Pet Care

Owning a pet can be a lot of fun; it has enormous benefits and at the same time carries certain responsibilities:

• register your pet to help us return your pet if they become lost
• desex your pet to prevent unwanted breeding
• provide a balanced diet and clean cool water at all times, in a container that cannot be tipped over
• provide a comfortable dry sleeping area, along with shade during the day
• confine your pet to your property at all times
• keep cats indoors at night e.g. house, shed or garage
• place pets in suitable accommodation (kennel) when you are on holidays
• socialise your dog with other animals and people, particularly during the early stages 8-16 week period
• respect the rights of other people by keeping your pet under control and on a lead in public places like parks
• take your pet for regular vet check-ups, vaccinate and regularly worm them (including heartworm for dogs, fleas and ticks)
• train and regularly exercise your dog.

For more information visit:
DPI - All about dogs
DPI - All about cats