First Time Pet Owners
Congratulations on the furry, four-pawed addition to your family! As a first-time pet owner, you may be scratching your head, wondering what’s next. Take charge of your pet’s well-being and learn how his most essential needs, eating, playing and staying healthy, are crucial for his quality of life.
Dogs and Puppies:
Water and food bowls | Dog bed |
Vaccinations | Nail Trimmers |
Heartworm, flea and tick control |
Grooming brush |
Tagged collar and leash | First Aid Kit |
Chew Toys | Insurance |
Cats and Kittens:
Water and food bowls | Litter boxes and sifter |
Vaccinations | Cat bed |
Heartworm, flea and tick control |
Nail Trimmers |
Tagged collar | Soft brush |
Toys and scratching posts | First Aid Kit |
Cat carrier | Insurance |
Where’s Waldo?
Help your pet avoid an unwanted trip to the pound. In addition to a comfortable collar with ID tags attached, pets—whether living indoors or out—should receive a microchip from your veterinarian. An open door, unsupervised back yard or even a natural disaster can part pets from owners. If lost, your pet’s microchip can be scanned, creating a greater chance you will be reunited and avoid heartbreak, pound fees or, worse, the high cost of treating an injured pet.
Your Veterinarian Knows Best!
Whatever the situation, if you suspect your pet is ill or injured, don’t hesitate to take him to your veterinarian. The earlier the problem is identified and the appropriate treatment is started, the better the outcome will be.