寵物快樂，主人才會快樂A veterinarian gives advice on how to take care of petsby Simon Stopp.
SC: What should a person consider when choosing a pet?
JH: The determining factor should be your lifestyle. Do you spend more time at home or outdoors? Do you have small children or elderly people in the house? Do you keep your house neat? You should also ask yourself how long you are willing to commit to the pet. Dogs and cats may live 15 to 20 years, but birds can live 30 years or more.
SC: How can people and pets adjust to living with each other?
JH: Good, continuous training and lots of love are the keys to good relationships between pets and people.
SC: What is the best way to go about training your pet?
JH: Patience! Patience! Patience! Teach your pet one skill at a time, and reward your pet for good performance instead of just punishing it for failures.
SC: How much exercise do pets really need?
JH: As a general rule of thumb, most dogs need at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. Most cats, in contrast, exercise when they feel like it.
SC: How often should people take their pets to the vet?
JH: At two months old, a pet should be brought to the vet for an initial vaccination and checkup. Bring them back for another shot a month or two later. When your pet reaches 1, yearly checks are required. After your pet is 6, visits to the vet every six months are recommended.
SC: How do you know when your pet is sick?
JH: There are a number of things that might signal that your pet is not well. These include, but are not limited to, vomiting diarrhea, coughing, sneezing, and losing weight or not eating.
SC: What can people do to keep their pets healthy and happy?
JH: Providing a safe environment, enough exercise, quality food and daily oral care can make your pet healthy and happy. Regular visits to the vet for complete checkups can also help prevent problems.
SC: What is the most important thing a pet owner should know?
JH: If I had to pick one thing , I'd say: Remember your regular vet's phone number and have it on speed dial.
More Information
Can dogs eat chocolate?
The simple answer is no Chocolate contains a substance called theobromine, which dogs have a hard time digesting. Dogs will usually vomit and develop diarrhea after eating small amounts of chocolate. If dogs eat large amounts of chocolate, they may become restless or hyperactive, pant or have difficulty breathing . The heart may even stop working, resulting in the animal's death.
Grammar
These include, but are not limited to, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, sneezing, and losing weight or not eating.
these include...but are not limited to...(It means there is a long list of things, but here just listed or mention some of them.)
The assistant's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering the phone, organizing files, sending documents, and making schedules.
Recreational activities include, but are not limited to, jet skiing, wind surfing, snorkeling, and kayaking.
Vocabulary
commit-承担某种责任或答应负责Parents must commit themselves to their children.
*He seems to have a problem committing himself to relationships.在感情上赋予承诺.
adjust-调整,使适合. He quickly adjusted to the new environment when he moved to town.很快适应
She adjusted well to the extreme weather in this area.
rule of thumb (idiom)- 经验法则.A good rule of thumb is to brush your teeth before bed.
A good rule of thumb is to exercise 30 minutes a day.
rule of thumb, "tip" of thumb.
patience-abilities to wait someone or something without get angry
cardiologist心脏科医生, cardiology-heart disease.心脏科
initial-first, beginning, 最初的,开始的,初步的,起初的
The initial assessment of the typhoon damage was around 200,000,000 dollars.初步估计
Her initial reaction to the bad news was shock and confusion.起初的反应,震惊,困惑
vomit(v)-呕吐 The kid vomited after riding the roller coaster.
*The patient was vomiting after surgery.
vomit (n)-(同意词Threw up, ) The baby threw up all over his clothes.
oral (adj)- 口部的,口腔的,口头的,口述的 oral hygiene-口腔卫生
The oral dose of medicine has a strong smell that might make it difficult to swallow.口服药
Josh needs to prepare for his oral presentation.口头简报
Sherry passed her oral exam this morning.口试
Chat Room
key-钥匙(literal照字面上真实的解释) key to open the door.
key- 关键,秘诀(figurative比喻的,象征性的解释) key to success.
Diet and exercise are the keys to good health-秘诀
the key to the problem-解决一个问题要用"to"
the keys to good relationships-建立良好关系的关键秘诀
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check-
checkup (n)-refer to exam in the doctor office.检查,通常指身体方面的
check in (v. phrase)- register for something. Check in the airport. 登记
check out (v. phrase)- sign out for leaving. Check out the hotel, check out the book at register)离去前办理的手续(登记)
check out -also mean " go to take a look" check out the car/ my new car.去看看,瞧瞧去
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