Pet Care Terminology

noun an organization or individual that breeds and sells animals, especially pets

• The breeder carefully selected the parents of the puppies to ensure they had good health and temperament.
• My friend's cousin is a dog breeder and always has the cutest puppies for sale.
• That breeder is known for producing top-notch quality animals.
• The author is a breeder of ideas, constantly coming up with new and innovative concepts.

noun A shelter or lodging for dogs or cats.

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• The kennel provides a safe and comfortable space for dogs to stay while their owners are away.
• I dropped my dog off at the kennel before heading out of town for the weekend.
• My pup loves staying at the kennel - it's like a doggy vacation for him!
• The overcrowded city felt like a kennel, with everyone packed in like sardines.

verb to take care of or watch over someone or something

• It is important to look after your health by eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly.
• Could you please look after my cat while I'm on vacation?
• I'll look after the dishes if you take out the trash.
• As a manager, it is your responsibility to look after the needs of your team members.

verb to indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; to spoil

• The spa offers a variety of treatments to pamper their clients.
• I like to pamper myself with a bubble bath and a good book.
• I'm going to pamper myself with a shopping spree this weekend.
• The wealthy businessman was used to being pampered by his assistants.

noun a small amount of something

verb to waste time in a trivial or ineffective way

• The toddler needed to piddle before getting in the car.
• I'll just quickly piddle before we leave.
• I can't believe he's piddling around instead of getting the work done.
• She always piddles around with her projects instead of finishing them.

noun a young dog

adjective relating to or characteristic of a puppy

pronoun used to refer to a puppy when the specific gender is not known or specified

• The puppy was trained to obey basic commands.
• I can't resist cuddling with a cute puppy.
• That puppy is totally adorbs!
• Her new business venture is like raising a puppy - requiring constant attention and care.

adjective describing someone who is overly critical or disdainful

adverb in a manner that is overly critical or disdainful

• The professor had a sniffy attitude towards students who did not meet his high academic standards.
• She gave me a sniffy look when I told her I couldn't make it to her party.
• Don't be so sniffy about trying new foods, you might actually like it!
• His sniffy remarks about my work made me doubt my abilities.

noun the sound a dog makes

verb to make the sound of a dog

• The dog let out a loud woof as the mailman approached.
• My dog loves to woof at strangers passing by.
• I can't believe how loud that dog can woof!
• The engine roared like a woof of a dog.

noun a colloquial term for a dog

• The doggo exhibited exemplary behavior during the obedience training class.
• I love taking my doggo for walks in the park.
• My doggo is such a good boy, always ready to play fetch.
• Her determination was like that of a doggo chasing after a squirrel.

noun a person who takes care of someone else's cat while they are away

verb to take care of someone else's cat while they are away

• I will be catsitting for my neighbor while they are on vacation.
• I'm catsitting for my friend this weekend, so I'll be spending a lot of time at their place.
• I've got to catsit for my sister's furball while she's out of town.
• Taking care of the project while the boss is away is like catsitting for the team.

adjective a childish or informal term for something that is considered silly, foolish, or unpleasant

• The child accidentally stepped in some poopie while playing in the park.
• I can't believe you just said 'poopie' in front of your grandparents!
• That movie was so bad, it was total poopie.
• Her excuse for being late was pure poopie.

noun a small dry biscuit or pellet of dog food

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• The nutritionist recommended feeding the dog a balanced diet of kibble and wet food.
• I always make sure to have a bag of kibble on hand for my dog.
• My pup goes crazy for that kibble, it's like his favorite treat.
• The kibble of knowledge she fed us in class was enough to keep us going for the rest of the semester.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

• It has been a long time since I last saw her, it feels like it has been in a dog's age.
• I haven't been to that restaurant in a dog's age, we should go back sometime.
• I haven't partied like that in a dog's age, it was a blast!
• The technology in my car is so outdated, it feels like it's from a dog's age.

noun a pet, especially a dog or cat, that is treated like a member of the family

• Many people consider their furkid to be a beloved member of the family.
• I can't wait to cuddle with my furkid when I get home!
• My furkid is the cutest little fluffball ever!
• Having a furkid has brought so much joy and companionship into my life.

noun a dog's life

• Some people believe that owning a dog means living a dog's life.
• Having a dog is like living a dog's life, but in a good way.
• Man, I wish I could live a dog's life and just sleep all day.
• Working at that job felt like living a dog's life, with no freedom or joy.