The Petcare Information and Advisory Service has released a 20 step guide to being a good pet owner. We support these steps as the bare minimum that any pet owner should do for their charges. Please pass this on to anyone you know that owns or plans to get a pet.

1. Choose a type of pet or the breed which is compatible with your lifestyle.

2. Your pet is totally dependent on you for food, water and shelter.

3. Make sure you feed your pet at regular times with a diet suitable for its age
and species.

4. Fresh, clean water should be available at all times. Make sure the water container cannot be accidentally tipped over.

5. Provide shelter from rain, the cold in winter and the heat in summer.

6. Make sure your pet receives any vaccinations required for protection against contagious diseases.

7. Regularly worm your pet.

8. If you do not intend to breed from your dog or cat have it desexed.

9. If you do decide to breed from your pet, be prepared to keep the offspring until you can find responsible homes for them.

10. Do not let your pet be tormented by fleas — during flea season use an appropriate flea control product.

11. Groom your pet on a regular basis to keep it free from mats and tangles. Even shorthaired pets enjoy a brushing.

12. If you suspect your pet may be unwell seek immediate veterinary advice.

13. Comply with all local government regulations for keeping pets.

14. Ensure that your dog is securely confined on your own property.

15. For your cat’s safety make sure it is indoors after dark.

16. Carry a ‘pooper-scooper’ bag to clean up after your dog when out walking.

17. Do not allow your dog to bark unnecessarily.

18. Make sure your dog and cat wear identification tags at all times, or are microchipped.

19. Teach your pet dog manners. Enroll in your local dog training classes.

20. Provide your pet with appropriate exercise.

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tracey   | | 14-04-2008 05:20:36 I do find it upsetting when people like u encourage anybody to breed dogs. this is how we have a lot of problem dogs let alone strays. breeding should be discouraged and left to proper breeders who know what they are doing and are registered to do so. Reply | Quote 0   0

swordfish   | 58.107.7.xxx | 14-04-2008 20:17:09 The following are my personal opinions only:- We do not "encourage anybody to breed dogs" at all. However we also cannot prevent people from breeding their dogs. Further, we do not absolutely condone the breeding of dogs outside of breeders. If people strongly wish to breed their dogs then we take a strong stance for 'doing it with responsibility'. For the most part people want a dog as a companion. And in these cases they SHOULD have their dog desexed. They don't WANT and are not in a position to deal with the responsibilities of dog breeding. However for the people who DO want to breed with their dog they will do it anyway, regardless of what I or anyone else says. All we want to see is that they should be prepared to do it the right way, at the right time and to take full responsibility for finding good, loving homes for the pups - homes where the animal will be loved as a member of the family unit. Finally, please remember that this is information that is compiled by an... Reply | Quote 0   0

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