Jon DeJong, PhD, reminds us that pigs have three basic needs: feed, water and air. These apply universally to all types of livestock and pets. These basics have not been firmly imprinted in some animal owners. One or more may go unnoticed.
Source: PORK, August 13, 2019. Link.
Also see: Follow these tips to succeed as a newbie pet parent, Inside Pet’s World, August 7, 2019. Link. Tips on the importance of veterinarian, feeding, pet-proofing, behavior monitoring and developing a routine.
INSIGHTS: If we fail to meet the basic needs of animals in our care, we cannot maintain the health status of the individual or herd. While this is one of the they-ought-to-know factors of animal care, it is important that animal health pros don’t assume people have our level of understanding.