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Mistakes That Pet Owners Often Make

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Allow the dog to walk its owner

A dog that is not properly trained can pull too hard on the leash when taken for a walk. This can not only hurt animals but also their walkers. In this case, pet owners, who would often trip and fall. The ideal solution is to find a dog trainer who will teach them to walk without getting anxious.

Underestimating fleas and ticks

Beyond itching, fleas and ticks can transmit different diseases, including fevers and the dangerous Lyme disease, in affected countries. For this reason, every time a dog or cat spends too much time outside, it must be checked. And, of course, pet owners must keep them immunized with fleas.

Pet Owners forgetting about deworming

Parasites in the digestive system are common in dogs and cats. They cause vomiting and diarrhea, but also weaken the pet, which can contract other diseases. Infected dogs also contaminate the ground where they make their stools. To avoid this, it is vital to deworm the animal on a regular basis. Pet owners must keep their pets vaccinated.

Making them overeat

Many times, and with the best of intentions, pet owners keep their pet’s plate always full. Cats tend to be more disciplined and only eat when they are hungry. But dogs have a sweet tooth and can become unhealthy if allowed to eat without limits.

Pet owners abandoning them to sedentary lifestyle

A pet needs exercise to stay healthy and happy. Dogs need space to run and those who live in apartments require more than one walk a day. Cats, even when they adapt better to live in confined spaces, need to move their muscles and discharge energy. It is important to find times and spaces for them to play that. At the same time, serve them as exercise.

A dog doing tricks while training with a young Asian woman
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Have cats share the litter box

That’s literally a breeding ground for infections and diseases. In addition, cats are somewhat delicate when it comes to using the “bathroom”. And, if it smells bad, or smells like other animals, they may not want to use it and end up dirtying the carpet.

Pet owners not interacting with them

Dogs and cats, especially when they are puppies, and dogs much more than cats, need interaction with human beings. More specifically, their pet owners. Leaving them aside, ignoring them, not attending to their needs, or sharing leisure time will breed an antisocial animal.

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