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Cats Dogs Fleas Pets CATS Also see: PETS Regularly: ____ Keep teeth clean with brushing (use toothpaste designed for cats and consider using a finger toothbrush), sprays, chewable pills, hard food and/or chewable toys ____ Clean ears with cotton balls, etc. (avoid cleaning ears with cotton swabs) approx. every 1-2 weeks - swabs can push wax, etc. further into the ear canal ____ Use a shampoo designed for cats If cat misbehaves (e.g., aggressive): ____ Try to spend more time with your cat - many cats misbehave when they are bored or stressed ____ Provide sufficient toys If cat scratches furniture: ____ Try to avoid declawing your cat - it hurts the cat - it will make it difficult for your cat to defend itself (e.g., by climbing to avoid predators) if it gets outside ____ Use a scratching post and put catnip on it Back to Top DOGS Also see: PETS Owners: ____ Don't let your dog think he/she is the leader of your 'pack' (your family) - if dogs think they are the leader, they might attack a member of your family who he/she thinks is challenging his position in the 'pack' or a person they perceive as a threat to your family ____ Ensure your dog respects members of your family as being in control, e.g.: - Have all members of your family occasionally feed your dog - Make your dog stay still while you groom him/her - Make your dog follow you through narrow passages, e.g., doors, down stairs - Pet your dog by pressing down from the top of the head across the shoulders ____ Make your dog learn to obey at least one command (e.g., "sit") ____ Put your dog through obedience classes If your dog misbehaves: ____ Instead of hitting your dog (e.g., with rolled up paper), say "no!" firmly ____ Put your dog outside - so they learn that indoors is for relaxation If your dog exhibits any aggressive behavior: ____ Put him/her through obedience classes ____ Use a collar and leash so you can regularly pull on it gently when dog misbehaves If your dog barks excessively (usually caused by dog being bored, excited and/or scared): ____ Provide dog toys and bones while you're away If your dog chases its tail and/or rubs its rear end on the floor: ____ Take your dog to a vet or groomer to have anal glands checked Regularly: ____ Keep teeth clean with brushing (use toothpaste designed for dogs and consider using a finger toothbrush), sprays, chewable pills, hard food and/or chewable toys ____ Clean ears with cotton balls, etc. (avoid cleaning ears with cotton swabs) approx. every 1-2 weeks - swabs can push wax, etc. further into the ear canal ____ Use a shampoo designed for dogs ____ Buy dry dog food which: - Is age appropriate, e.g. puppy, younger than 7 (maintenance), older than 7 - Is approved by the American Association of Feed Control Officers Back to Top FLEAS Also see: PETS - Fleas can result in your pet getting tapeworm, weight loss, skin infections, hair loss, etc. To get rid of fleas in your residence and/or on your pet(s): ____ Ask your veterinarian for recommendations ____ Use flea control products which are non-toxic Regularly: ____ Check your pet for fleas, e.g., by running a flea comb along back of pet near rear end, looking for black specks, putting the specks on a paper towel, putting a drop of water on the specks, checking for red circles (blood from your pet) ____ Use products which attack adult fleas and flea larvae/eggs ____ Place flea control substance on your pet's back between the shoulder blades - it will spread across the skin Monthly: ____ Consider giving your pet a tablet which helps sterilize fleas Back to Top PETS Also see: CATS, DOGS, FLEAS, REPTILES Before deciding to obtain a pet: ____ Be aware that many dogs and cats are stolen for research or for animal fights - small animals are used to train larger animals ____ Be aware that some people are allergic to some pets, especially pets with fur or feathers, and may be uncomfortable visiting your residence ____ Consider the possibility that your pet might bother neighbors, e.g., noise, droppings ____ Consider getting a smaller pet first, e.g., a hamster ____ Consider taking care of someone else's pet first - to get a feel for what's involved ____ Consider whether a pet would be at danger from wild animals, e.g., coyotes ____ Consider whether your residence is well-suited for the type of pet you're considering, e.g., room