Sentences with phrase «being a responsible pet owner when»

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Note: A responsible breeder will only allow new pet owners to take their puppies when they are at least 7 weeks old, at which point they're normally weaned.

All responsible pet owners are at risk of losing their pet when Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) is enacted in their area.

However, when kept as pets, their owners are responsible for ensuring they remain active.

All responsible pet owners bring their pets to their veterinarian when they are sick or injured.

When responsible pet owners spay or neuter their animals, fewer animals are left to suffer and die in the shelter and on the street as strays.

GRCA opposes mandatory spay / neuter legislation because: 1) there is no evidence to suggest that it is effective in achieving its stated goal; 2) it causes well - documented health and developmental problems in some pets, especially when performed before sexual maturity; 3) it pushes responsible breeders out of the licensing system; 4) it reduces the availability of well - bred healthy, home bred and raised puppies; 5) it encourages the importation of puppies and dogs from less acceptable sources, including foreign countries; and 6) because laws that force owners to perform surgery on their pets without a rational basis for doing so may be unconstitutional.

For many responsible dog owners, bark softening is the only alternative to euthanizing or surrendering their canine companion to a local shelter when their pet's noisy behavior continually disturbs the community.

Too many pet owners are not responsible and give the animals to shelters or abandon them when money becomes tight, when they move (a strange reason)

Elderly animals can have accidents from time to time and a responsible pet owner should be understanding and treat their pet with kindness when this occurs.

Accidents or animal bites are greatly reduced when responsible pet owners obey the leash law.

ACC reminds all pet owners to ensure that their animal does not get lost by practicing responsible pet ownership including making sure your dog is licensed and always kept on a leash when outside, that your cat is kept indoors, your pet is wearing a tag and has a microchip, and is spayed / neutered.

When it comes to being a responsible pet owner, most of us understand the importance of preventive care, including vaccinations, parasite prevention, and proper nutrition.

People should ask themselves why these «concerned» pet owners demand an adoption fee when they aren't responsible enough to keep their pets.

You can be a responsible pet owner, and stay on budget when you use the affordable, high - quality services at Spay Memphis.

My hamster is very active and has been attacked many times by big dwarf hamsters in the shop where I bought it it keeps climbing up and down the cage and falling from the top to the ground below, its teeth are very long and its spine seems to be injured it's foot seems to be mutated or have an extra toe, I am very worried and think that it is the runt of the litter, I am a responsible pet owner and it was like this when I bought it, it is still a baby but I'm not too sure how old.

Because dogs can not speak for themselves, dog owners are responsible for making sure that their pets» medical needs are met; but as the veterinary field continues to expand and specialize — with veterinary internists, cardiologists, neurologists, dermatologists, ophthalmologists, radiologists, surgeons, nutritionists, criticalists, and dentists — pet owners can feel overwhelmed when trying to decide on the best treatment for their dog.

Elizabeth Taylor, a pet owner from Florida, said that she believed she was being a responsible pet owner when she gave her 6 - year - old English pointer mix Trifexis, a monthly combination pill made for parasite, flea, and heartworm prevention.

Of course, as a responsible pet owner you must take your pet in for yearly physicals and the recommended vaccinations, and of course, you will have your pet seen when sick, but by simply practicing various preventive strategies, you may be able to considerably lower your vet bills because your pet will ultimately be in good health with little or no need to see the veterinarian.

Knowing when your kitty is sick is a must for every responsible pet owner.

When a family pet is injured or sick and is in need of lifesaving treatment, responsible pet owners are faced with the unthinkable — finding a way to pay for the treatment or being forced to euthanize their beloved pet.

Being a responsible, eco-friendly pet - owner means picking up after your dog when they do their business — after all, it helps protect human and animal health and the environment.Environmental and Health Impact There are also some pretty important environmental reasons for proper pet waste disposal.

It can also be avoided when owners are careful and responsible with their pets.

Pet owners are ultimately responsible for the behavior of their pets, and that includes when a pet bites someone.

If you say the owner should be responsible, explain how that's fair when the pet sitter is already being fairly compensated for pet sitting and the pet only got injured because the pet sitter took it someplace that was entirely unnecessary?

By making the pet owner responsible for the exam / consultation fee, it encourages pet owners to take their pets to the vets only when it's reasonable to seek vet care.

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