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Giving a Pet as a Gift
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 |
It’s not just a present. It’s a big commitment.
Giving a pet as a gift might seem like a good idea – after all, who doesn’t love an adorable new puppy? However, before you get a dog for somebody, there are some key points you should consider first.
Caring for a puppy is a big responsibility, and the gift of a pet should never be a surprise. Rather, make sure the recipient really, truly wants a puppy and understands everything that goes in hand with being a pet owner. It’s not all playing and cuddles. It’s a big commitment of both time and money, too. You might also consider helping prepare the recipient’s house for a new puppy.
Extra special consideration must be taken if the person you’re giving a puppy to is a child, and even more so if it’s a grandchild or a niece or nephew who doesn’t live in your house. Make sure you have permission of the parents, as the mother or father will likely have to help out with the responsibilities of pet ownership.
And while it’s heartwarming to think about a little boy or girl meeting his or her new puppy for the first time, the other side of that is the reality that if a child loses interest, it could lead to the pet not getting the proper amount of care that it needs. In the worst-case scenario, the dog could be neglected or end up at a shelter.
One alternative to giving a pet is giving a “pet certificate,” which are offered by some animal shelters. A benefit to giving a pet certificate is that the person you give it to can go and choose his or her new pet, hopefully creating a greater bond between pet and owner.
Remember, it’s not enough for a person to “sort of” want a dog. If you do decide to give a puppy as a gift, be 100% certain that the person you’re giving it to is ready and happy to have that responsibility.
Important Safety Information
Advantage Multi® for Dogs (imidacloprid + moxidectin) Topical Solution
For Dogs Only
Product Label | Printable Version
CAUTION:
- Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Do not administer this product orally. (See WARNINGS.) Do not use this product (containing 2.5% moxidectin) on cats.
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WARNINGS: For the first 30 minutes after application: Ensure that dogs cannot lick the product from application sites on themselves or other treated dogs, and separate treated dogs from one another and from other pets to reduce the risk of accidental ingestion. Ingestion of this product by dogs may cause serious adverse reactions including depression, salivation, dilated pupils, incoordination, panting, and generalized muscle tremors. In avermectin sensitive dogs, the signs may be more severe and may include coma and death. |
HUMAN WARNINGS:
- Children should not come in contact with the application site for two (2) hours after application.
PRECAUTIONS:
- Use with caution in sick, debilitated, or underweight animals.
- The safety of Advantage Multi® for Dogs has not been established in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs.
- The safe use of Advantage Multi® for Dogs has not been established in puppies and dogs less than 7 weeks of age or less than 3 lbs body weight.
- Prior to administration Advantage Multi® for Dogs, dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infections.
Advantage Multi is a registered trademark of Bayer.
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