9 Prerequisites Essentials For Your Pets

An amazing weather and an impromptu picnic plan happen so quick that there is no moment to think what to pack and what not to. This is a critical situation especially for pet-owners as they have an added responsibility to pack for their pets too. Pet parents certainly have difficulty if they forget even one of the essential articles for their pets.

So here is a list of essentials or last minute important things that a pet needs the most 

1. Harness and Leash

These are the basic requirements of a pet owner. To keep the dog in leash while you are out taking a stroll is necessary. Harnesses are useful as they ensure the pet's safety when traveling in a car.

2. First Aid Kit

A small first aid kit should be kept handy. Being well-equipped beforehand reduces the chances of major risks. You should always be prepared in case any damage happens to the pet or he gets wound or a bite or a cut.

3. Bedding

If you are planning to go on a long vacation or an overnight stay to a friend's place, pet's bed should never be left behind.

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4. Food and Water Bowl

Packed everything? Paper plates, use and throw glasses, plastic spoons? What about your pet, how will he eat? Serving food in plastic containers to pets can prove to be harmful for their health. Carry a spare food and water bowl with you so they'll enjoy their meals.

5. Pet Food

For last minute and emergency purpose, you should always keep pet food aside. Not always you will cook food which the pets could savor. Providing quality pet food is highly recommended.

6. ID Tag

Every pet in this world has an ID tag or card so why not your pet. Get an Identity tag for your pet and attach it to the collar around the neck. Safety assurance of the pet is essential. If he might get lost or run off leash, the tag will help in identifying the pet and getting him/her back.

7. Treats and Toys

For your bundle of joy, you can carry small joys for them. Treats and toys keep the pets physically and mentally fit. Treat them showing appreciation when they do something worthwhile. To keep your pets refreshed and avoid letting them get bored, you can bring chew toys too.

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8. Grooming Supplies

Maintaining your pet's hygiene ensures his safety and happiness. Soaps, shampoos, brush, paste, bath wipes and ear and eye wipes are some of the essentials that you should always have with yourself. Avoid grooming your pets with human products as they might cause skin allergies and infections.

9. Anti Flea and Tick Products

When you are in an open area with your pet, he is at high risk of getting infected by fleas and ticks. So, either use proper prevention methods so that they don't get fleas and ticks or carry a flea and tick repellent. You can also collar your dogs which are especially designed to repel fleas and ticks.

“Safety first is safety always”- Charles M Hayes

Follow this motto and your pet will always stay happy. 

What Should The Bathing Frequency Be For Dogs?

You must be thinking is the medical guidance not enough that there are rules on bathing pets too! Are you? Well, there are certainly no rules on how many times can you bathe your pets, but one should take the necessities into consideration before bathing.

Dogs do not need frequent baths as humans do. Thus it is recommended not to give more than a single bath in a month. If you are giving a bath to your pooch every week then you may have noticed his fur to have turned dry and dull. It may be better if you lower your pooch’s bathing frequency.

Bathing frequently washes of the oils that remain on the dog’s coat which ultimately becomes the reason of their dry coat. Their skin may turn flaky if you wash them more than necessary, which means more dander or other skin related issues.

Though there are always exceptions! If your dog has a habit of having a regular swim then you may wash him after his swim, but only with plain water. The other option that you may choose to protect the beauty of the fur along with frequent baths is to use a soap-free or a moisturizing shampoo. You can use Malaseb Shampoo for Dogs and Cats as well as Malacetic conditioner. 

In all, the monthly bath may be fine with your pooch in regular cases. For exceptional cases, you need to take proper care and use shampoos that have a low content of soap and more of moisturizing ingredients. Have fun!