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 Dog Care We can prevent or catch problems before they become serious (such as heartworm and parasite control). Taking care of our dog is a year round responsibility. You should keep a detailed medical file on each pet to remind you when vaccines are due, when the last fecal sample was checked and what special seasonal events are required. Parasites Parasites proliferate in warm weather. With a little planning and some medical help with pet medications, your dog can be kept parasite free. Ticks, fleas, heartworms and intestinal worms are the primary culprits. Your veterinarian has medications available to prevent these parasites from infesting your dog and eliminate the parasites. Ticks There are topical and oral medications available to prevent and treat tick infestations. If a tick is found, careful manual removal with a tweezers or tick removal instrument is recommended. Fleas Preventing fleas is much easier than treating an already established flea infestation. Topical and oral medications are very effective in keeping your pet's flea problem to a minimum. If fleas are allowed to proliferate, the environment, home and yard, must be treated in addition to the pet. Heartworms Heartworms are a preventable parasite. For dogs at risk of infection, monthly oral preventative is strongly recommended. Since mosquitoes transmit heartworms, the risk of heartworm infection is increased in the warmer months. Intestinal Parasites Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, coccidia and giardia are common intestinal parasites. At least once a year, you should have a fecal sample microscopically evaluated for these parasites. Early treatment can reduce the chance of serious illness. Currently, there are monthly medications available that help prevent some of these parasites from developing. Even if your dog is on medication to prevent parasites, annual fecal evaluation is still recommended. And interceptor wormers are also to be given when needed. Vaccination In addition to parasite control, preventing contagious disease is also recommended. With this mix of dogs, contagious diseases are easily spread. Make sure your pet is vaccinated. There are vaccines available to help reduce your dog’s risk of acquiring diseases such as distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, kennel cough and rabies, just to name a few. Nutrition Proper nutrition is essential in maintaining health. As the temperatures rise, some of our dogs become more active. With this increase in activity, more calories are needed to provide the necessary energy. If the dog is not as active and tends to get sluggish in the heat, reduce his caloric intake. Exercise and Training Some people don’t realize that after a long winter of being cooped up, exercise must be started slowly. Your pet is not prepared for long excursions outside. If your dog exercises too quickly, his muscles, heart, lungs and internal heat control cannot keep up. Be aware that due to this lack of understanding. Training In addition to exposure to contagious diseases, dogs without proper obedience training can be a threat to other dogs. In an attempt to join a pack or play, some dogs become aggressive and a fight may ensue. An obedient dog with proper medications and interceptors is way to grow a happy healthy dog. http://www.1031-nnn-properties.com http://www.geocities.com/reals_estate http://besthobbies.tripod.com http://footwear5.tripod.com http://strange70.tripod.com http://realfunworld.tripod.com http://diamondrays.tripod.com http://www.geocities.com/childfun1 http://thebestblog.tripod.com http://www.code18.co.uk |