#048 How to talk about Animals (Pets) in English - Taking your pet (cat or dog) to the vet - READ the TEXT here: https://SpeakEnglishPod.com
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• In today's lesson, you'll learn how to talk about pets. And you're a dog or a cat owner you'll find out what to do before bringing them to the vet.
• And right after that, you'll practice your English speaking with a funny mini story.
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Do you have a pet? I'm proud to own a beautiful white female dog. When she was younger she used to be incredibly active and playful, but now, sadly, she's getting older, so she needs to see a vet more often than before.
Whenever we wanna know more about pets we usually ask about their breed. The word "breed" has several meanings. For example, if I say that my dog is a White Swiss Shepherd, then I'm talking about her breed which reveals the type of dog she is and her origins. The breed of an animal indicates its average height, its type of coat and can even give us a little insight into its personality. We also use the word "breed" differently. For instance, people who raise animals are called breeders.
Since we're talking about pets, I wanna point something out. Many students have asked me if they had to use the pronoun "it" when talking about animals. I just wanted to say that it's not always a rule you have to follow, if you already know the gender of the animal you can use "she" or "he" just like when you're talking about people.
The connection between you and your pet is usually a special one and the more time you spend with them, the stronger the bond between the two becomes. You rejoice when you see them playing and running, but you also suffer when their health is at risk.
Taking our pets to the vet for a routine check-up or a health problem can be a very hard time because of how much we love them.
To make it easier every time I take my dog to the vet, I usually prepare things in advance. In these stressful circumstances, it's really vital that your animal remains as relaxed and stress-free as possible.
Every time I take my dog to the vet I try to stay relaxed, otherwise she'll feel like she's in trouble. Most pets and especially dogs and cats have all the time in the world to observe us. They establish certain routines. Therefore, it's easy for them to sense when something different is going on.
And since my dog can anticipate my actions, I had to learn to trick her over the years. Therefore, before going to the vet, I take her for a long walk, and after that, I give her some treats. I've noticed that she can cope much better with stressful situations after getting some exercise.
I also learned that it's essential to schedule an appointment with the vet as soon as possible and, above all, to get there on time. Whenever I arrive at the clinic, I take my dog directly to the examination room. If she has to spend too much time in the waiting room, she can get nervous or anxious.
When you go to the vet, remember to bring a copy of your pet's medical records, especially if it's your first visit. The veterinarian will need to learn a little more about your pet and like that you won't have to remember every detail of your pet's medical history and vaccines.
I know it's easier said than done, especially if your pet is sick, and you're worried about it, but as I said before, your pet may sense your fear or anxiety so unless you want him or her to get agitated, try to stay calm during your visit and act as natural as possible.
#048 How to talk about Animals (Pets) in English - Taking your pet (cat or dog) to the vet - READ the TEXT here: https://SpeakEnglishPod.com
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