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Before we had the Invisible Fence installed I had to chase after our dog as she chased after the teenagers on skateboards, the garbage trucks, whatever. Sometimes in my bathrobe! It was dangerous for Sophie and I usually looked ridiculous running after the dog. Since the Invisible Fence was installed and we went through the training, Sophie has the freedom to run and play safely. The fence works great!
– Janis
Northville, MI
Health and Well-Being Articles:
Too many people make the mistake of letting their animals fun free and completely disconnecting from the entire time their dogs are out socializing.
There are a number of steps the activity-minded owner can take to reduce the potential for pet sports injuries.
Remember that the overall health exam and consult with your veterinarian during your pets’ annual or bi-annual visit can be even more important than the actual vaccinations in discovering hidden medical problems with your pet.
The American Heart Association says a person weighing 150 pounds walking at a rate of 2 mph will burn 240 calories an hour. So, you and your dog can shed pounds along the trail.
Install a barrier between your dog and flower beds/ gardens.
Pets who have had their bodies and their minds stimulated by regular play tend to act out problem behaviors less frequently.
Remember that the only silly question is the one that you do not ask. Your veterinarian and his staff is there to provide you and your pet with a lifetime of quality, compassionate, qualified health care.
"Dog's use their mouths in lieu of hands, and so they pick up, mouth, chew and end up exposing themselves to all manner of potential toxins in and around the home."
The kitchen garbage pail is full of potential dangers. Even a cover cannot deter a clever canine. Common throwaways, such as apple cores, potato skins and moldy cheese can make dogs sick.
Antifreeze that contains ethylene glycol has a sweet taste and is deadly in small quantities.
Medicine bottles are seen as rattling toys to a puppy, who once he gnaws the bottle open, can eat the pills inside as treats.
For most dogs, outdoors is where they prefer to be, especially after being cooped up all day in a quiet house with nothing to stimulate their senses. And don't think letting them outside to go to the bathroom while you prod them to hurry up is enough to fill their needs.
The adolescent canine is still in an active growth phase during this portion of his development to adulthood. It is very important that you work with your veterinarian to maintain the optimal level and type of nutrition for your specific breed of dog
Senior pets often develop health issues that can appear initially as changes in behavior. These changes can be misinterpreted as a sudden loss of normal good behavior in the pet.
Training your pet to let you brush his teeth can be accomplished just as any other training program. You need to be patient, consistent and reward your pet after each session. The end result, lower incidence of dental disease, is health rewarding by adding years to your pet's life.
Don't wait for your pet pal to start doing the itchy, scratchy twostep before you get a complete education on the dangers of fleas and ticks. Good help is only a phone call to your veterinarian away.