petcarestandard

noun
UK /ˈpɛt.kɛə ˈstæn.dəd/
US /ˈpɛt.kɛr ˈstæn.dɚd/

A petcarestandard is a rule for taking good care of pets.

The shelter follows a petcarestandard to keep every puppy healthy.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A level of quality that a pet product or service must meet.

The new pet food meets the petcarestandard for nutrition.

3. A checklist used by animal shelters to judge how well animals are treated.

Inspectors used the petcarestandard to review the kennel.

4. A shared rule that pet owners agree to follow in a community.

Our apartment building added a petcarestandard about walking dogs on leashes.