themselves. Any harmful substances that may be on their fur can affect their health. This particularly is a concern associated with passive smoking.

Pet hospitals are exclusively for pets. They provide diagnosis and treatment for each sick pet brought into the facility. The medicines are of high quality. The veterinary doctor works alongside the client to ensure that the pet is fully recovered and back to full health.

Vaccinating a pet against common diseases such as rabies for dogs and cats is very important. Preventative health care is better than curative. Vaccination programs are carried out in many hospitals. They are cheap and discounts are offered on certain occasions. A vaccination certificate is awarded upon vaccination.

In house laboratories in many hospitals are an added advantage to many pets. They facilitate easy diagnosis as a number of tests can be carried out to find out what the problem is. Extensive testing can be carried out in national animal laboratories which should be better equipped.

The in house pharmacy is well equipped with a variety of medicines. No matter what the disease is, the appropriate medication prescribed will be found in these pharmacies. A doctor's prescription is needed to authorize the deal. Pet food is also found in these pharmacies. It is aimed at helping your pets recover more quickly.

The surgery departments come in handy in every veterinary hospital. Pets that have being seriously injured in accidents or are suffering from a condition that requires operation receive their medical attention here. Just like human surgery theatres, they are well equipped with monitors. Laser surgery is known for it leads to quicker recovery. It is also administered in these hospitals. Do not hesitate to visit a veterinary doctor when your pet falls ill.




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