5/9 Talk about vets and dog cafes in Korea.

There are so many people who raise dogs in Korea now. Naturally, there are veterinary clinics in almost every neighborhood.

ex> You can find coffee shops in almost every neighborhood.

* raise dogs: 개를 키우다

* veterinary clinic (= vet): 동물 병원

Dogs need to get vaccinations. It’s required by law to be vaccinated against rabies. Some dogs have skin problems or heartworm problems.

ex> You have to get vaccinations before traveling to that country.

* heartworm problem: 심장사상충 감염

Dog owners take their pets to the vet regularly.

ex> I took my pet to the vet for grooming.

The vets treat animals and their owners with great care.

Dogs can be groomed at these places as well. You can also buy dog food and other dog supplies.

* be groomed / have one’s dog groomed: 미용시키다, 관리 받다

ex> My dog needs to be groomed.

Plus, there are dog cafes people can go to.

People bring their own dogs to those cafes. Dog lovers can just go there to pat the dogs that roam around.

ex> The café is the perfect place for dog lovers.

You cannot take dogs to most of the other regular cafes in Korea.

@ You must have dogs on a leash.  개 목줄을 해야 한다.

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1. You have to take your pet to the vet more often.

2. Kids need to get vaccinations to prevent illnesses.

3. My cat was groomed a week ago.

4. All my family members are dog lovers.