Pet Keeper Scout Interest Badge

Badge requirements

Present evidence that you have kept and cared for your pet for at least 12 months.
Show a knowledge of nutritional requirements for your pet, with particular attention to the differing nutritional requirements of the very young, very old and young-adult animal.
Name at least three common ailments suffered by your breed of pet and show a basic knowledge of the treatment for these ailments.
Produce evidence that you have trained your pet to respond either to your voice or other signals.
Show a knowledge of the history and origins of the animal which you keep as a pet.
Show the examiner your pet so that they may satisfy themself as to its condition.
Explain first aid treatment for a broken bone, severe bleeding, and an open wound in your pet.