TOP 10 THINGS DOG OWNERS WISH THEY KNEW BEFORE GETTING A DOG … According to a new article by the Pet Health Club
I’d have to carry emergency poo bags in every pocket
It would be a master of selective hearing – especially when called
It would need plenty of training, attention, and mental stimulation
It would shed enough fur to knit a whole new dog
‘Walkies’ means going out in any weather – rain, wind, or snow
It would steal my spot on the sofa the second I stand up
It would wake me up at 5am for absolutely no reason
It would need monthly flea and worm treatments, even if it looks fine
It would need annual vaccines to stay healthy
It would need its teeth brushed and would rebel against the toothbrush
TOP 10 THINGS CAT OWNERS WISH THEY KNEW BEFORE GETTING A CAT
Cats shed more than you’d ever expect, and that fur seems to get everywhere
Furniture becomes fair game for scratching, no matter how many posts you buy
Your cat will ignore the fancy bed you bought and choose the box it came in
They demand attention when you’re busy, but ignore you when you want them
Monthly flea and worm treatments are a must, even for the indoor cat
They’ll suddenly become incredibly active when you’re trying to sleep
Litter trays need regular attention, or your cat may decide it’s time to protest
Regular vet visits and vaccinations are essential, even if they act perfectly fine
You’ll probably find ‘gifts’ from your cat in the form of dead mice
They have an impressive ability to knock things off shelves, just to watch them fall