Quality Pet Care: An Investment in the Long Term Health of Your Pet

Before adding a pet to your family, there are a few things to think about first.

Just because you get a pet from a friend or breeder does not mean that the dog or cat is healthy or that the health care is finished once the pet leaves them.

Making sure that your pet is on a good quality food is very important to their health.  Check the labels to ensure that the food does not have any dyes, by products, or corn.  A good quality food maybe more expensive but the long term benefits are worth it.   A proper diet can aid in healthy skin and coat, prevent gastro-intestinal problems, and help with strong bones.  We would recommend going to Mouthfuls (www.mouthfuls.net) on Tennyson Street in Denver, to find the diet that is best for your pet.

A well trained pet makes a better family companion.  Many pets are relinquished to local shelters every year due to poor behavior.  This problem can be reduced by taken the time to properly train your pet.  There are several kinds of ways you can train your pet, by going to classes or having the trainer come to you.  We would be more than happy to give you information on the different ways.  What is also important for your pet’s behavior is to make sure that they can get plenty of exercise.  A good rule of thumb is to have an hour a day of play, walking, or more.   A high energy dog that is stuck in the house all day can tend to have more behavior problems.  Toys can be a great way for your pet to stay busy, but not all toys are good for your pet.  Rope toys, flavored (dyed) rawhides, and stuffed toys can pose a problem for some dogs.  Some toys can have an added benefit of helping to prevent tartar build up.  Please ask us for any toy recommendations.