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The responsibility of a new pet is sometimes overwhelming One of your new duties as a dog owner is to take care of your pets health Here are two pointers for you to follow in taking care of your pet

The Veterinarian Is our Friend

Part of your dut
The responsibility of a new pet is sometimes overwhelming One of your new duties as a dog owner is to take care of your pets health Here are two pointers for you to follow in taking care of your pet

The Veterinarian Is our Friend

Part of your duty as a dog owner is to know when to call for the vet Dont take a wait and see attitude when it comes to your pets health Sometimes that approach is fine but most often professional help is needed to treat your dogs sickness Depending on the dogs condition there are many ways a veterinarian may help

There are several instances when it is essential that you call your veterinarian

a Always call your vet when your dog has been in an accident If your regular veterinarian is not available look for the closest emergency vet clinic

b Always call your vet when you suspect your dog has eaten something that may be poisonous or something inedible

c Call your vet immediately when your pet is in obvious distress Sudden weight gain or weight loss should be a warning sign for you to take your dog to the vet

d If your dog is coughing vomiting or having seizure call the vet immediately

An Ounce of Prevention Is Better Than A Pound Of Cure

Of course going to the vet should be the last recourse Preventing your dog from being hurt or getting sick is your primary responsibility

Remember that good food and a lot of exercise equates into a long life for your pet A balanced diet and a regimen of exercise helps prevent sickness and strengthens your pet Monitor what your pets eat Clean your dogs cage regularly to get rid of any diseasecausing bacteria Check your dogs water supply Make sure its clean and healthy for your pet

Keep your dog on a leash Running in front of a car is not very good for your dogs health and heaven knows where your pet may end up if you just let it wander around

Give your dog a regular bath Fleas and ticks can give your dog extreme discomfort and are often carriers of disease

Of course keeping your dog in tiptop shape goes beyond these pointers Its always advisable to ask a veterinarian for additional health tips and as your experience with your pet grows youll think up of a couple more rules that are special to your beloved hound Just remember that when your pets health is in question its always better to be safe