Getting A New Pet This Spring? 4 Smart Ways To Protect Your New Pet

When you get a new pet this spring, make sure you are prepared to take proper care of it. Taking proper care of your pet requires you to show up for your pet and provide for all their needs.

Smart Way #1: Get Up to Date on Vaccinations

When you get a new pet, one of the first things you need to do is visit your veterinary office. You need to find out what vaccinations your pet needs and get them on a schedule with your vet to make sure they get all their vaccinations. Your vet will let you know about any other medication that your pet may need as well. This first visit will help establish what type of future care your pet will need in order to stay healthy.

Smart Way #2: Get Your Pet Spayed or Neutered

Once your pet is old enough to undergo the procedure, get your pet spayed or neutered. Unless you are a professional breeder, it is wise to have your pets spayed and neutered. Sadly, there are thousands of unwanted pets in shelters and roaming the streets, which is why it is so important to reduce the number of unwanted pets by not allowing your pets to reproduce. It is best to get your pet spayed or neutered when they are young, as doing so when they are older can lead to health issues.

Smart Way #3: Get a Tag for Your Pet

The last thing you want is for your pet to get lost. That is why you need to make sure your pet has a collar with contact information on it. You can put your email address, phone number, or physical address. Just make sure you keep this information up to date, so if your pet ever gets lost, someone can help your pet find its way back to you. It is also a good idea to put your pet's name on their tag, so when someone finds your pet, they know what to call it.

Smart Way #4: Start with a Healthy Diet

Start your pet off with a healthy diet. Your pet needs a balanced diet just like you do. Talk to your vet to discover the right amount of food to feed your pet and the best type of food for each stage of your pet's life. Don't feed your pet human food and keep them active, so they don't get overweight.

If you are getting a new pet this spring, make pet wellness your top priority. 

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