Doggie Herbs

The scene till date: You have loved your dog and cared for him/her. You have played with him/her as a puppy, woken up to the endless licks on your face, and had to indulge in endless cajoling to stop endless barking sessions, and now you miss it all. Your dog is ageing and you must realize how difficult life can get for your four legged friend. There are certain things you need to put on the priority list in order to safeguard the ageing dogs’ interests.

Firstly spend a lot of time with your dog, just like before. He/she may not have the same enthusiasm to greet you each time you go in and out of the house. Roles have reversed and now it’s your chance to pet your dog every time you make an exit or entry.

Owning a pet may be a simple wish you have and despite how cute the little animal looks, there’s certain things you need to keep in mind. First and foremost, your pet isn’t just going to grow up on their own. If you have a pet, you are responsible for them and as such when they are young, you’ll have to sacrifice on a bit of your personal life in order to make life good for the little animal.

Everyone needs to talk and many times you’ll find your pets calling out to you. This could be at the middle of the night, so be prepared.

Little cats and dogs will scratch incessantly so be patient and teach them lovingly not to repeat their actions because if you simply scream, they aren’t going to understand.

Your pet cat maybe the cutest cuddle option, but when she's just given birth to a litter, there's special care to be taken. Cats like to do things in secrecy, and the same goes for giving birth. As such, if you know it's time, make sure she can't go out of the house. Let her have a safe corner where she can give birth without feeling threatened.

At the time she's giving birth, make sure you have a new pair of scissors sterilized and handy. This may be useful if she has difficulty severing an umbilical cord. This is important because if she gets stuck with one baby, it could delay the next baby's birth resulting in a still born kitten. Make sure you do not touch the kittens as they are very sensitive and cold at this time.