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Taking on the responsibility of adopting a pet is commendable. But before doing so, you must first check if you’re suited for it. For Queenstown Veterinary Hospital ownerDr. Marianne Bailey, your lifestyle is the number one factor to consider.“If you work long hours or you travel a lot, getting a dog that has a lot of energy [and] needs a lot of exercising might be a mismatch,” Dr. Bailey toldWMDT.
Taking on the responsibility of adopting a pet is commendable. But before doing so, you must first check if you’re suited for it. For Queenstown Veterinary Hospital ownerDr. Marianne Bailey, your lifestyle is the number one factor to consider.
“If you work long hours or you travel a lot, getting a dog that has a lot of energy [and] needs a lot of exercising might be a mismatch,” Dr. Bailey toldWMDT.
However, many people subscribe to several myths about pet adoption. One of them is that pets in a shelter aren’t domesticated enough to be adopted into someone’s home.Pet behavioristDr. Tammie Kingdebunked this, saying behaviors can be modified. As she pointed out in an interview withMars, newly adopted pets won’t feel at home for the first three weeks.She says, “Be mindful of this and work with your new adopted pet to bring out their best side.”
However, many people subscribe to several myths about pet adoption. One of them is that pets in a shelter aren’t domesticated enough to be adopted into someone’s home.
Pet behavioristDr. Tammie Kingdebunked this, saying behaviors can be modified. As she pointed out in an interview withMars, newly adopted pets won’t feel at home for the first three weeks.
She says, “Be mindful of this and work with your new adopted pet to bring out their best side.”
Many people are apprehensive aboutadopting a petfrom a shelter because of the uncertainty of their behaviors. This may be especially true for previously abused animals.Dr. King advises creating a routine involving many positive pet experiences in such cases. She recommends establishing consistency in where pets eat, sleep, and go to the toilet while encouraging desirable behaviors such as chewing and scratching appropriate items.
Many people are apprehensive aboutadopting a petfrom a shelter because of the uncertainty of their behaviors. This may be especially true for previously abused animals.
Dr. King advises creating a routine involving many positive pet experiences in such cases. She recommends establishing consistency in where pets eat, sleep, and go to the toilet while encouraging desirable behaviors such as chewing and scratching appropriate items.
While there are specific behavioral issues amongpets adoptedfrom a shelter, Dr. King points out that cats and dogs, for example, have needs and personalities specific to them. To avoid potential problems, she urges allowing new pets to express themselves naturally.Dr. King suggests providing mental stimulation through food-dispensing toys, scratching posts for cats, and physical exercise. But if you need professional assistance, you can always consult shelters for advice on individual pet traits.
While there are specific behavioral issues amongpets adoptedfrom a shelter, Dr. King points out that cats and dogs, for example, have needs and personalities specific to them. To avoid potential problems, she urges allowing new pets to express themselves naturally.
Dr. King suggests providing mental stimulation through food-dispensing toys, scratching posts for cats, and physical exercise. But if you need professional assistance, you can always consult shelters for advice on individual pet traits.
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