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Saturday, April 22, 2006

Animal Pets

Animal pets; every family needs a pet for companionship. The companionship of animal pets will add considerably to the enjoyment of life. Animal pets whether, dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, etc can add to the quality of your life and give you someone to talk to. We are able to share our lives with our non-human companions. Any pet gives 100% of themselves, and they never ask anything in return. Animal pets, no matter which kind , dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, etc. can change ones life.

Many studies have been done on animals especially dogs and now minature horses show that they can relieve stress and help in loneliness, fear and anxiety. I Know recently they have started using miniature horses to help the handicapp. Many people volunteer to take their pets to visit hospitals and health care settings where a gentle touch or a wagging of the tail has been very therapuetic for someone who is depressed or lonely and in need of companionship. You and your children can learn the value of your animal pets with people who are going thru a hardship in their lives. You can ask your veterinian to suggest a local program that you may visit, whether you get involved in a visiting pet program or not, this experience will reinforce your relationship with your animal pet It's a good idea to have your animal pet trained and certified. You can get professional trainers or I have come across a good book on training them yourself target=_top>Click Here!

The Delta Society - a non profit orgnaization since 1977, researched and promoted how animals have a positive effect on the human health. You really do see remarkable benefits.

Your animal pet is part of your family and you need to rembember they can become ill or injured. Will you know what to do in that case? Here are a few tips for animal pet care that may be helpful.


Animal Pet tips:

1_ Approach a sick or injured animal very cautiously.

2_ Watch his body actions and sounds that he makes to warn you, any pet, when scared will react. You should never make jerky movements or loud noises as this might scare your pet, they could harm themselves or you.

3_ Keep the phone number and address of your veterinarian in a convenient place. You will also need to have the phone number for an after-hour veterinary clinic in case of and emegergency, always call ahead to let them know what's wrong (if possible) and you will be coming in.


I hope this will be of some help and encourage you to get involved with a visiting progarm thru your veterinian.

Animal Pets