5 Ways to Take Better Care of Your Pet During Quarantine
Quarantine connotes a state of enforced isolation. Nobody is allowed to go outdoors, and the same applies to your furry buddies too. If you are fortunate, you may step out into your backyard or your garden with your lovable pet. But that is all. Amid today's pandemic situation, we all want to make sure of being well prepared. As a pet owner, it is all the more devastating to appreciate what is there for the upcoming days. With the COVID-19 (1) virus affecting thousands of people all over the world, it is you who have to be ever careful with your close-knit ones and your pet buddies. With the limitations over social gatherings and other whereabouts, a visible impact is seen over your community and also globally. But it is always recommended to be careful till everything normalizes - during these quarantined days – chiefly with your four-legged family members.
Though, as per WHO (2) and C.D.C, the coronavirus or COVID-19 is never spread by our furry buddies. And there is no valid evidence that pets are the carriers of COVID-19 disease. But as per many certified pet-care centers, you should practice excellent and healthy hygiene. Apart from washing hands, using sanitizers, or prepping indoors, you should home quarantine your furry partners. Read below the five ways to take better care of your pets during the quarantine days.
Stock Up On Your Pet’s Supplies
Being quarantined is very uncertain in the real sense. And, it is never clear when the situation will become at ease. So, plan for pre-preparation in accordance. Stock up on your pet supplies in advance to fight the time of crisis owing to coronavirus, or COVID – 19. And it is a real help for your best pet friend. Store the must-haves, like pet food and water, pet pee-pads, and litter bags in an inadequate amount. It is always best to know what you have and require for your furry buddy. Ease anxiety by planning and preparing by storing cruelty-free and award-winning pet products and pet items. Be self-sufficient so that you and your buddy spend valuable moments cuddling up indoors during the quarantine.
Keep An Emergency Supply of Your Pet’s Medicines
During these quarantined days, the last thing you would wish is to run out of your pet's medical prescription. Most pets require daily medication after a certain age. Consult your vet to enquire about your pet's two to three-months supply. Most vets are at ease in giving out a couple of months'’ supply for chronic ailments, especially during these pandemic situations.
Keep ‘Em Healthy
Pamper your pet buddy with healthy food. Being indoors is a good time for treating your four-legged partner with treats to keep them in good physical shape. But be careful not to overindulge them in all these delicacies. Opt for a few apple pieces, orange slices or carrot sticks, and celery leaves. These are not only healthy but suppress their taste buds and stop them from drawing attention and asking for more!
Introduce New ‘Potty Time’ Methods
It is a genuine problem, especially for those pets who usually walk several times a day to relieve themselves. But it is not the same for those living in the country-sides and can make use of their backyards. According to many certified pet trainers, the easiest method of tutoring the pets to relieve them inside the four walls is acting as if you are stepping outside! Strange is not it! But it works. To make it successful, you should prepare yourself, as you do for a walk. Grab their leash, litter bags, and favorite treats, and signal your pet buddy, mentioning it as a daily activity. Do this activity, even if you choose a corner of your house. But remember to get this thing done, when it is your pet's relieving time.' You might have to repeat the entire action a couple of times to make them understand the whole drill. Maintain hygiene by placing pet-pee pads or newspapers, at these designated relieving zones.
Entertain Them Indoors
Are you looking to distract your furry pet, while staying indoors? These stressful situations do have an impact on pets. And sometimes it becomes visible. From their behavior. So, while trapped inside the four walls, try to utilize the time fruitfully, and create moments to reminiscence forever. Interact with your lovable pets by playing indoor games, and engaging them with their favorite toys. Or else, it is an excellent idea of playing peek-a-boo indoors or letting your pet find you or their toys from hidden places. For instance, a puzzle game with boxes is also a grand idea. Place all your stacked-up delivery boxes, and show your pet the same. Hide its treat inside one of the boxes, and shuffle. Let them use their nose and find out the right one. This game acts as a mind-stimulating game for your pet buddy. The whole activity, full of care and comfort, will help in alleviating both of your moods, ease the anxiousness and keep you both focussed.
Prepare For The Unforeseen
Most of us are undergoing a phase, where nobody is allowed to move outdoors and interact socially. And many even are experiencing mental stress and severe depression. With COVID-19 creating unfortunate circumstances globally, the only remedy is to have patience and maintain proper hygiene. And, these all symptoms become evident over our pets' behavior. Most vets have strictly observed them showing these behavioral attributes, like being listless, anxiety disorder, and experiencing sleeplessness. And some turn into being overly-active and destructive in nature. You have to be alert at all times until the critical phase passes out. The five ways discussed above acts as some practical measures for you to take better care of your pet buddies, while under quarantine. Stay safe and keep everyone around secure, till the good old days are back again with a bang!
Special thanks to Jeffery N. Thompson for writing this piece on taking better care of our furry friends!
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