Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Brownie Pets badge requirements.
Items Needed
- Toy medical tools (doctor kits from dollar stores work well)
- A stuffed animal to act as the “pet patient.
Instructions
- Perform a Vet Check-Up
- Use toy tools to give the stuffed animal a full check-up.
- Demonstrate how a vet checks the eyes, ears, coat, teeth, and stomach, explaining why each check is important.
- Scout Participation
- Each scout takes a turn using the toy tools to check the stuffed animal.
- Encourage them to observe and talk about what they are “examining.”
- Learn About Pet Care
- Discuss why pets need vaccines, yearly exams, and regular health check-ups.
- Talk about how much it costs to care for different pets, including vet visits, food, space, and daily needs.
- Compare Different Pets
- Pick three types of pets and compare:
- How much does it cost to care for them?
- How much space do they need?
- How much food do they eat?
- How much human interaction do they enjoy?
- (See Pet Care Research for sample answers to these questions)
- Pick three types of pets and compare:
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