{"id":2077,"date":"2016-05-10T05:50:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-10T05:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=2077"},"modified":"2016-05-10T05:50:00","modified_gmt":"2016-05-10T05:50:00","slug":"5-ways-to-spoil-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-spoil-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Spoil Your Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/5-ways-to-spoil-your-pet.jpg\" alt=\"5 ways to spoil your pet\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2853\" \/>This week is National Pet Week! Show your pet some extra love! Here a few ways to spoil your furry, scaly, or feathery pets:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Treats\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every pet loves a yummy treat! Bonus points for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/allrecipes.com\/recipes\/853\/everyday-cooking\/more-meal-ideas\/pet-food\/pet-treats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">homemade goodies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Toys<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No matter what kind of pet you have, get him\/her a new toy. For pets in a cage or tank, invest in a new environment enrichment item. If you have a dog, let him\/her choose a toy at the pet store.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.\u00a0Accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your pet\u2019s in need of some new accessories, consider these options: Collar, leash, harness, car seat, carrier, bed, food dish, or water dish. For exotic animals, you may want to update their cage or tank with new items.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.\u00a0Quality Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spend time with your pet! Whether this means extra cuddles, playing a game, or going out- your pet will love just having a lot of time with you! If you have a bird or reptile that can be out of its cage, have an extra-long play time! You may even want to spend some of this time teaching your pet a new trick!<br \/>\n<strong>5. Doggy Date<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For dog owners, take your pet out for the day! Here are a few places you can go: The groomer\u2019s, doggy daycare, the pet store, the dog park, the vet for a social visit, the lake for swimming, play-date with the neighbor\u2019s dog or a family member\u2019s dog, or a nice walk! Your dog will love this full-day of field trips!<br \/>\n<strong>6. ID<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have a pet that may go outside- invest in ID tags and a microchip! 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