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Dental
Info
Some sources say bones
will splinter and cause harm to a dogs gums, throat and
digestive system; as well as harmful bacterial infections
from uncooked bones. Others say that bones are a natural
way for dogs to clean their teeth,
exercise their jaws, and
get nutrients from the bone and marrow. |
T' bone or
not to bone? |
You can brush your dogs teeth yourself, which
at first will not be easily accomplished, but if done
correctly will be one of the best things you can do
for your pet healthwise, or have a vet check their teeth
yearly.
More
Information
-How
to brush your dogs teeth |
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Diets
Don't take cheap chances
with our well-being, make sure it is approved by the local
Veterinary Association (it will be stamped with a seal
on bag or can), or ask a Vet for brands that may not be
registered yet. |
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What types of food do we need? On each can or
bag of pet food it is usually indicated if it is for
puppies, adult dogs, seniors, overweight and less active
dogs too. Check local Vet
or Humane Society for free pamphlets. |
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Medical
Info and Vaccines
The usual vaccines will include Distemper,
Parvovirus, Coronavirus, Hepatitis and Parainfluenza.
Depending on area, risk or exposure, Lyme disease and
Bordatella may be recommended. |
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More Information
-How
to take a dogs pulse
-How to prevent
Fleas, Ticks and Heartworms
-Solved
myths about pet safe or unsafe products |
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Puppy
Power
Puppies have 28 temporary teeth
that erupt at about three to four weeks of age. They have
42 permanent teeth that begin to emerge at about four
months of age.
Puppies
should receive their first |
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vaccine
at 6-8 weeks of age,
and then have boosters at 12 and 16 weeks of age. Certain
pups, namely Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers and Pit
Bulls should probably have a 4th booster as they can
have problems developing complete immunity, especially
to parvo.
More Information
-Introducing
the New Puppy
-Puppy
Signs of Good Health |
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