Author Question: What do we mean by responsible pet ownership?[br][br][b][color=#7BCCB5]Question ... (Read 17 times)

littleanan · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

What do we mean by responsible pet ownership?

Question 2

What are some animal fads or status animals of recent years, other than those mentioned in the text?

moormoney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Responsible pet ownership means providing for all the needs of a pet, including the following:
making sure the animal has food and water
licensing and paying required taxes
obeying leash laws, fence laws, and other control laws
not allowing the animal to roam the neighborhood
seeing that the animal gets veterinary attention as needed
having the animal receive regular vaccinations
having the animal spayed or neutered to prevent unwanted pregnancies

Answer to Question 2

The following animals have been the object of fads or status: Shar-Pei, Afghan, Dalmatians, Chihuahuas,
Poodles, potbellied pigs, and cheetahs and other exotic cats.