petshopguideline
nounUK /ˈpɛtʃɒpˌɡaɪdlaɪn/
US /ˈpɛtʃɑpˌɡaɪdlaɪn/
A rule that tells people how to take good care of animals in a pet shop.
The new petshopguideline says every puppy must get fresh water twice a day.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A written guide for customers about choosing the right pet.
The petshopguideline helped us pick a calm hamster.
3. A safety rule for keeping animals and people safe in a pet store.
Staff follow the petshopguideline when cleaning the fish tanks.
4. A checklist used to check that a pet shop is clean and healthy.
The inspector used the petshopguideline during her visit.