Playing “fetch” games provides some good exercise for your puppy. It also provides a good way to get those toys back so you don’t end up getting all the exercise.
In the beginning, roll the toy away from the puppy and let him get it. When he picks it up, [...]
How to Give a Cat a Pill:
1. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your
left arm as if holding a baby
Position right forefinger and thumb on either
side of cat’s mouth and gently apply pressure
to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As
cat opens mouth, [...]
Puppies and dogs, like children, are delighted when you bring them a new toy. There are hundreds of dog toys to choose from, with new ones manufactured each month. Toys not only add entertainment to you dog’s life, they can also intellectually challenge your pet, feature in interactive play between you [...]
Calculating Dog Years:
Although most people think that one year of a dogs life is equal to 7 human years, this is not so. Dogs mature at a much faster rate during the first couple of years. At one year, they are capable of reproducing where as a 7 year old child is of course not. [...]
Prevent puppy from chewing and destroying your house and belongings by providing proper training and chew toys. After all, chewing and playtime are part of normal puppy growth and development.
DO
-Provide several of a variety of toys for your puppy.
-Teach your puppy to play with these toys.
-Praise puppy every time you see him chewing [...]
You certainly have a choice when it comes to food and water bowls for your dog.
Quick Tips from www.4-legged.com
Use a stainless steel bowl if your dog is a nibbler.
Stainless steel bowls are the easiest to sanitize.
Ceramic bowls must be sanitized daily. Replace cracked or scratched bowls immediately.
Use heated water bowls during cold weather to [...]
Dogs feel heat loss as much as we humans do. Remember that the temperature outside is lower then what the thermometer shows with the wind chill.
You need to protect your dog from his sensitivity to harsh weather elements, however this may depend on the weather condition, the type of coat your dog has and the [...]
The most important thing to do after you get your pooch (or kitty) is to take them to the vat for checkup, get the vaccinations and talk to them about implanting chip with your address and other necessary information about your dog. Don’t forget to register the pet with the authority and get the tag [...]
From the moment of birth, the mother takes care of all the little one need. She needs to be in a quite and calm environment, without disturbing her too much.
Immediately after birth the mother leeks the newborn to clean him, to separate the umbilical cord from the placenta and to stimulate and [...]
The first thing to take in consideration is whether you can take car of new puppies. If not- it is irresponsible to allow your dog to become pregnant. Caring for puppies is a demanding commitment that should not be undertaken lightly.
Before giving birth:
*Have your vet phone number for any case.
*Prepare old towels, disinfected and warm [...]
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