Today I saw something I always see with pets that are around one another; standing in line to get vaccinations is the best place for your dog to meet the dog standing next to him/her. But, why would someone like me who sees this all the time cringe when I see this. Well, if it were my pet I would not let them sniff nose to nose because I wouldn't want a pet to quickly snap and bite my dog. Or further more my senior pet to snap and bite or warn another dog. I also wouldn't want my dogs to pick up any diseases like Parvo and bring it home or simply pass away from the situation. All dog owners do not vaccinate their pets regularly. So be careful when you let your pets sniff around with other pets. Also keep in mind not all dogs treat their pets for fleas and a flea could jump right over to your pet and we all know that can take months of anguish to get rid of.
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Dede Croy
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Outside Pets
http://shine.yahoo.com/pets/5-ways-to-help-your-pet-live-longer.html
This link gives some great details. Although I do agree with most on this site especially the Dental situation. I think that a pet that spends 60% of it's time outside in the sun and elements are healthier than those pets that spend 60% + of their lives inside. They have less tolerant immune systems. I have a 20 year old Chihuahua that I rescued three years ago and she is probably that old because she was an outside dog before I got her. My other ones that spend less time outside are quite sick in their senior years. Montioring your pets while they are outside and ensuring they stay away from other sick animals is key. But, I think good outside time helps the overall health of a pet.
This link gives some great details. Although I do agree with most on this site especially the Dental situation. I think that a pet that spends 60% of it's time outside in the sun and elements are healthier than those pets that spend 60% + of their lives inside. They have less tolerant immune systems. I have a 20 year old Chihuahua that I rescued three years ago and she is probably that old because she was an outside dog before I got her. My other ones that spend less time outside are quite sick in their senior years. Montioring your pets while they are outside and ensuring they stay away from other sick animals is key. But, I think good outside time helps the overall health of a pet.
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