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Pet Care

Dog Nutrition

Growing puppies need to be fed three or four times a day. As an adult, you may feed your dog once or twice a day.

Also, always provide clean, fresh water for your dog. It is important for them to stay hydrated.

Golden Retriever eating food

Dog Healthcare

A puppy should get his/her first shots at the age of 6 to 8 weeks old. Make sure to consult the nearest veterinarian for what vaccinations your dog needs.

Your puppy will need a vaccinations every two to four weeks until they reach 14 weeks old.

Puppy teething starts when they hit about the age of four months old. It is important to make sure your puppy knows what and what not to chew on.

By using these tips you can help your puppy have good behavior and health.

Golden Retriever chewing on a toy

Cat Nutrition

An adult cat should be fed either one large or two or three small meals everyday. Kittens should be fed three to four times a day.

Provide fresh, clean water at all times and wash and refill water bowls daily.

Cat Healthcare

A cat should see a veterinarian for his/her shots and at least once a year for a checkup.

Your kitten should get shots at the 2, 3, and 4 months old. After that, your cat should recieve an annual vaccination.

Cat being held by a veterinarian

Bird Nutrition

Since birds have a high metabolism rate, they require more food than you might expect.

You should give your bird a balanced meal that includes fresh vegetables, fruit, grains, nuts, pellets, and fortified seeds.

Make sure to provide water for your bird. They can become dehydrated very easily, so clean and refill the water you give to your bird.

Parakeet eating seeds

Bird Healthcare

Clean your bird once a week by bathing him/her in a shallow bowl. You may also mist him/her regularly

You should also expose your bird to natural sunlight and fresh air.