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Editorial
MNAWF Inter-School
Essay Writing Competition 2005 – “My Favourite Companion”
Pet Care Tips
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Pet
Care Tips
- If your cat enjoys milk, try giving it sheep's milk
instead of cow's milk, as they cannot digest the high milk sugar in
cow's milk.
- It seems not only dogs can be trained. Cats can be
trained to obey simple commands, like sit, stay, fetch and heel. You
may need to use a suitable training method for it.
- Puppies can be spayed between 6-10 months old. Spaying
reduces: the desire to roam, aggressiveness, tendency to mark territory
and the risk of developing certain reproductive cancers.
- It is important to maintain a preventive healthcare
program for your dog. This includes regular deworming and annual check-ups
at the vet for disease prevention.
 On
children and pets:
- Teach young children to be gentle and not pull the
puppy's / kitten's ear or tail. Never let your child carry your dog
by the scruff of the neck.
- Teach children to notice when they are holding a pet
too tightly or handling too roughly.
- Don't leave children alone with a puppy/kitten until
they are well acquainted and know how to handle and care for the pet
properly.
- Ensure children under 5 or 6 years old only play with
a puppy/kitten with adult supervision.
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