Whether you’re living with a Pomeranian puppy or a Siamese cat, or you’re considering sharing your home with one, it’s important to remember that caring for pets goes beyond just giving them food and shelter. To help you create a better home for your furry friends, we asked Travels with the Bondi Vet host Dr. Chris Brown how you can help your pets feel better, how to introduce them to new members of the family, and what it really means to have the animals’ love and trust. Click through the gallery for our Q and A.

Bondi Vet Season 5 premieres November 5, 9:00 p.m., on FYI. Meanwhile, catch Travels with the Bondi Vet every Tuesday, 9:00 p.m. on FYI.

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