While you might hold off taking your new puppy on a behaviour training course because it is so young, there are advantages to doing this early. Why should you start formal training as soon as you can?
1. Tap Into Your Puppy's Desire to Learn
Your puppy doesn't automatically know how you need it to behave; however, it will learn fast and willingly at this age. Young dogs might take a little time to turn learning into consistent behaviour, but they are eager to please and prepared to keep trying.
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Pet desexing is an everyday form of surgery, perfectly straightforward and comfortingly predictable. But it's still surgery, and for male dogs, it involves the surgical removal of the testicles. Female dogs can receive keyhole surgery to remove their ovaries or can have their ovaries and uterus removed via a small surgical incision in their abdomen. With your dog's desexing surgery fast approaching, you might be wondering—how can you best help your beloved dog during the recovery process?
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Many people think that vets are only needed when there is something wrong with their pet. In fact, most vets will offer a regular health check for your cat or dog, which can detect many problems before they become serious. Here are some of the things your vet will check at a wellness appointment.
Weight
Firstly the vet will make a note of your pet's weight. Many problems will be flagged up by an increase or decrease in weight, so by keeping a record of this your vet will see if there have been any changes that need investigating.
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Every pet parent thinks they understand the basics of keeping their animal safe. Yet, accidental pet poisoning is one of the most common reasons for emergency visits to the vet. Most people often assume that items that are safe for them to ingest are also safe for their dogs. The foods and medications that you take daily could cause severe poisoning when ingested by your dog.
For this reason, it is crucial to know about all the potential causes of pet poisoning.
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Salmonella is a highly contagious bacterial infection that hamsters can contract when they come into contact with contaminated water, food or bedding material. Salmonella can make your hamster seriously ill, and it can even be fatal if your hamster does not receive prompt treatment. If your hamster has salmonella they can pass it to you and to other pets they come into contact with, so they should be handled as little as possible.
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