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Thinking of our pet suffering an injury is something that no owner wants to deal with, but just like humans, our animals can be involved in accidents too. In fact, with their lessened perception of risk and danger compared to humans, it can be argued that unfortunately, they are at greater risk.
The decision to spay or neuter your pet can be a difficult one. As such, it is important for pet owners to understand why they need to do it for their pets. The most important reason for spaying or neutering your pet is to increase its lifespan. It decreases the risk of them getting some serious health issues.
No caring pet owner likes to imagine their animal becoming sick. Unfortunately, the reality is that our animals will almost certainly become unwell at some point during their lifetime. Just like us, they can be affected by viruses, infections, and diseases, as well as a myriad of general health conditions that could threaten their happiness and quality of life. The good news is that there are things that we can do to reduce the likelihood of our pets becoming unwell. This is known as preventative care.
All veterinarians recommend that pets attend regular, often annual, pet wellness exams, even if your pet doesn’t seem sick. While adding another appointment to a packed schedule may not seem like a priority when your pet isn’t showing signs of being unwell, attending these screening exams shouldn’t be avoided.
Before the discovery of vaccines, countless people died of infectious diseases. So did a number of cats and dogs. Vaccinations are a great precautionary measure to prevent serious health problems before they occur. In veterinary medicine, pet vaccination is the number one defense against some of the nastiest and often fatal diseases in animals. It’s so essential to health that experts view pet vaccination as a cornerstone of preventive care.
Good oral hygiene is very important for pets. Without good oral care, your pet can end up developing dental issues. The issues can cause serious health problems. Dental disease in pets affects the teeth, the structures around the teeth, and the gums. The dental problems begin with plaque buildup on the teeth. Unfortunately, many pets end up with dental issues that can lead to serious health complications.