Buon Cane

Getting a Pet

Bringing Your Pet Home 

Life With Your Pet 

Senior Years 

• Research: This involves determining your lifestyle and choosing the right pet (breed, species) based on factors like living space, time commitment, and allergies 

• Planning: Budgeting for expenses like food, vet care, and accessories. Researching pet-friendly housing and local resources (veterinarians, parks, pet stores).

• Preparing: Pet-proofing your home (hiding electrical cords, securing cleaning supplies), acquiring essential supplies (food bowl, leash, bed, litter box).

Fostering or Adopting

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• Welcome: Setting up a comfortable space with familiar items (bed, toys) and essential supplies (food, water).

• Adjustment Period: Allowing your pet time to adjust to their new surroundings. Providing plenty of supervision and positive reinforcement.

• Establishing Routine: Creating a schedule for feeding, walks (for dogs), playtime, and potty breaks (for non-litter box trained pets).

• Adding Another Pet: Discuss how to assess fit and optimize integration with an addition to your family. 

• Training: Teaching basic commands (sit, stay, come) for dogs, litter box training for cats, and socialization for all pets.

• Preventative Care: Scheduling regular vet checkups, vaccinations, and parasite control.

• Daily Care, Bonding: Providing fresh food and water, taking your pet outside for walks and to potty, playtime, and exercise.

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• Dietary Needs: Discuss dietary preferences and sensitivities, referrals for nutrition options

• Integration: Involving your pet in your daily life (walks in the park, joining dog-friendly events).

• Unexpected Events: Addressing behavioral issues like chewing, barking, or scratching. Preparing for emergencies (lost pet, sudden illness). 

• Adapting Care: Adjusting diet and exercise routines as your pet ages. Scheduling more frequent vet visits to monitor health.

• Senior Wellness: Providing joint support supplements, ramps or steps to navigate furniture, and regular grooming to maintain comfort.

• End-of-Life Care: Making difficult decisions about your pet's well-being, researching pet hospice or euthanasia options.