{"id":683,"date":"2020-01-18T00:40:56","date_gmt":"2020-01-18T05:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.ftcpublications.com\/core\/?p=683"},"modified":"2020-01-18T00:41:22","modified_gmt":"2020-01-18T05:41:22","slug":"welcome-a-4-legged-family-member-with-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.ftcpublications.com\/core\/welcome-a-4-legged-family-member-with-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome a 4-Legged Family Member with Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bringing home a new pet can be exciting and heartwarming. Before you get caught up in the excitement of adopting a pet, however, it\u2019s important to do a bit of homework and have conversations to ensure you\u2019re choosing a lifelong fit for your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When\nconsidering adopting, keep in mind that pets can provide as many benefits to\nyou as you do them, such as helping to reduce stress, providing companionship,\ngetting the daily recommended amount of physical activity and more. As you take\nyour options into account, remember these guidelines from the experts at\nPetSmart Charities to prepare for a successful homecoming for your newest\nfamily member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Life\nStages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou prefer a lower energy pet, seek a senior (age 7 or above) who may move a\nlittle slower. For higher energy, look for young puppies and kittens or active\nbreeds such as Labradors, hounds, American terriers (commonly known as pit\nbulls) and mixed breeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For\nfirst-time pet owners, a healthy adult dog or cat can help teach new pet\nparents the joys of having a pet and may not require as much attention as a\npuppy or kitten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Families\nwith young children might consider a family-friendly breed or mixed breed such\nas a hound. Older kids may benefit from additional responsibilities such as\nwalking the dog or cleaning the litter box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Living\nEnvironment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In\naddition to the type and age of pet you adopt, you\u2019ll need to consider the\nspace you have available to welcome your furry friend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou live in a home, consider fencing your yard for more relaxed playtime. If\nyou live in an apartment, discuss any restrictions with your landlord and find\nout where the closest dog parks are to ensure your dog gets plenty of exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dogs\nneed a place to call their own where they\u2019re contained overnight and while\nyou\u2019re not home until they can be safely left to roam. Get a crate so your new\npet can have an \u2018apartment\u2019 within your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\nshould always have more litter boxes than you do cats; for example, if you have\none cat make sure you have at least two litter boxes. Litter boxes need to be\nscooped daily and completely changed weekly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Veterinary\nCare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most\nadoptions come with a free veterinary check-up within the first week. Visit the\nveterinarian to have your pet\u2019s vaccine records reviewed and ensure you know\nthe best options for food, exercise and preventative care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\ncan prevent many common diseases by keeping your pet at a healthy weight, current\non flea, tick and heartworm prevention, fully vaccinated and on a high-quality\ndiet. Preventing diseases costs less money than treating them, so discuss any\nconcerns you have with your veterinarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Financial\nConsiderations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most\npets come with annual veterinary bills between $200-500 and food bills between\n$200-400.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adopting\na pet can provide cost savings, however, as fees at shelters and adoption\nevents are typically lower than breeders and many of these pets are already\nspayed or neutered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To\nensure your pet is covered in case of emergencies, consider options like pet\ninsurance or opening a designated savings account and depositing 5% of your pay\neach pay period. 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