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This pages listed
below were created to provide general information and guidance
regarding dog health and safety as well as dog nutrition. As
always, if you have any questions regarding the content or
topics on this page, please email me at the link provided at the
bottom of the page. If you believe your dog may be ill or have
serious questions, this page and the content on it are not meant
as a substitute for veterinarian information |
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| Bitterman,
the Beagle pictured on the left is an example of a dog with the
look of health. Bright eyes, healthy coat and body filled out
but not over weight. Ziggy,
the long haired Weimeraner pictured on the right displays a very
shiny coat and proper body weight which are good indicators
along with others that help to show general good condition of a
dog. Please follow the links below for further information on Dog Health, Safety, Nutrition and dog vaccines to protect your dog and puppy against canine diseases. |
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| A FEW HEALTH AND NUTRITION POINTS REGARDING DOGS TO REMEMBER |
| •Pets need shelter from both the cold and
hot weather. Pets kept outside in cold weather need
increased food amounts fed to supply the additional calories
needed to maintain warmth. •It is important to supply fresh water to your pet in both warm and cold weather!! Lack of water in extreme heat can lead to heat exhaustion and possible death. Holding water back from your dog or puppy can lead to kidney damage and cause your dog to drink to the point of bloat when water is finally made available. This will also contribute to house training problems. Do NOT keep water away from your dog or puppy! It is not necessary to always leave water in the dog's cage. Keep water filled and available in the home your puppy or dog has access to. •Do not bring your puppy to locations other dogs may be present or have access to until at least two weeks after the second vaccine is given. •Although meat (chicken, beef, turkey, liver) is a natural food for your dog, it can lead to picky eating if fed to your dog in any sort of regularity. Spoiled meat, fat and additives (butter, grease, spices, salt etc) added to the meat can cause problems for your dog or puppy and make the dog or puppy very ill. A high quality, premium meat based commercial food is the best way to insure your dog is getting the proper nutrition he needs for regular meals. See our Canine Nutrition page for more information. •A few common toxins to dogs: Chocolate, Onions, Plants, Grapes, Raisins, Antifreeze or many products used in automobile use or cleaning with a petroleum base, Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen and all cleaning products. The most life threatening toxic plants to dogs are the Azalea, Oleander, Sago, Palm and Castor Bean. For more information regarding toxins to your pet see the ASPCA's website at: -http://www.aspca.org. •Neutered and Spayed dogs have greatly reduced risks of developing certain health problems. They also have a lower risk of biting people and tend to display less aggression to other dogs. |
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