Available as a topical application by itself or a combination flea/heartworm preventative, flea medications are designed to help eliminate the serious illnesses that can result from flea infestations. More than just a simple itch, fleas can multiply quickly and literally drain your dog of all of its life. The best way to treat fleas is to prevent them. In addition to obtaining a flea preventative, bathing and regular coat checks are recommended.
Coming home and finding an open gate, hole under the fence, or having a dog escape when opening the front door can be one of the saddest days in a dog owner’s life. The uncertainty involved relating to your pet’s health, location and reunion abilities can take its toll on people. Fortunately, there are ways to better your chances when dealing with a missing pet situation.
Just as moving to a new city, state or even local location can be a stressful experience, it is can also be that way for dogs. The type of dog who suffers the most anxiety over moving is also the kind who suffers from separation anxiety. Usually these were abused or frequently re-homed animals who have trouble forming bonds and fear change.
Fortunately, there are some techniques owners can implement to reduce a pet’s anxiety levels:
Like people, dogs need exercise to stay in shape and feel healthy. Exercising with your dog is a fun way to spend time with him and keep him happy. Be sure to always obey the leash laws of the state where you reside. The laws are in place to protect people and dogs. Your dog may listen to you perfectly under all circumstances and be friendly to all he meets, but that may not be the case with other dogs and their owners that you may encounter.
Believe it or not, even some of the healthiest human foods can be highly toxic to a dog. Here are examples of the some of the types of foods that should never be fed to your Mutt-i-gree:
Toxic Fruits and Vegetables
Grapes and raisins have been known to cause kidney failure in some dogs, but scientists have not yet uncovered the source of their toxicity. Aggressive treatment may be required in animals that have ingested as few as seven raisins or grapes.
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Vaccinations are highly effective in keeping your dog healthy and disease-free. Vaccines work by stimulating an immune system response to a weakened or killed form of a virus or bacteria so that the next time your dog encounters the virus or bacteria, cells will “remember” that it is foreign and immediately work to remove it.
