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Pet care is buying the leash. Animal welfare is knowing what the leash is attached to—a sentient being with emotions, desires, and fears.

Welfare includes disaster planning.

Pet care and animal welfare are two sides of the same coin. By providing high-quality daily care and upholding the principles of welfare, we ensure that our pets aren't just living alongside us—they are flourishing. Our animals give us unconditional love; the least we can do is provide them with a life worth living. Petlust-Man Female Dog-.avi

A fed animal is not necessarily a happy animal. Stereotypic behaviors—like a dog licking its paws raw, a bird plucking its feathers, or a hamster chewing the bars of its cage—are not "quirks." They are signs of . Pet care is buying the leash

Ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering. 3. The Importance of Spaying and Neutering Pet care and animal welfare are two sides of the same coin

Microchipping your pet is a permanent way to ensure you are reunited if they ever get lost. Always keep a collar with an ID tag on them as well.

Breeds with flat faces (Bulldogs, Persians, Pugs) often suffer from BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome). Breeding animals who cannot breathe while playing is a welfare issue. Adopt, but do not shop for these extreme traits.