Taking Care Of Your New Dog
By Rosie Reynolds
When people choose to own a dog they are responsible for it. Apart from the moral responsibility, the owner is required to provide: Adequate food daily.Free access to clean drinking water Read more...
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Rips For A Dog-friendly Vacation
By Dynamic Blue Link
A tragedy that happens more often than many people realize is a dog being separated from its family on vacation. This not only can ruin the vacation you’ve been looking forward to all year, but you Read more...
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Faux Paws: Six Common Mistakes New Dog Owners Make
By Emma Snow
Copyright 2006 Emma SnowThe family around the block got a new Jack Russell puppy. I’ve been jogging my Border Collie mix past their house for over a year now, and we usually see their spaniel Read more...
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Is Your Dog Ready For Summer?
By BJones
Summer is almost here and if you haven't already done so, you should make sure your is ready for another season out of doors. Most pet owners spend a good deal of time outside during the Spring and Summer months, taking their pets along to share in the fun, but also exposing them to fleas, ticks, and other animals that can be carriers of rabies and other diseases.
Every should be permanently protected from distemper, infectious hepatitis, and leptospirosis. These vaccines are now generally combined in one single inoculation. From the age of 6 months, all dogs should also be protected from rabies. Most vaccines are effective for one year, although the latest rabies shot is good for four. They are almost 100 percent effective when administered on schedule, but worthless if exposure to risk is maintained after the protection has expired.
After your initial visit, you will normally need to take your to the vet only once a year to keep his immunization up to date. During this annual visit, ask him to give your a through examination, including checkup of his:
-teeth (removing tartar if necessary)
-anal glands (emptying them if necessary)
-nails (clipping them if necessary)
-stool (if you think he may have worms)
Females need more regular attention than males, especially if they are bred. When you wish to travel with your dog, you will be prepared for any state, federal, or international requirement if you ask your vet for a certificate of good health, and make sure that his vaccinations are in order before you leave. Normally, a sound needs no more veterinary attention than this. However, you may take him to the vet on other occasions due to accidents or illness.
As you get to know your dog, you will be able to distinguish between passing symptoms of no importance, chronic minor disorders, and the indications of disease and infection. Among the symptoms that warrant a visit
Dog Training: What Is Dog Training?
By David McFarlane
The term “dog training” can mean many different things – this is an important fact to remember when deciding what exactly you need to do with your dog.First, there is "behavior Read more...
Buying A Dog Collar
By David Ward
A dog is certainly man’s best friend. This is why you need to take extra care while choosing a dog collar. Today, the market is filled with various varieties of collars for different dogs. It is no Read more...
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