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Caring for Pets
How to take good care of common family pets.
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- What do all pets need every day?QuestionFresh water, food, shelter and love
- How often should a dog be walked?QuestionAt least once or twice a day
- Who takes dogs to the vet?QuestionThe pet's owner, with a grown-up's help
- What is a vet?QuestionA doctor for animals
- What are vaccines?QuestionShots that protect pets from diseases
- What is a microchip?QuestionA tiny chip under the skin that helps find a lost pet
- What is a collar tag for?QuestionShows the pet's name and your phone number
- Should dogs eat chocolate?QuestionNo, chocolate is bad for dogs
- Should cats eat onions?QuestionNo, onions can make cats and dogs sick
- What do cats use a litter box for?QuestionGoing to the bathroom
- How often should you change a cat's water?QuestionEvery day
- What do hamsters like to do on a wheel?QuestionRun
- When are hamsters most active?QuestionAt night
- What do rabbits eat the most?QuestionHay
- What do guinea pigs need in their food?QuestionVitamin C
- Can guinea pigs live alone?QuestionThey are happier with a companion
- What do pet fish need?QuestionClean water, food and the right tank temperature
- How much should you feed a fish?QuestionA small pinch only; too much makes the water dirty
- What do pet birds need?QuestionA roomy cage, toys, seed or pellets and fresh water
- What does a bearded dragon eat?QuestionInsects and vegetables
- What do turtles need in a tank?QuestionWater, a dry basking spot and a heat lamp
- What is a pet's habitat?QuestionThe home you set up for it
- What should you do before petting a dog you don't know?QuestionAsk the owner first
- Where do you let a dog sniff you?QuestionLet it sniff the back of your hand first
- What does a wagging tail mean?QuestionUsually happy, but not always
- What does a cat's purr mean?QuestionUsually content, sometimes it is calming itself
- What does a cat's slow blink mean?QuestionA relaxed, friendly sign
- Why do dogs pant?QuestionTo cool down
- Why must pets not be left in a hot car?QuestionIt heats up fast and can be deadly
- Why brush a pet's fur?QuestionKeeps the coat clean and healthy
- Why trim a pet's nails?QuestionSo they don't get too long or hurt
- Why do dogs need training?QuestionSo they behave and stay safe
- What is a treat for?QuestionA small reward for good behavior
- What is a leash for?QuestionKeeps your dog safe on walks
- What is a crate?QuestionA safe den-like space for a dog or cat
- What is adoption?QuestionTaking in a pet from a shelter
- What is an animal shelter?QuestionA place that cares for homeless animals
- What does spaying or neutering do?QuestionPrevents a pet from having babies
- What does it mean for a pet to be house-trained?QuestionIt knows where to go to the bathroom
- How long do dogs usually live?QuestionAbout 10 to 15 years, depending on the breed
- How long do indoor cats live?QuestionOften 12 to 18 years or more
- How long do hamsters live?QuestionAbout two to three years
- How long do parakeets live?QuestionAbout 5 to 10 years
- What should you do after touching a pet?QuestionWash your hands
- What should you do if a pet is sick?QuestionTell a grown-up so a vet can help
- What do puppies chew on?QuestionToys made for chewing
- Why do dogs need exercise?QuestionTo stay healthy and happy
- Why do cats scratch?QuestionTo stretch and keep claws healthy
- What is a scratching post for?QuestionGives a cat a place to scratch
- What do ferrets love?QuestionPlaying and tunnels
- What is pet insurance?QuestionPays part of vet bills
- What does responsible pet ownership mean?QuestionGiving a pet care for its whole life
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