Owning a pet is easy but truly taking care of them is a different story. If you really want pets to be comfortable and feel at home, their basic necessities should be covered. Jordan Walker, thead lead content curator of Coops and Cages, shares what kind of products you should have on hand at all times.
Pets are not at all that demanding. As long as we keep them well-fed and give them attention, they are pretty content. However, it is usually in the nature of pet owners to want the best for their pets. Sometimes, this leads to unwanted spending on things that pets don’t really appreciate. If you really want your money to go towards the essential products, check out the list below.
1. A High Quality Food For Your Dog Or Cat
Food is definitely the one of the top must-have products for pets. Owners should procure pet food that is attuned to their pet owned as each has its own nutritional composition which befits each one. To learn more about choosing the best food for your dog, check out this article from EntirelyPets. For cat owners, check this article out.
2. Serving Dishes
Bowls, dishes, trays and feeders all fall on this category. Pets should be served on these not only for hygienic purposes but also for ease on the owner's part.
3. Treats
4. Toys
Some types of pets undergo a teething stage and grow the tendency to chew. Toys are especially helpful for cases such as this. Even if your pet has surpassed this stage, it still helps to leave them with toys though. These are their partners when boredom strikes.
Some types of pets undergo a teething stage and grow the tendency to chew. Toys are especially helpful for cases such as this. Even if your pet has surpassed this stage, it still helps to leave them with toys though. These are their partners when boredom strikes.
5. Storage for Transportation
Crates are great for transporting your pets. It keeps them safe from the outside world and vice-versa. Besides during transit, crates are also nice to have around the house. They can stay there when they don’t want to be bothered and acts as their personal sanctuary.
6. Grooming Supplies
Things such as pet clippers and shaves, soap, shampoo, conditioner and even dryers are crucial to a pet's hygiene. Ear cleaning and nail clipping are the foremost grooming habits that should be developed during a pet's early stages. By doing so, you are teaching them to take care of their physical health as well as appearance.
Aside from those benefits, doing such is sure to improve both the pet's and owner's confidence levels.
7. First-aid Supplies
Basic pet first-aid kits are an absolute necessity for pet owners. The kit should contain the basics such as thermometers, gauze pads, cotton swabs, ice packs, medicine, antiseptics, scissors, gloves, blankets, towels and even a backup muzzle for applicable pets.
As a best practice, be sure your first-aid kit is constantly supplied. Replenish anything used right away and also add anything that your vet advises. Lastly, it won’t hurt to have your vet’s contact number and address readily printed and glued to the top of your first-aid kit.
8. Harnesses and Tags
Collars with complete identification are vital these days. No true pet owner wants their pet to get lost. With these in place, that risk is greatly lessened.
Harnesses and leashes, on the other hand, are important for when you take your pet out for a walk. This keeps responsibility in your hands and ensures you can easily control your pet.
9. Odor Eliminator/Disinfectant
Pet's attract a lot of pests, bacteria and germs. Also, as they don’t dispose of their fecal matter like humans, they are prone to bad smells and dirty surroundings. It helps to have deodorants, pet sprays and surface cleaners. Be sure to clean the pet's dwelling place alongside the pet themselves so as to minimize bacteria growth.
Coat Growing and Protection
A bald or balding pet can become a big problem in the future. Pets lose their hair for all sorts of reasons. This can include allergies, season changes and even stress. When they do, they become vulnerable to extreme weathers. In the long run, they will succumb to skin cancer or sun burn.
Also, this excess hair can become hazardous to humans as it can cause allergies and irritation. For more information about cutting down on household allergies, check out this quick read.
Pets of all kinds require different kinds of care. As long as you have these basic pet essentials , you'll be fine. Also, it won't hurt to give sufficient attention to your pet. After all, you'll be better able to observe what works and what doesn't.
