Lessons · Environmental dimension
Pets and Animal Care
Choosing a pet, real costs, UAE rules, Gulf heat, daily care, vets, adoption and respecting animals. 8 lessons, about 1.3 hours in all.
- 01Is a pet right for you?10 min A pet can bring years of comfort, fun and responsibility, but it is a long commitment that touches your whole household. Before you fall…
- 02The real cost of a pet10 min The price of buying or adopting a pet is the smallest part of what it costs. Food, vaccinations, grooming, boarding and surprise vet bills…
- 03Pet rules in the UAE11 min The UAE has clear federal and local rules on keeping animals, from registration and vaccination to breeds that are banned outright.…
- 04Pets and Gulf heat9 min Summer in the Gulf can be dangerous for animals, and heatstroke can develop quickly. A few habits protect paws, lungs and lives.
- 05Daily care: food, water, exercise and enrichment11 min Most of what keeps a pet healthy happens in ordinary daily routines. Here is what welfare charities recommend for feeding, exercise,…
- 06Spotting illness and finding a good vet10 min Animals often hide pain, so owners need to notice small changes and know when to call for help. This lesson is about recognising problems…
- 07Adopting responsibly and avoiding bad sellers10 min Where your pet comes from matters. Adoption gives an animal a second chance, and careful buying helps stop puppy farms and illegal trading…
- 08Respecting animals you do not own9 min Stray cats, birds and desert wildlife share the UAE with us. Kindness means helping in ways that genuinely work, not just in ways that…
Further reading
Books to take this module further. We have not been paid to include any of them. Under 18? Ask a parent or guardian before buying online.
- Cat Sense: The Feline Enigma Revealed (Amazon, opens in a new tab) John BradshawAn animal behaviour scientist explains how cats think and what they need to thrive.
- In Defence of Dogs: Why Dogs Need Our Understanding (Amazon, opens in a new tab) John BradshawAn animal behaviour scientist explains how dogs think and how owners can meet their needs.
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