2019-03-01ReadersDigest_AUNZ

Successful Apartment

Living with Pets

BY DR KATRINA WARREN

Here’swhatyouneedtoknowtokeep

your dog or cat happy in a small space

Thekeytosuccessfullivingwithdogsandcatsin

aconfinedspacedependslargelyonthepet,the

ownerandthequalityofthehomeenvironment.

AccordingtoveterinarianDrKatrinaWarren,having

a healthy, happy apartment pet is all about choosing

thebestpetforyou.

CATS VS DOGS

Catscanbetheperfectchoiceforpeoplewithlimited

spaceandthosewhoareeitherinactiveorverybusy.

Theyarelowmaintenance,naturallyclean,adaptable

andhaveanendlessabilitytosnooze.Catsmake great

indoor pets.

Dogs provide excellent companionship and

motivationtoexercise.However,theyalsohavehigher

care needs than cats, generally require more company

andmaynotbesuitableforpeoplewhoarenotoftenat

homeorcan’tcommittimetoexerciseandtraining.

SMALLDOGSAREN’TALWAYSTHE

BEST OPTION FOR SMALL SPACES

A small size doesn’t necessarily mean ‘great for an

apartment’. Some small dogs such as the terrier breeds

have endless energ y and need a lot of attention and

Our new regular

pet columnist,

Dr Katrina

Warren,isan

established and

trusted animal

expert. Her long-

standing role

asapresenter

onhitTVshow

Harry’s Practice

hasmadehera

household name

in Australia.

PETS

18 | March• 2019