5 Tips for Being a Responsible Pet Parent
To continue our theme of pet love we are bringing you 5 great tips on responsible pet parenting! February is ‘Responsible Pet Owner’ month. This was created to help spread helpful and healthy pet ownership practices and hammer home that pet ownership isn’t just puppy breath kisses, but a big responsibility. Pets aren’t just a trendy fashion accessory but a living breathing companion that requires the respect and responsibility afforded to any member of your family.
Pet Proof Your Home
To help keep your pet healthy and safe it's important to find out which household chemicals and items might be harmful to your pet. Make sure you either remove or secure them in a way your pets can’t inadvertently hurt themselves.
Spay and Neuter
Not only does getting your fur baby ‘fixed’ help control the stray population but pets who have been spayed and neutered live longer and live healthier lives over all. Also, you don’t have behavior problems stemmed from raging hormones.
Integrate Them Into the Family
Cats and especially dogs need human contact and love to feel safe and comfortable. Dogs are pack animals and they want to feel like they are an important productive member of your pack. Even if your pack’s most strenuous activity is doing a marathon on Netflix, dogs especially want to be a part of your family.
Always Use ID Tags
Id tags and microchips can help you locate and identify your pet should they get stolen or lost. Also worth checking out is The Kitty Convict Project. This fun named project is aimed at helping protect and identify cats who have escaped outside and may need a little help being located and returned home.
Socialize Them
An anti social pet is usually scared and might be aggressive too. So, its best to socialize them early and a lot. If you have a dog this could mean exposing him/her to a dog park where they can meet new dogs and people in a safe environment. In a cat its a bit trickier, but having people over to your home early in your kitty development can help them be accustomed to being around other people.
If you are considering adopting a furry family member the ASPCA has a great tool to find a local shelter near you! Find A Shelter
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Healthy Hound Eats: Peanut Butter & Bacon CBD Treats
Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup nonfat milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup oats
- 2-3 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
- Healthy Hound: Bacon Flavored CBD Drops
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, milk, and egg together.
- Add the flour and baking powder.
- Mix in the oats and bacon.
- The dough will be thick and heavy.
- Flatten out the dough until roughly ⅓ inch thick and cut into shapes using cookie cutters or a knife.
- Place on the baking sheets with at least an inch space between each cookie.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until very lightly browned on the bottom.
- Remove from the oven, and flip the treats to bake the other side for 10-12 more minutes.
- Allow to cool completely.
- Apply the appropriate dose of Healthy Hound: Bacon Flavored CBD Drops for your dogs weight to the top of the treat before serving.
- Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Enjoy, and give your pupper an extra scratch behind the ear for us!
*If you have any questions or concerns about the ingredients used, please consult with your veterinarian. Please check with your vet about any allergies your dog may have.
**Results may vary. Information and statements made are for education purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor. Renovation Tea does not dispense medical advice, prescribe, or diagnose illness. The views and nutritional advice expressed by Renovation Tea are not intended to be a substitute for conventional medical service. If you have a severe medical condition or health concern, see your physician.