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6896ae4da7b1-0 | Owning and caring for a dog
is very rewarding, but it is a
big responsibility and a
long -term commitment in
terms of care and cost.
Typically, dogs live for around
14-16 years, but many may
live for longer, and some
breeds for less.
There is no single ‘perfect ’ way to
care for all dogs because ev... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
b94eda590197-0 | There are a few simple ways to
keep your dog happy, safe and
healthy at home.
1.1 A cosy bed to sleep in
Dog beds come in many different
shapes and sizes. Round or oval
beds with a side are great for
when your dogs wants to curl up,
whereas mattress beds can be
good for lying flat.
It’s important ... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
43a1930b6db0-0 | 1.2 Keeping dogs inside or
outside
We always advise against keeping
dogs outside because it can be very
difficult to meet their needs.
Living in a cold or wet place with no
comfort, company or affection can
cause a dog to suffer and may lead
to illness.
Dogs are sociable animals and need
to be around... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
5c8fb10e1003-0 | 1.4 Safety from poisonous
plants, household items
and other dangers
There is an endless list of plants
that are poisonous to dogs. It is
best to keep an eye on your dog
when he is out, and avoid letting
him chew on anything.
If you see your dog chewing a
plant, distract him with his
favou... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
97bf72b73a3f-0 | Antifreeze is extremely
toxic – store and dispose
of it safely.
Rat and mice poisons are
another hazard for dogs – both
through eating the bait, and
from eating poisoned rodents.
Many of these poisons are
coloured for easy identification,
so if you have seen the bait,
make a note of the ... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
e17d46a07231-0 | Puppies need more calories
because they have so much
growing to do and senior dogs
need fewer calories as they are
less active.
To ensure your dog gets all the
nutrients they need you will need
to feed them wet or dry
commercially made dog food.
There ’s a wide... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
8f766c102240-0 | Treats are a nice surprise for your
dog but they should be given in
moderation or he may pile on the
pounds!
Try to stick to dog food treats
rather than leftovers or raw
meat, although a little bit of
well cooked fresh chicken or fish
is okay.
You can also give your dog
healthy treats such as carro... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
4f86b64efae0-0 | If your dog stops eating
Try offering a range of
different wet and dry foods at
different times - making sure
you introduce new foods
slowly.
Try offering wet food at room
temperature rather than
straight from the fridge - in
general, dogs prefer this.
Try tempting a fussy dog by
warmi... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
4f86b64efae0-1 | viewed from above.
If you are in any doubt about
your dog ’s weight, always talk
your vet.
Some dogs are simply fussy eaters
but they may also stop eating
because of stress or illness.
9 | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
50fc284ad1e7-0 | Dog behaviour can be puzzling to
both new and experienced dog
owners. Our canine friends don ’t
operate with the same
motivations as we do, so their
actions don ’t always make sense
to us.
3.1 Enough exercise
The most important thing to do
with your dog is to make sure
you have time ... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
1930bf50bf27-0 | When you have taken on a new dog
remember not to over walk him
straight away. They need to build
stamina the same way humans do,
so you want to take it easy on them
at first, especially if they are
overweight.
Dogs don ’t just need physical
exercise for a healthy body. Their
brains also need to ... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
1930bf50bf27-1 | their dogs to compete in serious
obedience trials, while others
just want a dog who will obey
simple cues in daily life. In either
case, both you and your dog will
enjoy the benefits of better
communication and the
increased bond between you
that results from time spent
together teaching, learning, ... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
c7b4e4725440-0 | Tracking - Playing hide -and-seek
with a toy or item of clothing can
be a tracking challenge for your
dog.
Trick training - Using clicker
training or lure training (using
treats for motivation) to teach
your dog to do tricks is a great
way to spend time with your
dog, improve your relationship,
and mak... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
c7b4e4725440-1 | sights, sounds, smells, different
people of all ages and other pets
in your home.
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a974c420c6db-0 | It is also extremely important to
make sure puppies are handled
gently as much as possible.
This is one of the most important
things for a young puppy to
experience, especially in the first
ten weeks of their life.
Good, early socialisation leads to
friendly, well -adjusted adult dogs.
