SHOW THEM YOUR LOVE

Having a pet is one of the most rewarding things in the world. The unburdened joy of your dog when you return home from work and take it for a walk. The quiet purr of the cat huddled in your lap after a stressful day. The calming movement of the fish in the aquarium. The philosophical look of the iguana and the turtle suggesting that worrying about insignificant things is pointless. The charming song of canaries.

Whatever our pet is, it brings in our life joy, true love and thousands of opportunities to laugh. The benefits for our physical and mental health are doubtless. Dog owners are more physically active and less lonely. Having a cat at home reduces stress and improves cardiovascular health.

Our pets give us so much – and deserve reciprocal love and constant care in return.

Proper pet care begins with providing living conditions that fit their type and breed. Large dogs feel restrained in small urban flats. Cats need nooks where they will be alone but also space to explore.

Proper nutrition is crucial for pets' health and happiness. Indeed, many of them – dogs particularly – love begging and often get a bite of your food. But special foods should be leading in their diet. Always choose established brands and types of food in accordance with the animal's age. Just like us, they have different nutrition needs as they age. Protein-rich food are good for young animals whose muscles and bones are still developing, but can cause health problems in older pets.

The third important component in pet care is regular visits to established vets. They will make sure that your pet is in good health and will react quickly if a problem arises. They will also offer you cosmetic care and nutrition advice.

The achievements of modern veterinary medicine are impressive. At Central Vet Clinic (Sofia, Simeonovsko Shose Boulevard, next to Sofia Zoo, phones: 02 421 99 99, 0888 100 970, 0899 100 970, www.centralvetclinic.com) you have all of them at one place. The innovative idea for creating the veterinary equivalent of a hospital for complex treatment has successfully developed for 10 years now. At Central Vet Clinic work specialists in fields such as cardiology and diagnostic imagery, orthopedy, internal medicine, OB and artificial insemination, oncology and chemotherapy, surgery, ophthalmology, skin diseases and allergies, dietology, dental medicine for dogs and cats. Thanks to their expertise and the modern technologies for diagnosis and treatment, the patients of Central Vet Clinic enjoy world-class healthcare. No case is considered too hard a challenge for the clinic's veterinary doctors. Following their mission to help their patients, they happily and enthusiastically partner with their general practice colleagues in treatment of rare and complicated conditions. Owners of exotic pets will also find an extended hand and competent care at Central Vet Clinic. The clinic's specialists gain additional experience as partners in treatment of Sofia Zoo animals.

When we search for a veterinarian whom to trust with prophylaxis and treatment of our pet, it is recommendable to find out professionals with rich experience, desire for development and true love for animals, such as the doctors at Royal Vet Clinic (Sofia, Sveta Troitsa, Block 347 A, next to Nedelya Pastry Shop, FB: royalvet, call round the clock: 087 611 2150). The clinic's team successfully works in fields such as reproduction, neonatology, pediatrics, treatment of infectious, neurological, and dermatological diseases, and uses contemporary technology for image and laboratory diagnosis, anaesthesia, dentistry, minimally invasive surgery and manipulations. At Royal Vet you will also find cosmetic services and grooming, pet hotel, home visits and quality medicines and medical foods.