Things Pet Owners Should Do To Make Their Pet's Lives So Much Better, As Said By Veterinarians
The world can be a cruel place but if there is something we mostly agree on, it's to make it a bearable and lovely place for our pets to live in. Even if we may have fallen onto the pits of depressive and manic episodes, there is always enough room in our hearts to keep moving forward and provide for our pets as much as we can.
When a Redditor with the handle u/TimeMasterBob as the people in the platform: "Veterinarians of Reddit, what is something most pet owners can do to make their pets lives better?", a lot of Redditors delivered. The thread then united a lot of pet owners, with veterinarians and non-veterinarians alike sharing tips and advice to make their pet's lives a little bit better than it currently is.
Well, who can blame them, pets deserve everything for keeping us happy amidst the morbid happenings in this world! Add to that, we can always count on people on the Internet to make us feel less lonely by supplying us with adorable pictures of their furry babies!
There is not enough explanation in the world why we all want to make animals' lives much better than we could ever provide, and that is perfectly okay and unquestionable. With that said, check out what these vets have to say!
The post has gathered over 5000 comments and it became a ground for animal lovers and vets to share the tips they know to help all other pet owner out there.
Reddit1. They actually prefer your presence a lot more than the fancy and expensive toys you buy them, so save up and give them what they really want to have: your time!
Dangercakes132. Practice restraint and be hands on with caring for them especially when they are still young
superlove_13. This goes to the ones who buy guinea pigs, rabbits, and other "small" animals without doing proper research about their minimum space requirements
stitchmidda24. Don't underestimate the needs of a turtle, they require as much care as all other animals
About637Ninjas5. Be wary of telltale signs of illnesses especially when they are still young
distemperdance6. Let them get used to human touch as much as possible
heardbutnotseen27. Research about the kind of food you give to them, or better yet, research a lot before giving food to them
Nimrod_Baggins, FrancisPFuckery
8. Remember that even if your parts are only a part of your life, for them, you are their whole life
cloud_watcher
9. Invest on their pain relief
VincentJasper
10. Regular dental check ups are a must
ComcastDirect
11. While it's cute to see a fat animal, it's not good for their health
Girlx1987
12. Play with them and be in the moment
Toast-_Man
13. 11 tips from a verified vet
tralalala_spat
14. Do a lot of research and don't buy impulsively when you are not sure you can cater their needs
Curlysnap
15. Ensure that you are able to afford monthly medications if the situation calls for it
ripharam-jay
16. Comb their fur out
night117hawk, terranlifeform
17. Be wary of the financial responsibility and understand pet psychology
goingtohell477
18. Don't let your pet ever feel that you are abandoning them, even before their last breath
doublestitch
19. Love them with your time, not smother them with food
eyes_like_thunder
20. A worthy read
Aishas_Star
21. Let them know that you will and always be there for them, even at the brink of death
Sharchir
22. Just a little detour; you need to be kind to the vets, too
Nappervillian
23. Pro tips for animal owners
Saganhawking
24. Pay attention, it all matters
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25. Never let them feel scared, especially when you are supposed to say goodbye
UnknownMan2470
Taking the time to ensure that your pet will live the best life is one of the purest things you could do amidst the cruel world we live in because they don't deserve to suffer at all. One way or another, it is our duty as their hoomans to give them the love they need and deserve in their lifetime.
Comment down your thoughts or experiences below or share this for your family and friends to see! Whether they may be pet owners or not, this kind of knowledge is something that we all need to have to make the world a better place for them to live in.
