Pet Nutrition and Training

A pet's nutrition and training are vital parts of an animals life. It can be difficult for the pet owner to incorporate proper training and nutrition for a pet while maintaining a hectic schedule at the same time. But just like humans, pets can face ailments due to poor nutrition. Lack of training may lead the pet into a dangerous situation.

  1. Commands

    • It is important to train a pet (or have them trained) to understand basic commands. For example, if a pet runs out of the house, it would be much less dangerous to them if they came back in when called, rather than running into the street.

    Potty Training

    • Training a pet to use a potty pad, litter box or to eliminate outside, is an essential part of pet ownership. Learning this skill early can lay the foundation for future training.

    Sitting

    • A pet's ability to sit still is extremely important. It is critical for pets to be trained to sit so that they will be manageable at veterinarian visits and while being groomed.

    Water

    • Pets should always have access to clean, fresh water. This will help your pet to stay hydrated, maintain proper body temperature, aid in digestion and lubricate muscles.

    Food

    • A pet's diet generally needs to contain proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, fatty acids and fats. Different animals may have different specific needs. These ingredients can be obtained through dried, canned or fresh foods. It also is important to ask a veterinarian how much food the pet needs daily. Being overfed or underfed could affect the pet's health.