Before you decide to add a furry best friend to your family, you need to consider some important things before making your choice. There are many different breeds to choose from, many unsuitable in small compounds as they need a lot of exercise.
Some say that animals cannot talk; I would have to argue that they do in their own way, although we may not understand them. Because we are not listening or watching for the signs of curiosity, pain, discomfort or signs of love in their eyes that they give you.
Many years ago, dogs were always on a chain and left in back yards sleeping in their kennels during winter and summer alike. Therefore, people never interacted with their dogs as they do now. These days, dogs have become more a member of the family than a dog. This means we see things today that went unnoticed many years ago.
If you have an indoor dog, spend time watching your dog. Look at your dogs’ ears and eyes are they alert? Do they follow, when you move about the room? Most pets’ will monitor your movements, especially if he/she sees you preparing food. Ours has us trained like primed seals. He tells us when the mail carrier is coming, when he deserves a treat for doing a good job. Yes as a working dog, we give him jobs to do to keep him active. He knows the different sounds at meal preparation time. He gets so excited. I just give him a look and straight away, he backs off and sits next to Dad waiting patiently for his dinner.
He is so smart, but then all Blue Heeler (Australian Cattle) dogs are intelligent. Do not laugh, Titan understands so many words that we sometimes have to spell them, to trick him.
Take the time to listen and understand your wonderful friend, the same way he sees and understands you. He may surprise you.
Merial Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Control for 45 to 88-Pound Dogs, 6 ApplicatorsIf you decide to have a dog, then you need to train or have it obedience trained as a puppy. This is important for your benefit as much as the dogs. A well-trained pet will be a welcome addition to any family.
A dog without this training can destroy a family. It could cost you a fortune if it bites a member of the public or bring devastation if he bites one of your own children. Obedience training will give you peace of mind as well as a happy family.
Think about the commands you teach your dog to do. When they are young it is great to have a dog getting your mail, helping to bring and carry things into the house for you, but like us we learnt that maybe if we were training Titan again we would not have trained him to carry things for us. Simply because, now even though he is twelve years old he still wants to carry every letter or book that we have in our hands. This can cause a problem to his old bones.
Also avoid letting him jump up onto chairs. Because when he ages, getting off the chairs he could fall when his legs give way and cause more damage to his bones. We are now in the process of stopping our dog from sitting on chairs, to protect his aging legs.
Cruising Companion Nylon Dog Car Harness, Small-Medium, BlackGone are the days when you scraped the leftovers from the dinner plates to feed the dog. I often wonder how the dogs survived by eating those roast leg bones that break into sharp splinters puncturing the dogs’ esophagus or bowel. In fact, many did not survive. In those days, we never had a local vet around the corner. Instead, if the dog was sick, you had to hope for the best.
These days dog food is not cheap, I know that some people go without food to feed their dog. In addition, some humans eat the dog food themselves, as they cannot afford real food.
Avoid giving your dog, chicken bones and any brittle bones that may cause problems.
Never give your dog Chocolate or onions they can kill your dog.
All dogs need regular vaccinations to avoid catching deadly diseases. Always keep vaccinations up to date. Parvo virus is deadly for dogs without proper care.
Greenies Dental Chews for Dogs, Regular, Pack of 27Just because your favorite pets teeth are out of sight does not mean you can forget them. How many times have you bent close to your dog and jumped back in disgust? No, do not blame him/her it is your fault for not giving him the right care and treatment.
Like us, all pets need help with cleaning their teeth. Plaque and rotten or loose teeth can cause bad breath. This can cause them pain and overall bad health from growing bacteria traveling into the blood, causing heart, liver and kidney problems. A trip to the vet can help with this problem and you can buy dental sticks to help clean their teeth.
Unexpected Emergencies and Expenses
Dogs and cats are fascinated by snakes. Often a dog will attack them to protect their master
Summer is the time of year to look out for those slithery snakes as they wake from their winter hibernation. In most cases, snakes will avoid us as much as we wish to avoid them. There is something about snakes, which attract our furry friends’ attention. Their curiosity to investigate anything that moves can kill them.
There are many types of poisonous snakes around the world, some more venomous than others.
Venom – The signs of snakebite will depend on the amount of venom injected and the type and size of the snake. Anti -venom from the Vet can be expensive; anything from $300 to several thousand dollars.
Do you have a harness to keep your dog safe in the car. Or that there is a fine is your dog is not secured with a harness. The fine is not cheap either.
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Our dog after surgery on lump on his jugular vein in his neck. Very lucky to be alive.
As I have suggested the cost of veterinary care is often more expensive than you realize. For this reason, it may be less expensive to take out pet insurance.
With pet insurance, you pay a smaller amount each week or month. Some companies cover accident only, and not illness while others may cover illness but not accidental. Read the small print on any insurance policy.
If your dog has an accident and hurt, could you pay $5000 - $10,000 to save the life of your dog?
How many times have you thrown a stick for your dog to chase. We did it once too often. Titan was poisoned from a stick that the vet believed was used to stab a puffer fish. Our son picked the stick up from the beach and threw it. As Titan runs like a bull out of the shute the stick jammed in his throat.
It was not until he reached home that he noticed the problem. Titan started foaming and dribbling from the mouth. We rushed him off to the vet and he save him. If your dog loves chasing things then why not use a frisby or a ball it will save you money and avoid any injuries to his mouth.
Conclusion: Think about all the above points and decide if you still want to have a beautiful furry friend and wonderful companion, which will give you years of love and affection.
I think you will still say yes even after expensive medical treatment like our dog has had. They will be the best friend you have ever had.
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