Questions And Answers Detailing Dog Health Care
Look after your dog by following these simple tips and understand more about the importance of pet health.
1. I’m getting my puppy today – what supplies should I have ready at home?
The first thing you’ll need is a travel crate for your dog’s trip home. You’ll also need to buy some high quality puppy food and bowls for food and water. It might be worth asking your vet or breeder about the best food for your new puppy. Get the bedding sorted too and have a few toys ready for your puppy to play with when it comes home. When you have your puppy, make an appointment with the vet to get its first check-up out the way…we’re not saying your puppy will like it, but he needs to have it.
2. I’ve heard about microchipping – what is this?
If you’re trying to be good and look at a wide variety of dog health care tips, one important tip is to get your dog microchipped. A microchip is a very tiny device that is injected underneath the dog’s skin, usually at the neck. If your dog is lost, then any veterinarian or shelter can use a scanner to read the information on the microchip and then return the dog to you. Do you need to microchip your dog? If you are always with your dog, then a microchip might not be necessary. However, given that the implantation procedure is such a safe and simple one, you really should consider it. Even the most closely guarded dogs can get away from their owners.
4. I’m concerned that my dog might have worms – how can I tell for sure?
Knowing more about dog health care means delving deeper into the world of potential health problems, and one such issue can be worms. There are some common types of worms that you should be aware of and these include hookworms, tapeworms and whipworms. Worms are internal irritants and one such as heartworms can be fatal. Get your vet to check for worms on a regular basis so your dog can stay fit and healthy.
5. Is there a good enough reason why I should get my dog fixed?
Unless you plan to professionally breed your dog, you should get him or her neutered or spayed (fixed). There are just not enough homes for all of the puppies and kittens born each year; and, as a result, over 4 million dogs and cats are euthanized annually. Neutering and spaying don’t take very long at all these days and providing there are no complications, your dog will be able to come home the same day.
In addition to its being an effective pet population control measure, spaying and neutering can also benefit your dog’s health. Getting your dog spayed or neutered before the age of 6months means you reduce the risk of your pet developing cancers and infections.
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