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Solid Information About Dogs Which Is Easy To Understand

Dog ownership isn't easy. Just like children, dogs need to be groomed, fed a nutritious diet,

have plenty of exercise, and visit the doctor regularly. So, how do you know what to do? The

tips in the article that follows will give you a great start.

Your dog needs annual medical exams. Since your dog doesn't talk, you may have difficultyfiguring out if a tooth starts hurting or where arthritis is developing. A yearly checkup will help

you find any problems before they become huge issues.

Talk to your vet about how much your dog should eat. Although some dog owners stick to the

recommended guidelines on the dog food, these guidelines can often be too much for your

dog, which can lead to obesity. Therefore, ask your vet the acceptable amount of dog food

your dog needs to ensure its health and well-being.

If you have a dog that does something right, like sitting when you're getting out the leash, you

should give the animal lots of praise and affection. You need to reward good behavior. Your

dog is looking for ways to please you, and giving him your praise lets him know he has done

just that.

If you are not sure how often you should feed your dog, ask your vet. Some people refer to

the label on the package to determine the quantity of food to feed their dogs, but those

guidelines are not always right and using them can cause your dog to become overweight.

Speak with a vet to see what you should be feeding your dog according to its needs.

Never take your dog away from home without a leash, even if he is well-behaved. A dog

might run after an animal and get into trouble, or it might get into a fight with another animal.

You are the only one responsible for your dog's safety and his actions.

Avoid pushing things that your dog dislikes onto him. If your dog doesn't want it, don't force

him to eat it. Find out your dog's likes and dislikes and feed him accordingly.

Don't give your dog real bones. Real bones can splinter and can get caught in your dog's

mouth or digestive tract. Rawhide is healthy for their teeth and gums, so don't share your

bones, even if the dog wants it!

Becoming a foster home is a good way to work with dogs without committing to one on a long

term basis. There are many animals who need a temporary home until they are adopted. You

can foster one to help out the cause and find out if you want to keep one!

Have your pet checked out by your vet on a regular basis. Dogs need to go to the vet for a

check-up, but also to check for heartworm and to ensure they have all their shots. Puppies

tend to need the vet more than adults. If your dog shows signs or injury or illness, you must

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see a vet immediately.

Keep trimming the soft hair near the paws of your dog to keep it from matting. Prior to

trimming it, straighten the fur using a comb. If you're uncomfortable doing this, you should get

a professional groomer to do it.

The more time you take to learn about dogs, the more likely you are to master the field. Yourdog deserves to be well taken care of and loved by a good owner. Imagine being a dog:

wouldn't you want the same done for you?