Not all 27 Million Pets in the Netherlands Will Be Extra Pampered Today on Animal Day. They have behavioral problems, are in shelters, or do not receive the medical care they need. How do you know if a pet really fits into your life?
If you have a pet, you’ll probably give it an extra carrot today, a pat on its fur, or take an extra walk. But Feeling Love for your Animal and Giving it Some extra Attention on October 4 Doesn’t Always Mean It Has A Good Life.
In 2024, More than 24,500 Pets were tasks in by Shelters in the Netherlands, ofes as A Result of Behavioral Problems, Medical Complications, or Incorrect Expectations from Owners, According to the Dutch Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The Number of Dog Bite Incidents is not decreasing, and Behavioral Problems Are Now the Main Reason for Euthanasia in Shelter Dogs.
“A Shivering Designer Dog That Is Always Cold And Therefore Becomes Aggressive, A Labradoodle with Health Problems, Or A Corona Pup is Still Insufficiently Socialized: These are animals that can Show Behavioral Niels Spokesman or Spokesman of the Spokesman or Preaches Spokesman or ForefeFeFeReFeFeReFreparsman Cruelty to Animals. “The starting point should not be: I want an animal and which animal looks good next to me? No, it should be: how can a pet lead a healthy and happy life with me?”
Together with Other Veterinarians and Organizations, Anicura Made Proposals to Help Animals and Their Owners Better. They believe that emergency care for all pets should always be accessible. The Organization also Requests That Vat on Care and Medication Be Reduced. They want Mandatory Refresher Courses for Veterinarians and also Emphasize the Importance of Mandatory Chip Registration for Cats. In Addition, Information Provision is important; Owners Must Better Understand Their Responsibility. They should also be better informed about heritary Breed Characteristics.
‘Infatuation is not the best advisor’
Veterinarian Wim Wellens or Anicura Dordrecht Regularly sees Animals That Have Been Purchased on Impulse. “Puppies of every wide Are cute and everyone thinks a kitten is adorable. That infatuation is not the best advisor. As a result, you can forget to also look at your avia -available time, housing and whether you can provide an animal with the necessary medical care.”
Come to the fat eSpecany if you don’t have an animal yet, says wells. They can tell you a lot about the care a particular animal needs. “Pedigree Dogs Regularly Have to Deal with Genetic Abnormalities. It is Important That You Know That. The Classic Examples Are The Cute Short-NOSTED BREEDS. Becoause of That Short Nose, They Can Development Problems Later in Life PROMEM Later” Berher Breeptpibles.
It is Logical That You Mainly Look at How Cute A Dog Looks, Says The Veterinarian. “We will not patronize or talk you out of something, but we would like to inform people in advance. That is really necessary, because the shelters are full of sad stories.”
Weight, Teeth and Coat Are Your Responsibility
Don’t forget that you have to take care of your pet for the rest of its life. You are response for care of the teeth and coat, a healthy weight and sufficient exercise. Actually Exactly the Care That You also Give Yourself or Should Give Yourself.
That responsibility also includes routine visits to the fat, vaccinations, deworming and perhaps an operation. That costs money. Wellens: “Here too, consult with your veterinarian and discussion the costs. Together we determine the best treatment for the animal, appropriate to the financial possibilities.”
Have you thought long and hard and are you convinced that you can sacrifice a pet a long and happy life? First take a look at the list of permitted hobby and pets. Only Mammals are currently on it. A List For Reptiles and Birds is Being Worked On.
A White-Bellied Hedgehog is Incredible Sweet, but may not be able to sufficiently display its natural behavior as a pet, says limeman. And so they are no longer Allowed. “And a serval cat is beautiful, but that Doesn’t Mean it has to live in your house.”
‘Don’t Try It Out On A Goldfish’
Pet Care Organization Anicura Offers Doubters Animal Choice Advice. You can request it here. A professional will then talk to you about which animal and which wide could fit well with your situation. The Dutch Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Has Developed An Online Tool To See Whether the Animal of Your Choice is Suitable for You Or Your Home Situation.
Kalkman: “Are you not yet sure you can bear the responsibility for an animal? Then don’t try it out, not even on something like a goldfish. Even a goldfish should not suffer. Then try a furby or tamagotchi.”