Taking care of your pet is quite a demanding job in so far as it requires a lot of attention to be paid to the pet itself, but the results you reap can be most uplifting and joyful, as you would’ve built a lifelong relationship with a pleasant and healthy companion, who will always be at your side no matter what the circumstances. There needs to be uncompromising responsibility from your side at all times, the health and happiness of your beloved companion will need your constant eye, so here are the essential things you must do to take care of your pets.
Regular Check-Ups:
Your pets aren’t immune to diseases, they are as prone to it as you, and it goes without saying that they need to get themselves checked for the prevention of diseases. Try and take your pets to the veterinarian at least once a month so that their health is not compromised at all or taken for granted.
These visits to the veterinarian should touch upon the subjects of nutrition and weight control as well as the recommended vaccinations, parasite control, dental exams and health screenings. This will entail a certain amount of expenses and it shouldn’t be a problem for those who really love your pets to the core.
The Right Food:
You should know your pet’s diet as every pet will have its own distinctive tastes and nutritional 
requirements, but in certain cases the wrong food will prove to be fatal for the other pet. A food for the cat will may contain something that will seriously injure the dog.
Always consider fact that too much cannot be good for your pet, there are obese dogs and cats in houses. Giving them scraps of your food is not a good option either as human food is not as good for animals. Consult your veterinarian for the type of foods that your particular pet needs, and it is always better to feed them natural food than the processed foods you find in the stores.
Good Environment:
Make sure that you provide the pet with a clean and hygienic environment so that it can be safe. The clean environment properly embellished with the right amount of play things and outside space so that their life does not become dreary or monotonous.
For the mental and physical stimulation, you need to give it daily walks that gives it needed exercise and stops it from becoming too obese, scratching posts, window perches, and toys to stimulate their minds and for building a better relationship with you, it’s owner.
Clean your Pet:
Apart from providing a clean environment, you must also make sure that the subject itself is clean and 
hygienic. It is highly recommended to make a cleaning schedule for every week so that the cleanliness is maintained. Teaching it good habits like not to climb on the sofa and not making a mess will go a long in making the pet clean and safe.
Your pets might have on their furs and skins parasites such as tick and more commonly fleas which will make it sick or even lead to excruciating pain. The flea carries within it several parasites and it would only take an ingestion of the bug to create a tape worm inside the pet, rendering it indisposed and sick. So it is better that you can clean them regularly, even against their protests.
Give your pet unconditional love:
The best thing you can do for your pet is after all, to give your 
unconditional love. They cannot communicate with you as any other human could, yet they still want to show their affection. Make this possible by taking care of them with love and responsibility. Yes, they belong to you, but they are not a property to show off, they are complex intelligent animals that need your care and affection or else they can fall into despair too.
This article merely scratches the surface for what you as a pet owner can do for the lovely creatures. The more you can learn about these wonderful beings, the better. Do an in depth research about your specific type of pet and try to emulate those facts which give the best results. Always keep in mind that they need to happy as well as free, don’t try to cage them or make them in chains.