Dogs especially need to be part of a pack, a characteristic they get from their ancestor, the wolf. A dog must be integrated into the family. A sad sight is a dog confined to a pen in the yard away from the house. There are many well-balanced dog and cat foods available. Avoid table scraps, and especially chocolate, which is poisonous to dogs and cats.
Pets spend most of their time resting.
This is a reflection of the life style of their ancestors, which consists of a lot of rest punctuated by intense periods of activity hunting food. Unfortunately, today's pets partake fully of the resting phase, and pass up the activity phase. All dogs and cats should wear identification tags at all times . Even an indoor cat can escape. If your pet refuses to wear a collar or tag, talk to your vet about a microchip implant.