for dogs to run around, no small places for hamsters to hide in ____ Be aware that many pets often carry fleas which live in carpets, etc. Before deciding whether to get a specific pet: ____ Determine how good the pet will be with children ____ Determine how loud the pet is likely to be ____ Determine if the pet is pure bred ____ Determine if the pet has any papers verifying breeding, vaccinations, etc. ____ Determine if the pet is sick, or has been sick ____ Have the pet checked by a vet After obtaining a pet: ____ Have pet spayed/neutered - it will make them less likely to roam, thereby reducing risk of getting lost or stolen ____ Have a microchip inserted under the skin and/or have your pet tattooed(sp?) - most researchers check for these before using an animal for research ____ Consider pet health insurance - the average annual cost of vet care (routine and otherwise) for a dog is $160 Regularly: ____ Keep teeth clean with brushing (use toothpaste designed for your pet and consider using a finger toothbrush), sprays, chewable pills, hard food and/or chewable toys ____ Clean ears with cotton balls, etc. (avoid cleaning ears with cotton swabs) approx. every 1-2 weeks - swabs can push wax, etc. further into the ear canal ____ Use a shampoo designed for your type pet If's: If you are bitten by someone's pet: ____ Report it to authorities, e.g., animal control - to force negilent owners to control, and perhaps train, their pet If you become aware of a pet owner who does not properly control their pet and the pet poses a hazard to others: ____ Report them to authorities, e.g., animal control - to force the owner to control their pet If you can no longer care for your pet: ____ Don't give it away free to a stranger (charge something) - they might sell it for research (dogs and cats have organs similiar to humans) ____ Check with an animal shelter Death of a pet: ____ Some areas prohibit backyard burials ____ Vet should give you alternatives, e.g., cremation ($100-200), cemetary burial ($600-10,000) ____ Use similar procedures as you would for a human funeral ____ Insist on viewing your pet before it is buried ____ Ensure cemetery has necessary funds to stay in business Cremation: ____ Ensure your pet is actually cremated (e.g., not just dumped into open pit) ____ Ensure the ashes you get back are those of your pet Burial: ____ Get a contract which includes: - Exact location of burial - Your rights and responsibilities regarding maintenance of the plot Kennels: If you're considering leaving your pet at a kennel, etc.: ____ Call American Boarding Kennels Association (719) 591-1113 ____ Visit the recommended kennel(s) to check for: - Adequate space - Cleanliness - Staff interested in your pet - Ventilation - Are they willing to use your pet's personal bedding, toys, food, etc.? Pet sitters: If you're considering using a pet-sitter: ____ Seek referrals, e.g., call National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, (800) 296-7387 For prospective pet-sitters: ____ Determine if they will: - Walk pet - Play with pet - Take in mail, newspapers, etc. - Turn lights on and off - Stay overnight ____ Ask for proof of bonding and insurance ____ Check references TRANSPORTING A PET: If you're considering taking a pet with you: ____ Consider not taking your pet and having it cared for by a pet sitter, kennel, etc. (see Pet sitters, Kennels) If you decide to transport your pet: ____ Ensure your pet is not: - Pregnant - Frail - Too young - Sick ____ Be aware that cats tend to get confused and lost on trips ____ Obtain copy of medical records for emergencies and crossing borders ____ Seek advice from a vet ____ Ensure all hotels, etc. at which you might stay will allow pets ____ Put an ID tag on your pet If you're considering flying your pet: ____ Check the policies of the airline(s) for travelling pets ____ Beware that airline flights can be fatal for pets which fly in the baggage compartment ____ You can usually take your pet in the cabin with you if it will fit in a carrier which will fit under the seat If your pet will be flying in the baggage compartment and/or unaccompanied: ____ Get a non-stop flight to reduce the risk of death from overheating during loading or unloading ____ Get an evening flight to avoid the hottest time of day For more info: ____Check out: 
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