Whether you’re a first-time pet owner or an experienced pet parent, you must consider these must-have items.
Pets are more than just animals; they are part of our families. As pet parents, it’s our job to ensure they have everything they need to lead happy, healthy lives. From walks to snuggles, our pets bring us much love and happiness. However, figuring out what goods our furry friends need can be tricky.
In this article, we’ve made a list of things everything that every pet owner must have to give their pets the life they deserve.
1. Food
The most important one! Find out what type of food your new pet was eating before you got them and buy the same kind. If you can’t figure out what your pet has been eating, buy food that is appropriate for their age.
For instance, if you’re getting a new puppy or cat, you’ll need to buy food that is specially manufactured for puppies or kittens. Remember that new pets may also have food problems like allergies, etc and may need special attention.
2. Bowls
Picking water and food bowls for pets can be easy. Usually, all you need are two bowls made of ceramic or stainless steel. But if you want something more complicated than this, you can find it almost anywhere. Pet shops sell everything from bowls on stands to water bowls with filters. And, of course, you can always get your pet’s name custom printed on the water and food bowls.
3. Treats and Toys
Not having the right treats to eat and toys to play with can make the pet feel bored or abandoned. To help them stay happy and entertained pick treats and toys that can help with health, training, or mental exercise.
Before choosing their treats, remember that giving a pet too much fatty food can cause health problems like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and even cancer. On the other hand, you can get rubber toys for your teething pets or give them TUBBZ ducks to play around with.
4. Leash
As we know, leashes help keep our pets close to us in public. To make it interesting, you can add a personalised touch by engraving your pet’s name on the leash. Some leash types can be pulled back, leashes with poop bag launchers, leashes with padded handles, collars that reflect light, and collars with LED lights.
Find a leash that works for your pet, and try having more than one. There are many kinds of leashes, and it’s always a good idea to have an extra one on hand. Slip leashes are great because if your pet doesn’t have a collar, you can just put it over their head.
5. ID tag and Microchip
You might think these are things you can put off and take care of when you have time, but that’s not true. American Humane says that almost 10 million pets get lost every year. Make sure to change the information on your pet’s ID tag whenever your phone number or address changes.
Also, if the animal rescue or breeder where you got your dog or cat didn’t microchip it, you can have your vet do it. Accidents and emergencies can happen anytime, and you’ll want to protect your pet immediately.
6. Pet Grooming Brush
When you brush or comb your pet’s fur with grooming products daily, you get rid of dead hair and keep the fur from getting tangled or matted. Regular brushing and grooming help reduce the amount of fur and dust in your home. You can find bristle brushes, de-shedding brushes, and even glove brushes at a pet store or on the Internet.
7. Pet Clippers
Clippers are essential to maintain your pet’s health and prevent them from dust, debris, sweat and various other infections and health hazards. However, while choosing the clippers you need to ensure that you get the clippers that are only manufactured for your pets.
For instance, if you have a horse that needs clipping, a traditional clipper would not work; instead, you would need a horse grooming clipper to help remove their hair.
8. Pet First Aid Kit
You can buy a ready-made kit or make one yourself for your pet. No matter what, a good first-aid kit for pets should have at least the following:
- Sterile gauze pads
- Bandages
- Adhesive tape
- Wipes that kill germs
- Ointment with antibiotics
- Cotton balls
- Hydrogen peroxide Tweezers
- Digital temperature gauge
9. Pet Bed
Although you like to snuggle and sleep with your pet, they need their own bed just like humans. Your pet’s bed is a safe place to sleep and rest. It should be comfy, give them support, and let them move around. Your pet may go through a few beds in their lifetime. As a dog ages, the bed should give the joints the support they need.
10. Toothpaste
Many dogs don’t like it when you brush their teeth. Because of this, some pet owners don’t take as good of care of their pets’ teeth as they should. This cannot be good for your pet’s health and lead to an expensive trip to the vet’s office. In addition to getting your pet’s teeth cleaned by a professional every few months, you should brush them every day or at least thrice a week.
There are different kinds of toothpaste made just for cats and dogs that make the taste more appealing to them. Some pet owners find it easier to use a finger brush than a regular toothbrush to clean their dog or cat’s teeth.
11. Nail Trimmer
Many cats don’t like having their paws touched, which makes cutting their nails a chore for their owners. You still need to make sure you cut your pet’s nails every three to four weeks and be careful while trimming their nails. By accident if you do cut the nail a bit deeper use styptic powder. It helps control the bleeding and take them to a veterinarian. Cut your pet’s nails a little at a time and avoid cutting them quickly.
12. Cleaner for Stains and Smells
Any pet owner would be lucky to find good stain and odour removers. You can’t avoid accidental peeing or pooping, bad smells, and daily dirt when you have a pet. Ensure that the stain and odour removers are safe and pet-friendly.
13. Poop Disposal
If your dog has a yard, a “pooper scooper” is the best way to pick up and eliminate waste. If your neighbourhood doesn’t have poop bag stations, you’ll have to buy poop bags to clean up after your dog when you’re on a walk.
Similarly, you need a litter box for your pet cats. Remember to place the box somewhere quiet and out of the way. Cleaning your cat’s litter box daily can be time-consuming, but it’s the best way to stop smells and keep waste from piling up. It also lets you monitor your pet’s health.
To Sum Up
These are the essential items every pet owner should own, irrespective of the breed or type of pet. Being a pet parent takes work; you must have a proper schedule for yourself and your pet. So what are you waiting for? Grab the items from this list now!
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