Q&A for How to Take Care of Your Pet

Yes, but you should ultimately use your best judgement. Consider going to a groomer if you're dealing with a snappy dog, an unfamiliar dog, or a rescue dog,

Try to get your dog tuckered out first. You might take them for a swim or go out for a walk beforehand.

I suggest combing through your cat's fur with a cat brush to gently remove shredded hair that is still attached, just be gentle and do not pull at the fur. If that doesn't work, you can bathe her or take her to a professional groomer.

Try warming your dog up to a friend. Show the friend affection, like hugging or cuddling. Then the dog will realize that other people are to be treated nicely.

For starters, give your dog a bath if you haven't already. Make sure you use warm water. Small touches like a nice, colorful collar with a bow or some other decoration can make a difference in a dog's appearance.

Give your pet proper food, water and shelter, take him to the vet when needed and give him plenty of love and exercise.

Make sure that their cages are clean, make sure that they are fed and given water and make sure that they are happy.

The easiest breed of dog depends on you. If you have a certain breed in mind, take the time to do the research on that breed. If the dog is energetic, like a boxer, and you happen to be full of energy as well, look further into the breed. I suggest getting a dog with the same traits you have for best results.

No. Rodent balls are not watertight. Even if one were watertight, there would not be enough room for your fish to thrive.

Keep your room, or wherever your pet stays, clean so if a tick is spotted, you can easy get it off. Daily check your pet for ticks and have any removed immediately. Invest in a quality spot tick and flea treatment. It is easy to use, just drops of liquid on the back of your pets once a month, and this provides instant and lasting protection against ticks, fleas, and often other bad things. Ask a local vet for recommendations, but ordering your prevention treatment online will save you money.

I hope this is not a serious question. If you don't understand why it is important to care for your pets, you should never have any kind of pet.

No, cats usually clean themselves. You might want to get them groomed once a month or so though.

Check out this article on How to Bond With Your Dog .

Wear him out! Take your dog for a long walk, or play with him until he's tired. Just like human beings, dogs will fall asleep easily when they've exerted themselves.

Yes. It depends on their breed and how you care for them. I suggest talking to a veterinarian and keep them healthy and do some research about them.

I doubt that's true. Dogs usually like the person who feeds them and walks them the best, so if you're old enough, try to be the person who does these things. Also, just hang out near your dog more frequently. Give him treats if you can. The more you can get your dog to associate you with good things, the more he'll like you.

If you suspect your dog is depressed, or he/she is showing any signs of illness, get to the vet right away for a checkup. Aside from that, just make sure your dog has all of its needs taken care of, including food, water, toys, exercise, and plenty of love.

There are plenty of household remedies that are said to kill fleas. However, these aren't 100% effective, as sometimes they will only kill a small percentage of fleas and not the eggs. Veterinarians don't recommend them. Diatomaceaus earth is an all-natural flea and mite repellent, but this substance is primarily used to prevent and repel fleas rather than treat them.

Most small turtles would be comfortable in a standard aquarium with plenty of rocks and plants. If you need more information on caring for turtles, wikiHow has plenty of articles like How to Care for Turtles that can help you.

It depends on where you are and what your dog's nutritional needs are. You can do some internet research, or talk to people at a pet store. Trader Joes dog food is affordable and has healthy natural ingredients. Nature's Recipe is a good choice, too.

Spend as much time with your parrot as you can to build a bond. You should also try socializing with your bird. wikiHow has an article on caring for parrots that includes some information on training and socializing your bird: How to Care for a Parrot .

Try to show you are responsible. Clean your plate after dinner, do chores you wouldn't usually do. Drop small hints that you are interested. Tell them some benefits of having a dog, that you will take care of it, and that they don't have to make a choice on the spot, you can wait.

Of course.

Guinea pigs are small, cute, easy to look after and will love being pet.

Spend more time with him and call him by his name often. Maybe a professional trainer would help. But keep in mind that cats are not like dogs -- they may know that you're calling for them, but they may just choose not to obey.

You can search for specific types of veterinarians online.

Sphynx, Cornish Rex, Devon Rex, Oriental, Russian Blue, Balinese and the Siberian are all hypoallergenic cat breeds.

Yes, you should groom them every few days especially if they are shedding a lot.

He's probably just adjusting to his new home. However, if it continues you should probably take him to the vet to be sure nothing is wrong.

Love it more than others. It is always good to keep a good bonding time with your pet.