Do You Have the Right Characteristics to Work With Animals?

Are you one of those people who feels happy simply being around animals? Do you want to work with them?
If your answer is yes, that is just the start of your decision making.
There are many different careers working with animals.  You might hear “I want to work with animals,” but when there are so many options out there, it is best to narrow it down and consider which careers or jobs would be most suitable for you.
But before deciding to work with animals, consider whether you have the right personality to work with animals.

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Working with Animals and Children

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Working as a Pet Therapist

Pet Therapy is a form of therapy. It is based on an old idea, that animals can be caring and comforting companions.
Pet therapy involves the individual, the pet therapist and an animal. The aim of pet therapy is to help a person to cope with the difficulties they may be experiencing. Another term that is used for pet therapy is AAT (animal-assisted therapy). In this article, we will use the term pet therapy.


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Feeding Your Pets

It is easy to feed animals – give them your leftovers, throw them a bit of biscuit, pour food into their bowls? Yes, it is easy, but making sure that they have the right type and quantity of food to sustain good health can be another thing all together.  It is also important to ensure that the pet does not become overweight or obese.

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Tips for Training Cats -Overcoming Cat Behaviour Problems

Cats can be great pets. They provide companionship and affection. They are relatively low maintenance in that they do not require daily walks. They are also very independent creatures, refusing to do what they are told and being quite wilful. This can be funny and amusing in most cats, but sometimes a cat’s behaviour becomes more problematic.
Let’s look at some examples of problem behaviour in cats and some tips on how to deal with them.

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