Nurture your pet?
nur·ture ( P ) Pronunciation Key (nûrchr)
n.
Something that nourishes; sustenance.
The act of bringing up.
Biology. The sum of environmental influences and conditions acting on an organism.
tr.v. nur·tured, nur·tur·ing, nur·tures
To nourish; feed.
To educate; train.
To help grow or develop; cultivate: nurture a student's talent.