Being a pet owner offers a lot of benefits.
However, having “fur kids” comes with a great deal of responsibility.
First and foremost, you need to know how to stay healthy around pets.
Below, you find some simple, yet important, things you can do to keep you and your pets happy and healthy!
Wash Your Hands After Handling Your Pets
Petting your dog or cat is such a wonderful thing!
It feels good for your pet and lets them know you love them.
For you, it helps reduce stress and bring a smile to your face.
Yet, your pet’s fur may contain dander, parasites or bacteria that may make you sick.
Even if your dog or cat just came back from the groomers, their fur may still contain hidden germs that are harmless to them – but bad for you.
And if your pet is taking any medications (especially those that protect them from fleas), they may secrete the medication through their skin. If your hand makes contact with it, you might make yourself ill if you touch your face or handle food afterward.
To keep yourself healthy, it’s best to wash your hands with soap and water after you pet or handle your dog or cat. This helps reduce your risk of spreading germs from your pet to you.
Additionally, you should also wash your hands before and after handling your pets food dishes and water bowls.
If your hands are dirty, you may contaminate their food or dishes with germs or substances that are harmful to them.
Schedule Regular Vet Appointments
There’s lots of things you can do to stay healthy.
Eat a balanced diet. Stay active and exercise regularly. Schedule regular check-ups with your primary care physician and other medical specialists.
The same routine should apply to your pets, too!
In addition to feeding them healthy food, taking them for walks and playing with them, you should also schedule regular appointments with a reputable veterinarian.
Taking your pets to the vet ensures that they are up to date with their required vaccinations and are maintaining a healthy weight. These visits also reduce your pets chances of becoming ill if they are affected by worms or other parasites.
And if the vet identifies any issues, they can prescribe medication or a specialized diet to help your dog or cat feel better soon.
By paying regular visits to a vet, you can help prolong your pet’s life. And that means you’ll have more time with your furry friends!
Practice Pet Hygiene
Whether you’re going to work, attending a special event or just getting together with friends, you want to look your best.
That’s why you get your hair styled, schedule spa treatments and take care of yourself.
When you look good, you feel good too!
Same goes for your pet.
Taking your dog or cat to a professional pet groomer for regular appointments helps with their hygiene.
Having a professional bathe your pets keeps their fur feeling soft, helps them smell great and reduces the risk of dealing with fleas, ticks and other unwanted guests.
Keeping their nails trim not only helps them feel better, it lowers the chance of you or your pet being injured from scratches or cuts.
When you’re at home, be sure to brush your pet every day. This reduces the risk of your pet suffering with painful tangled or matted fur.
Plus, frequent brushing keeps you and your apartment free from tufts of fluff and hair when your dog or cat is shedding.
Keep You And Your Pet Healthy And Happy At Home
Now you know some of the simple steps to take to keep you and your pets happy and healthy in your home.
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Our pet-friendly apartments are available in floor plans that are accommodating to you and your pet’s preferences and needs. And our in-unit and community amenities will check all of the boxes on your “must have” list—and make your dog or cat’s tail wag!
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