17 Essentials of Pet Care

1. Keep an indoor cat happy with lots of activities

Provide your cat with a scratching post, paper bags to hide in, and lots of attention!

Your pet will lead a happier, healthier life.

Your pet depends on you to keep healthy, so don’t forget!

Chicken or turkey bones and chocolate can be harmful, even toxic.

Even the most responsible owners accidentally lose their pets. Ear tattoo or microchip your pet or both.

Cats will huddle around the engines of vehicles to keep warm. Before starting your car, bang on your hood or honk your horn.

If your dog spends any time outside without you, provide a well-insulated doghouse. Call the our shelter at 204-982-2021 for doghouse plans.

Outdoor hazards include poisons, disease, parasites and injury or death from cars and other animals.

In just 10 minutes on a warm day, your dog could suffer brain damage or death if left in a parked car. It’s better to leave him at home.

You can prevent accidents or over exuberant play by keeping an eye on them.

Alert firefighters that your pets need to be rescued.

Radiator antifreeze is very poisonous to animals.

It is important to continue to give your pet lots of love and attention. It encourages your pet to accept the new baby in the household.

A strong bond creates special memories. In those moments, we too become gentler and kinder.

If your pet isn’t accustomed to travelling, try several short trips spread over several weeks. Gradually increase travel time.

Encourage your family, friends and neighbours to do the same.

Accidents do happen, but once they’re trained they’re trained for life. All it takes is patterns, persistence and patience!