Spending time with your pets is fun, instead of just letting them lay down and play with themselves. Trying out certain activities like catching and all for them to have fun and socialize specifically with their respective owners, but then such things as illnesses and diseases could occur without us realizing, which is the reason for us to be cautious and alert from time to time. With that, what are the ways for us to prevent our pets from being contaminated with unwanted illnesses?
Updated Vaccinations
One of the very important things that should be remembered and never forgotten. Vaccinations for pets allow them to be far away from disastrous and hazardous diseases like rabies, parvo, and more. Some people would ask if things could change if you were to delay your pets’ vaccines. Well, a missed booster or vaccination could mean less response from its immune system; it would no longer be as active as it was. In short, pets without vaccination could mean a risk to one’s life.
Watch what your pets eat.
For pets, they would eat something that would seem edible and colorful, or it may be something that they haven’t tried yet out of curiosity. And we all know that we don’t have our eyes on them from time to time. An example of these illnesses is kennel cough which is a disease they get from bacteria in food bowls, and unwashed shared objects like play toys, and even their actual habitat. Having said that, we must put in mind that all foods that shall not be consumed, or even things that could be eaten by our pets, should be out of their reach. Ensuring that even the food allowed to them is fed only to their limit. Remembering that too much food consumption could result in swelling, loose stools, and abdominal discomfort.
Vet Visits
Weekly, or monthly check-ups could be great for your lovely pets. Knowing that our pets can’t speak up if they’re feeling unwell and such. And so we must observe them from time to time specifically when we get to notice small signs of their off behavior. Disregarding and thinking that they do that all the time could result in a late notice of illnesses and could not be treated earlier as soon as possible. It is also a way for us to be aware of the vitamins and medicines that our pets should take in case them being slowly malnourished.
Away from Wildlife
Although it may seem like a great idea for our pets to interact with wild animals. Let us always remember that not every animal is friendly and that socializing without pets would cause them to be stressed. Certain bad things could occur, and we’ll never get to read our pets’ minds, for they’re unpredictable at times. Also, certain diseases can be caught just by staying or roaming around the wildlife, such as plagues and rabies.
Washing our hands
The same way as passing bacteria from one animal to another, humans can also contaminate their pets just by being less hygienic. Illnesses such as ringworms, salmonellosis, and even flu. Proper hand washing is highly recommended before and after touching and playing with your pets.
Precautionary Medications
As we’ve said, illnesses, germs, and bacterias are always unpredictable and hard to notice. A basic yet best way to avoid these things from corrupting our pet’s health is to ensure that they take medicines that would prevent them from being unhealthy, especially their immune systems. Staying nutritious and consuming the right vitamins would help a lot to avoid problems and diseases.