Good pet care starts with prevention. Annual or bi-annual veterinary checkups are crucial because animals are experts at hiding pain.

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To understand pet care, we first look at the "Five Domains" model, a modern framework used by veterinarians and behaviorists to measure an animal's well-being:

Access to fresh water and a diet that maintains full health and vigor.

Periodontal disease can cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream, damaging the heart, kidneys, and liver. 3. Environmental and Behavioral Enrichment