animalcareguideline
nounUK /ˈæn.ɪ.məl.keə ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/
US /ˈæn.ə.məl.ker ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/
A rule that tells people how to take good care of animals.
The shelter follows an animalcareguideline to keep every puppy healthy and happy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A written set of steps for feeding and cleaning animals at a farm or zoo.
The zookeeper checked the animalcareguideline before feeding the elephants.
3. Official advice from a vet group about keeping pets safe and well.
The new animalcareguideline says dogs need fresh water all day.
4. A checklist used by shelters to make sure animals are treated kindly.
Volunteers read the animalcareguideline before walking the rescue dogs.