How do you care for small animals?

The right small animal diet, a clean and dry habitat, fresh food and water, safe toys, and attention every day are important elements that will make your small animal happy and healthy. How often you clean your animal's cage depends on the cage size and the number of animals living in the cage.

1. Why we need to care for animals?
2. What is a good first pet for a 12 year old?
3. What is a good pet for a kid?
4. What is pet care?
5. Can a 12 year old take care of a dog?
6. Why should we love and care for animals?
7. What is taking care of animals called?

Why we need to care for animals?

Every animal in the world needs to be taken care by providing them food, shelter and veterinary care. The behavior of most of the domestic animals is mainly observed by how we treat them. If we treat them with good care, love and compassion, they will definitely show the same love and respect towards us.

What is a good first pet for a 12 year old?

According to Dr. Lianne McLeod, the veterinary guide for exotic pets at about.com, top seven are: guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, gerbils, mice, lepard geckos, and Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. Other animal-care professionals promote birds or fish as ideal first pets for children.

What is a good pet for a kid?

Smaller mammals, including hamsters, guinea pigs, and gerbils, are relatively easy to raise. Also, most will thrive in a relatively small living space, and care is fairly straightforward. Except for hamsters, which are solitary, it's best to obtain young same-sex pairs. Regular, gentle handling promotes friendliness.

What is pet care?

By definition, pet care is the care and medical treatment of pets which means any job that has to do with taking care of pets would be considered a pet care profession.

Can a 12 year old take care of a dog?

Middle School and Beyond: Ages 12+

Kids this age are more responsible and can handle all pet care tasks with ease. Some kids this age start their own business caring for pets for neighbors while they are away by walking and feeding dogs or checking in on and feeding cats and other pets.

Why should we love and care for animals?

Regardless of your feelings towards animals, humans have lived and worked closely with them for centuries. ... We cared for animals because we have needed them for our survival. Perhaps this is why humans still possess an instinct to protect the well-being of animals both domestic and wild.

What is taking care of animals called?

Copyright © 2008 VetMatrix. A doctor that takes care of animals is called a Veterinarian. Animals can get sick just like you. Take your pet to the Veterinarian at least once a year for a check-up.