3. Farm Animals – animals that
people raise for their own use
as food or for selling to others.
Includes: cows, chicken,
sheep, goats, and pigs.
Cows and goats – provide
milk
Sheep, coes, chincken, and
fish – gives meat
Chicken, ducks, and turkeys
– sources of eggs
4.
5.
6. Pet animals – animals that are raised as
companions and not for helping in farm
work or similar task.
Common pet animals are dogs, cats,
rabbits, ponies, and birds. Some also
keep guinea pigs, turtles, hamsters, and
even snakes as pets.
Pet animals keep them relax and keep
their minds away from the pressure of
their daily activities. People who cares
pets feels a sense of fulfillment that they
able to care other creatures.
Pet owners take their pets out to run
around and play which in turns help them
also to do physical activities that made
them avoid from just sitting in front of
computers and television the whole day.
7. Animals need should be
met in order for them live
longer.
They need food – fresh
and clean. Feed them with
the right kind and right
amount of food.
Providing the Needs of
Animals
8. They need water. They
get thirsty and need
clean and clear water
to drink.
They need shelter.
They need a place
where they can stay
and rest.
Providing the Needs of
Animals
9. They need oxygen to breathe
in order to live.
They need protection against
diseases. If you have animals,
you can take them to a
veterinarian – doctor of
animals, for regular checkups
and vaccinations.
Vaccination – an injection that
helps to protect animals from
certain diseases.
Providing the Needs of
Animals
10. They need protection from
things or other animals that
may hurt them.
Animal owners usually fences
around the area where they
stay. They may also put the
animals in pens or cages to
protect them.
Providing the Needs of
Animals
11. To avoid getting hurt or harmed by animals, remember the
following measures in handling them:
1. Do not think animals as playthings. This is true especially for
those animals who were not raised as pets. Do not go near
animals that are not tamed.
2. Treat all animals well. These include even your pets. Avoid
teasing them or making them angry.
3. Do not bother animals while they are sleeping or eating. Do not
also disturb their nests, pens, and other shelters.
12. 4. Hold small pet animals like kittens, hamsters, and bunnies only
after an adult has shown you how this is done. Handle them with
care.
5. Do not touch or hold animals when they have just given birth or
are feeding their young.
