What are the best things to do to make sure your pet has a long, healthy and happy life?

Answer 1

Here is our formula for cats who have lived for 15-23 years, depending on their constitution:
neuter or spay by at least six months
water and dry food in out-of-the way dishes
ash-free dry catfood of good quality (Ash can build up in the urinary tract, especially of neutered males.)
no canned foods unless the cat gets in a picky mood
water-packed tuna for occasional treats~if they eat regular food, too ("Human" tuna is acceptable, per vets, so you don't have to buy the pricier packets of shredded tuna.)
occasional sprinkles of catnip

Our cats live in the garage, and we keep two litterboxes for them. Offhand, I don't recall the multi-cat litter we buy. We scoop twice a day and use Febreze. I'm sensitive to scents, so I know that story about "catbox odors" isn't true if they're taken care of AND if the cats are "fixed".

Cats should be kept indoors, which is much safer than allowing them to go out then come in. Occasionally, one will "escape" due to the fact that cats want to be on the other side of the door. Most of the time, they will be content to stay indoors.

We have an assortment of toys for them, and we pet and play with them when they want and let them sleep when they want~unless we feel ornery and wake up one that seems to be acting too draggy. Longer-haired cats do need to be brushed, but we mainly have owned shorthairs.

Most of our cats haven't had to return to the vet apart from being fixed. Watch any unusual behavior because cats disguise health problems, often till it's too late. Being able to see changes in litterbox habits is a big help. And, if you have them around you, you can see changes in behavior. We haven't had to have many visits to the veterinarian till one cat developed upper respiratory problems. Let's just say that a visit to the vet for his shot costs so much less than the same thing for a person. So, we've never had big expenses beyond THE operation and perhaps one or two other visits in the lifetime of the cat.

That's our formula for happy, healthy cats.

Answer 2

Appropriate food- don't just buy any junk, learn what to look for. Water in a species-appropriate container. Love, exercise, and frequently changed toys to stimulate the mind and prevent boredom. A clean environment- there's no excuse for a messy litter box or cage.

And prompt veterinary treatment from a vet who actually knows what to do for your species. For example, many vets have no idea of how to properly treat rabbits, and some mistakes are literally deadly such as certain antibiotics.

Answer 3

Keeping a clean habitat for your pet.
Making sure your pet has water, healthy food, and attention.
Taking your pet to the vet for regular check ups.
Keeping them cleaned and groomed daily.

Answer 4

Hi, I also have cows, we have 10 today, some are pregnant and due soon. We love our cows and do not eat them although we do eat meat. I feel I have a good relationship with these animals and I have deep feelings for them and they all have characters and different habits and looks just like people. I know its sad to think about them being eaten, but you know your cow is safe with you so feel good about that, as ours are here. I have friends who have chickens which they love and do not eat but they do eat chicken, its a hard one I know. I used to be a vegetarian but I am too lightweight and need to have meat in my diet to keep some meat on my bones, especially in the wintertime. Keep loving your cow and she will return that with her creamy milk and sloppy licks. Be brave, it is a cruel world, do what you can to make yours and those around you the best you can, is all anyone can do.

Answer 5

Make sure you get him/her to the vets, yearly.Make sure they have a nice warm, clean place to lay down and sleep [ both are in my bed] Have a place to run or at least walk them, feed them good health food, plenty of water,and if they have a health condition make sure you take care of it, And most of all JUST LOVE THEM WITH ALL YOUR HEART remember they were created but GOD, you how it feels when someone wraps their arms around you and make you feel special?Same goes for GODS creatures.

Answer 6

Make sure they don't smoke or drink hard water.

Send them on long vacations to Catopia and put a fire hydrant inside your house so your dog doesn't have to go outside when its cold out.

Answer 7

Good food - not junk
clean water always available
vet when needed
safe warm home
lots of love

Answer 8

Exercice & feed them the proper pet foods

Answer 9

Love, attention, food, water, shelter, a large cage (if a caged animal), plenty of exersise space, and medical car.

Answer 10

theres not a lot to do,feed it the right food,excurise it,keep it warm in cold,an cool when hot.play with it,to make sure t feels wanted