Pet Essentials to Keep Your New Pet Happy

Preparing your pet’s essentials before they arrive in your home isn’t just a good idea, it’s a must! Whether it’s pet food, blankets, beds, bowls, chew toys, harnesses, or even books, here’s what you need to make your new pet happy:

#1: Water, water and (you guessed it) more water!

Your new pet will need to quench their thirst quite frequently. You might want to go with Evian, Fiji, or tap water – whatever your choice, know that the fresher the water, the better! Consider installing a pet water fountain to keep your pet hydrated and prevent urinary tract infections.

According to Amazon, the AILRINNI Cat Water Fountain has a super silent 1.5W pump, keeping it below 30db, so even if it runs at night, you won’t be disturbed by noise.

Did you know? You could put things like clam juice or low sodium chicken broth into water in order to encourage your adorable kitten or puppy to drink regularly.

#2: Yummy and nutritious pet food

Food is just as much of a pet essential as water. Every pet needs the right food in the right amounts but large dogs and cats especially, such as Saint Bernards and Maine Coons, also need the right nutrition to support sudden growth spurts.

For bones, muscles, and joints to develop properly, your pet must be fed healthy quantities. By doing this, you can help prevent health problems such as diabetes in dogs and cats from developing in the future. You may even delay issues like hip dysplasia and arthritis in dogs and cats.

#3: Let’s talk poop

You should expect lots of poop whether your new baby is a kitten or puppy. Whether it’s puppy training pads for the floor or a litter tray and poop scoop, familiarize yourself with poop pet essentials well in advance.

Pioneering pet parents might also want to explore cat toilet training for the first time. Yes, it’s a thing… though debatable whether it’s a good thing for your cat’s health.

Stock up on:

• Compostable poop bags
• Gloves
• Hygienic wet wipes

And a whole lot of patience!

#4: Seasonal pet essentials

You want to keep your pet as warm as possible in the cold months and as cool as possible in the heat. Here are your seasonal pet essentials:

• If your pet has a thick coat, you’ll need to take extra care to prevent matting. However, it’s also important to let them grow out their coat for a little extra warmth in winter.
• Regular maintenance is also necessary for summer coats to prevent matting, which can cause skin damage, attract flies, and cause hot spots.
• If your pet enjoys the outdoors in summer, consider using a pet-safe sunscreen. Also look into whether a pet cooling mat will help them stay cool when inside and read how to keep pets cool in summer.
• As your pet runs through the winter snow, ice balls may build up painfully between their toes and pads. Consider applying a natural, wax-based balm or slipping on super cute booties to protect their paws before your pet ventures outside. (Read about how to keep your pet warm in winter)
• Despite fleas living year-round, your dog or cat will more likely pick them up when outdoors in the summer. Keeping your dog, cat, home, and yard flea and tick free is imperative. That’s why flea and tick treatment for dogs and cats necessary for all seasons in Australia.

#5: The ultimate pet essential

Did you know you’ll get one or more months of FREE pet insurance when buying online with PD Insurance?

You should also know it’s a case of ‘the sooner the better’ with pet health cover. Why? When puppies and kittens are young and healthy, they get the widest range of cover over their policy’s lifetime.

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