Pet Care

You've fallen in love with a sweet ball of fur. He looks up at you with longing eyes - how can you possibly say no? So you bring him home. That's when the joy begins. You laugh at his silly antics, cherish his kisses, and enjoy the warmth of him sleeping in your lap. The love you have for him will never wear out. But what about your patience?

Along with the advantages of pet ownership comes the responsibility - daily chores of scooping a litter box, brushing his coat, or going out for a walk despite the cold rainy weather. Not to mention the process of house training your new pet or teaching him to use a scratching post instead of your couch. It takes time and energy to do these things, but the effort is well worth the reward. A happy household begins with an informed owner who knows how to properly care for, and train, his pet.

Click on the links to the right to read about basic pet care, or check out great articles on similar topics at these sites:

Humane Society of the United States: www.hsus.org
Cats International: www.catsinternational.org
PetSmart: www.petsmart.com
ASPCA: www.aspca.org