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Pet and Animal Medication and Drugs are not alway necessary when owning an Animal but when Medicine is required, 77 Canada Pharmacy is here to help with your Pet Prescription Medication concerns. 77 Canada Pharmacy has Veterinarians to approve your Animal Prescriptions and Pet Medicine Requirements.
Animal Drugs and Prescriptions are monitored by the Canadian Veterinarian Medical Association which is similar to Animal Organizations in the United States.
Cost of Owning a Pet
Ask anyone who owns a dog or cat, and they will likely tell you that their pet really is part of the family. It's no wonder the most crowded stores in any mall is the one with all the puppies and kittens on display. Unfortunately, many people take a pet into their home without really considering the cost.
The first expense you'll have to deal with is the purchase price, which for a registered puppy or kitten can cost several hundred dollars. Tropical birds can also be fairly expensive, ranging from $100 to more than $1,000, for a rare species. You can reduce these costs by checking out the Humane Society or waiting for a friend's dog or cat to have a litter.
With dogs and cats, there are additional costs for spaying or neutering, which can run between $50 and $100, and the pet's first visit to a veterinarian and first shots, which runs between $75 and $150. There is also an annual cost of between $50 and $100 for shots and tags.
Once you've gotten all the initial costs out of the way, the biggest expense will be food. For a puppy, you'll spend about $4 a week on food if you stick with regular brand names. An adult can cost up to $10 a week for a small dog, and $15 a week for a larger dog. Cats, regardless of age, can be fed for about $4 a week.
Additional expenses include the cost of boarding. If you leave town and don't have a neighbor who can feed your pets every day, a kennel will charge up to $15 daily. If, however, your pet is sick and needs to boarded, it can run up to $100 per day.
Some of the trendier pets to emerge over the past few years are reptiles. It's especially important to know the costs if you plan to purchase a snake or lizard as a pet, because they carry an entirely different set of expenses.
For starters, a reptile can cost $100 or more to purchase, unless it's an iguana, which costs about $20. Additionally, there is the cost of an aquarium, which can run several hundred dollars for a large one. Furthermore, you will need to arrange the reptile's space with heat rocks (up to $40) and one or two heat lamps (up to $25 each).
Beyond that, to the dismay of reptile owners, there is no such thing as Lizard or Snake Chow. A snake's diet consists of live mice, which can range from $1 to $5, depending on size. For some lizards, live mice are a also part of the diet, but they primarily eat inexpensive worms and insects, available at most pet stores. Iguanas, on the other hand, are purely vegetarian, and iguana “mix” is fairly inexpensive. Also, many reptile experts recommend special vitamins, which can cost up to $15 a bottle.
Of course, there will be all kinds of toys and other accessories that you'll feel you simply must have, and you may want to consider those costs as well.
Probably one of the lease expensive pets to maintain is a small bird, like a parakeet or cockatiel. For less than $5, you can buy enough bird seed for a month or more. And while they can create quite a bit of dander, most people keep birds in cages, so they don't create as much of a mess as other pets that roam around the house. Although they're not nearly as cuddly as a puppy or kitten.
Thinking of Owning a Pet?
Owning a pet can be a wonderful experience that brings many rewards. There are also many responsibilities. Pets must be properly cared for and protected.
Pets deserve a good home - for their entire life. That's your responsibility.
The Commitment
Life Span - You are responsible for a pet for its entire life.
Dogs or cats - usually 15 to 20 years.
Hamsters, gerbils, white rats, mice, guinea pigs and fish - five years or less - longer for budgies and rabbits.
Time - Do not overlook your time commitment! The needs of a large, active dog are different from those of a gerbil!
How much time do you have each day to provide grooming, companionship and exercise?
Finances - Buying a pet is not the biggest cost. Long-term expenses add up over the years.
Costs include:
Food and pet supplies
Health care
Licensing
Vacation care
Lifestyle - Active dogs and cats need challenges, training, tasks and regular exercise.
Will you enjoy taking your dog for a daily walk? Could it become a chore?
Will the pet be on its own throughout the day?
This can be a problem for some dogs and cats.
Is the size of your home and property big enough?
Do you travel on business or vacations? Will your pet travel with you or stay in a kennel?
Get the Facts on Pets
Visit several breeders and shelters for advice and selection. Don't make a hasty decision. Ask about a variety of breeds and their characteristics.
Ask a breeder to show you one or both of the pet's parents. Observe temperament and behaviour. This is a good indicator of your pet as an adult.
Animal shelters should provide information sheets from the original owner that describe your pet's behaviour and background.
Ask if this breed is prone to health problems associated with genetics, age or body type
Check if the breed is easy to train and has a good reputation with children.
Discuss your needs, likes, expectations and commitment with a knowledgeable animal person or veterinarian.
Bringing Your Pet Home
Diet
Know the diet and feeding schedule of your new pet.
introduce changes gradually. the frequency, amount and type of diet will change during your pet's lifetime.
Feed in a quiet, protected place.
Health Care
Within two days of your pet's arrival, take it to a veterinarian. Get in an initial health assessment, advice on vaccination and preventive health care.
Training
Be sure all members of the household are trained to handle the pet properly.
Protective Care
Respect local by-laws on running at large
Keep dogs on a leash while in public places
Obey "Stoop and Scoop" laws.
Provide a sheltered area that protects your pet from sun, rain, wind, snow, heat and cold.
Never leave a pet alone in a car. Temperatures can rise quickly causing overheating and death.
Maintaining Good Health
Plan routine annual check-ups. Veterinarians will check your pet's general health, answer your questions and ensure rabies vaccinations are maintained.
Rabies
Rabies is a fatal disease. Dogs and cats are at risk of contacting this illness. Protect your pet and family by vaccinating against rabies
Spaying/Neutering - You should plan to have your pet spayed or neutered. There is minimum rish and discomfort to your pet. Recovery is quick.
Why:
Spaying and neutering reduces the threat of reproductive disorders, including cancer, in both males and females.
Advantages for the owner include a decrease in territorial and aggressive behaviours, roaming, injuries and unwanted litters.
When:
Most veterinarians recommend that a female be spayed at about six months of age or before her first estrus ("heat") period.
Males are usually neutered between six to 12 months of age.
How Can I Identify My Pet?
If your pet becomes lost, proper identification is your best chance for a safe return:
Dogs and cats (allowed out of doors) should always wear collars.
A current municipal licence tag is the best form of identification for your dog.
Attach a label or tag to your pet's collar giving the pet's name, address and your telephone number.
Take photos, record color and special markings, breed, weight and age.
Tattoos and implanted microchips are available through programs operated by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, the Canadian Kennel Club and the Humane Societies.
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