In honor of Responsible Pet Owner Month, NAPPS wants to share with you 4 easy ways to be the best and most responsible pet parent you can be!
When it comes to owning a pet, there is a lot that goes into ensuring your pets happiness and health. You have to…
Schedule annual vet appointments
Purchase and apply flea medicine and give heartworm treatments
Get your pet groomed or bathed
Make the time to train your pet or have them be trained
Clean out the litter box or pick up messes in the yard
Constantly sweep up their fur and wipe up their messes
Ensure they get exercise and enrichment
Regularly purchase pet food, litter, and toys
To help make the life of a fur dad or mom easier, here are 4 easy ways for you to be the best and most responsible pet parent on the block!
Have your pet food or litter delivered right to your door!
Find local pet companies like Pet Wants in your area and they can deliver your pets food or their treats right to your door within 24-72 hours.
Or have your orders Auto Shipped from nationwide companies like Chewy.
Pre-schedule all future grooming and vet appointments
When you are at the vet or groomers, have your calendar with you and schedule as many appointments in advance as you can so you aren’t forgetting or saving them for the last minute. This will save you from a headache of not getting an appointment when needed.
For cats, ask your vet about the renewal of their vaccinations. There are some vaccinations like FVRCP, where it is good for up to three years!
When it comes to flea medication or heartworm medications, purchase them in bulk so you don’t have to go out every month to get them. This will help save you time and travel!
Hire a pet care professional
Don’t have the time to train or walk your dog? That’s okay! Use NAPPS Find a Pro feature to find a local professional near you!
By hiring a professional it will help you save time, and provide structure, and a consistent routine for your pet.
Pet proof your home
Pets can get into all kinds of things! The one thing we definitely do not want is for them to get into something and leave us in a panic, rushing to the ER.
The most responsible thing to do, regardless of the age of your pet, is to pet proof your home.
Make sure all shoes are put away.
Cleaning supplies and other chemicals are stored away and out of reach.
Don’t have any toxic plants in the reach of your pet.
Invest into kennels, playpens, or baby gates to allow your dog to only roam in certain sections of the house.
Have a cat scratcher to encourage your cat to scratch it, and not your couch.
With being a responsible pet owner, it is all about being prepared and thinking ahead to ensure that our furry loved ones are happy and healthy.
As a bonus, here are a few extra items to frequently check:
Your pets microchip information is registered and up to date
Pets first aid kit – is everything current? Does anything need to be restocked?
The pets hygiene, how are their teeth and gums?
Is pet licensing information is up to date
Kylie Holliman-Rivera
Fire Hydrant Pet Sitting Co., LLC
Dedicated NAPPS Volunteer and Director
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