Benefits Of Being A Pet Owner

1.0 Introduction

This report is about how to be a responsible pet owner. It aims to raise awareness, allowing people to think more thoroughly before adopting pets and have a better idea on how to fulfil the adopted pet’s needs and give it a more comfortable life.

Pets, also referring to companion animals, are an animal with a main purpose of keeping a person company or give protection to the owner. They are different from working animals, sport animals, livestock and laboratory animals, which are involved depending on their performance, agricultural value or research purposes.

Currently, due to the negligent and unfit pet owner, the society faces an alarming number of abandoned pets, pet cruelties, and pet overpopulation. Being a responsible pet owner is critical in helping to improve this condition.

This report covers the history of pets, common types of pets, the benefits and downsides of owning a

National Pet Owners Survey showed the pet ownership in the United States. The most popular pets are 88.3 million cats, 74.8 million dogs, 24.3 million small animals, 142 million freshwater fish, 16 million birds, 13.8 million horses, 13.4 million reptiles, 9.6 million saltwater fish. 71.1 million families owned at least 1 pet, which was 63% of all United States’ families. No doubt that cats, dogs and fishes are the most common pets.

2.2 Common pet diseases

Following are the diseases that are often found on popular pets such as dogs and cats. An annual check-up would ensure these problems being detected in an early stage or prevent such ailments which would cause sever health issues for pets if left untreated. Check-up procedures includes veterinarian injecting vaccines, drawing pets’ blood and giving preventative care practices such as dental cleaning or grooming.

1. Obesity

2. Heartworm

3. Dental disease

4. Parvovirus

5. Distemper

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