New Pet Care

New Pet Care

Having a pet as part of your family can bring a level of happiness that only those who own pets will ever get to experience. However, we also know how daunting it can be introducing a new member into your family, especially as a first time pet owner. That’s why we’ve put together a few simple tips to help make your new pet comfortable and ensure you become the best of friends with no fuss and no stress.

Make sure the rest of the family is prepared

Having a pet in the house is a wonderful experience but it aalso requires a bit of preparation time to make sure everyone understands the responsibilities and jobs that need to be done. A few simple things to discuss are:

Feeding time and location
Exercise schedule
Changing the water bowl
Location of kennel (for outside dog or cat)

It is essential to visit your local vet

Your new pet is temporarily protected against a range of diseases through antibodies received in their mother’s milk. However, this can also neutralise any early vaccinations the pet receives. This is the reason that puppies and kittens require a series of vaccinations through the first few months of their lives as well as worming and heartworm prevention to make sure they are well enough protected to enable them to play outside.

Remove any harmful materials

Our pets (especially puppies and kittens) don’t know the difference between what is edible and what is potentially harmful. It’s up to us to remove those unsafe materials from their play and living areas to ensure that they remain happy and healthy in their new home.

Don’t make a habit of feeding your pet scraps

Giving your pet too much human food can sour its appetite for pet food. This can create problems in the future as pet food contains all the vitamins and nutrients your pet needs to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. If more than 10% of your pet’s diet consists of people food, you may be putting it at risk of developing heart problems, weight gain, diabetes or digestive problems.

Socialising takes time

Socialisation is extremely important in raising a well adjusted and healthy pet. However, just like we humans, you don’t want to pile it on too heavy. Take a bit of time allowing your pet to get used to all the things they will encounter in their adult life such as new people, other animals, moving objects, loud noises such as ringing phones and different surfaces like wood and carpet.

Patience and persistence go a long way

Every pet is different and it’s those differences that allow us to form special bonds with our pets. Getting to know your pet, its unique behaviour, its likes and dislikes, takes a bit of patience but is a wonderful process that is more about the journey than the destination. Take time getting to know your pet; be patient and be persistent, especially when it comes to showing him what he can and can’t do.

7 Sydney Animal Hospital Locations Across Sydney

Sydney Animal Hospitals have 7 locations across Sydney for your convenience

Newtown

Open 7 Days

69-73 Erskineville Rd, Erskineville NSW 2043

(02) 9519 4111

Inner West

Open 7 Days

1A Northumberland Ave, Stanmore NSW 2048

(02) 9516 1466

Norwest

Open 7 Days

Unit 8/1-3 Celebration Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153

(02) 8883 0411

Kellyville

Open 7 Days

106 Windsor Rd, Kellyville NSW 2155

(02) 8883 0533

Baulkham Hills

Open 7 Days

472 Windsor Rd, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

(02) 9157 5557

Newport

Open 7 Days

1 Palm Rd (Corner of Barrenjoey Rd), Newport, NSW 2106

(02) 9997 4609

Avalon

Open 7 Days

710 Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach NSW 2107

(02) 9918 0833

7 Sydney Animal Hospital Locations Across Sydney

Sydney Animal Hospitals have 7 locations across Sydney for your convenience

Newtown

Open 7 Days

69-73 Erskineville Rd, Erskineville NSW 2043

Inner West

Open 7 Days

1A Northumberland Ave, Stanmore NSW 2048

Norwest

Open 7 Days

Unit 8/1-3 Celebration Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153

Kellyville

Open 7 Days

106 Windsor Rd, Kellyville NSW 2155

Baulkham Hills

Open 7 Days

472 Windsor Rd, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

Newport

Open 7 Days

1 Palm Rd (Corner of Barrenjoey Rd), Newport, NSW 2106

Avalon

Open 7 Days

710 Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach NSW 2107

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