Pulling Out All the Stops to Ensure Your Pets Well Being

1. Pulling Out All the Stops to Ensure YOUR PETS’ WELL-BEING Those pets that are well cared for, that are cherished and loved are happy and often more healthy than those that do not receive the same attention from their owners. In turn the happy, healthy pet brings their owners tremendous joy. Of course there can never be any guarantees that your pet, when they first come to your home, will be healthy; however, owners can do a lot to help ensure that their dog or cat is given the best opportunity to remain in good condition, does not suffer from preventable conditions and remains a much-loved family member. Therefore it makes sense to ensure you take your little pup or kitten to the vet the moment it is introduced into your home and your space. This has certain benefits. For example, it gives your vet the chance to look it over, to make sure there are no immediate underlying issues that may cause problems later, and it creates the basis for a good relationship between the vet and their practice and you and your pet. Much like children – and adults – go to see the family doctor, the pets should visit their vet not only when they are sick or need care, but also when they appear to be perfectly healthy and fit. It is good practice to ensure any issues are picked up early, often before they can cause distress to you and your pet. This is part of making sure your pets are well cared for – in addition to

2. reacting quickly when they do show signs of distress, discomfort, pain and losing their appetite, for example. Beyond making sure you take them for regular routine check-ups, it is important to remember dogs need regular exercise and playing. Cats, of course, are different since they roam much more freely around your property – and beyond. For them you do not have to set aside exercise time. Cats that live their whole lives in apartments and get used to it, will not exercise, but if you cuddle them and show them enough love, they will accept that as the norm. Dogs must run, or be led on a leash in the park, down the street, in the bush in order to exercise their muscles and breathe fresh air. It forms part of their routine to help them stay healthy and well. Of course there are also those special times that you may have to leave your home for a few days and need to find accommodation for the animal to be looked after. It is therefore important, just like with the vet, to keep the details of boarding facilities nearby to ensure your cat or dog is looked after while you’re away. In every big city in developed countries such as the UK and US, for example – whether you are looking at London or cities and regions in California or Colorado - you will find facilities to house pets during their owners’ absence. Of course some will be better than others and offer superior service and facilities; make sure you know who they are so you can come home to a happy pet after your trip or travels. The good ones will indeed offer you choices such as, for example, keeping all your pets together if they can: you do not want separation anxiety when pets are separated. It is already traumatic for them not to be with you. But, good facilities will ensure that the transition is smooth and your pets happy and loved while you’re away.

3. These facilities often operate independently, but some of the best ones are affiliated or associated with a good, trusted, well-known vet in the area where you live. A little bit of research will help you find the best. Your pets’ well-being is worth it! At Powell Veterinary Service we offer all pet owners almost 30 years of dedicated, unrivalled service to ensure their pets remain healthy and happy. We offer great experience and are proud of the services we offer with regard to all aspects of animal care. We perform surgeries, we spay and neuter, we offer boarding facilities and we provide puppies for different activities that appeal to our clients. At PVS we also offer a wellness service for pets to ensure any conditions are picked up early. We are Kersey, CO based and serve the surrounding areas. We are available by appointment, but also for emergency situations. Pets are our passion and we ensure that your animal receives excellent treatment from our practice. For more about us please visit https://powellvets.com/