Feeding, walks and the vet

Phrases

feed

give an animal its food

Did anyone feed the cat this morning? She's acting like nobody did.

take the dog for a walk

walk with your dog outside

It's your turn to take the dog for a walk.

clean the litter box

empty the box where a cat goes to the bathroom

The litter box needs cleaning. It's been two days.

make an appointment with the vet

book a visit to the animal doctor

I've made an appointment with the vet for Friday at four.

She's due for her shots.

it's time for her regular vaccines

The vet sent a reminder. She's due for her shots next month.

He hasn't been eating much.

describing a change in appetite

He hasn't been eating much, and he's sleeping more than usual.

She's been throwing up.

describing sickness to the vet

She's been throwing up since last night.

check-up

a regular visit to see if an animal is healthy

It's only a check-up. He isn't sick.

flea treatment

medicine that keeps small insects off a pet

We give her flea treatment once a month in the summer.

once a day with food

how often and how to give medicine

Give him one pill once a day with food.

trim his nails

cut an animal's nails short

Can the groomer trim his nails? He hates it when we try.

on a leash

attached to a strap you hold

Dogs have to be on a leash in this park.

Say it out loud

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1. Rohan, did you give the cat her medicine, or should I?
2. He's been scratching his ears a lot lately, so we've booked a check-up.
3. How long should I keep him on this food before I switch back?
4. We've got a neighbor who walks the dog on Wednesdays when we both work late.
5. The vet says she's a little overweight, so we're cutting back on treats.