Sadly... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
2d8735389cea-0 | Whatever toys you use make sure
they are suitable for your dog.
Check the toys regularly to ensure
there are no small parts that could
be chewed off and swallowed.
Have a selection of toys and swap
them every few days to keep your
dog interested.
Basic rules of play
Before you begin to play make
s... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
41dd10980f3c-0 | It is different from puppy teething
since it happens after all the
needle -like puppy teeth have
fallen out.
Adolescent dogs often have an
uncontrollable urge to chew,
which could be because of
discomfort in the gums as their
adult teeth are settling into the
jawbone.
Why do dogs chew?
A... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
41dd10980f3c-1 | puppyhood and adulthood at 7 -12
months of age, and can last for up
to six months.
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8e8e9ed0824c-0 | 4. An unbalanced diet
For example, if not getting enough
calcium your dog may try to
compensate by chewing stones or
plaster. All dogs should be fed
according to their age, weight,
health status and the amount of
exercise they receive.
5. Distress at being left alone
Some dogs cannot ... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
4a998d83b7a0-0 | A new home, moving house and
new additions to a family of the
human and animal variety can be
very stressful for a dog.
No matter how well behaved and
good natured your dog is, it is
important to always be on the
lookout for warning signs that
your dog might be feeling stressed,
scared or just uncomf... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
e34263ff1073-0 | Yawning can be a sign that a dog
is tired, but it also signals stress.
Lip licking or tongue flicking . Dogs
lick their lips when nervous.
Brief body freezing – the dog is still
for a few seconds before reacting.
Body freezing – the dog freezes
until the threat goes away or he
decides to use fig... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
a7f04063e56b-0 | Why are some dogs shy or
fearful?
Shy or fearful behaviour is most often
caused by negative associations made
in early life.
If a dog doesn ’t interact with people
often or experiences abuse or trauma,
he may be afraid to trust humans.
Other shy or fearful dogs may be
that way simply because t... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
e0db45808e7e-0 | What you can do to help
your dog cope
Food is a great motivator for dogs,
so if yours is afraid of something or
someone in the house, use treats to
build a positive association and
confidence.
Keep any contact with the fear
stimulus to a minimum or eradicate
the fear stimulus altogether if ... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
8b831274e687-0 | 5.1 Vaccinations
Vaccinations give protection for your
dog and peace of mind for you. They
protect your dog against diseases
which can cause pain, distress and
are often fatal. They also prevent
diseases from being passed on to
other animals.
Which diseases do vaccines protect
against?
Canine dis... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
b467b44f3df7-0 | 5.2 Grooming
Grooming gives you some valuable
bonding time with your dog as well
as providing a great opportunity to
keep an eye out for parasites in
the dogs coat.
Long -haired dogs should be
brushed daily to stop their coat
becoming tangled. If they are not
regularly groomed fur can become
matted and... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
c31363e07e91-0 | Did you know your female dog
doesn ’t need to have a season litter
before she is spayed? This is a very
old fashioned view from misguided
old fashioned vets!
5.4 Preventing parasites
The most common parasites in
dogs are fleas, ticks and worms?
Signs include:
Fur loss.
Inflamed (reddened) skin.... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
c31363e07e91-1 | Why do it?
Neutering stops dogs from having
unwanted puppies and prevents
certain illnesses, such as cancer of
the testicles, ovaries or womb, or
pyometra (an infection of the
womb which can be fatal).
Puppies should be spayed when
they are at least 6 months old. At
this age females will start to
at... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
139a3ffdd085-0 | Fleas
Fleas are very common in dogs but
can be hard to spot.
It’s advisable to use preventative
treatment on your dog regularly for
fleas, whether he has them or not,
as it is far harder to deal with an
infestation than to prevent one.
Fleas are not just irritating, their
saliva is considered one of... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
139a3ffdd085-1 | host of the tapeworm.
Therefore it is important to
remember when treating your
dog for fleas, to treat him for
tapeworms too. | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
dbe6603876a1-0 | Worms
Dogs can become infected with
various internal worms.
Roundworms are the most
common type of worm affecting
dogs and cats in the UK.
Tapeworms can be caught from
fleas, which can carry the larval
stages of the tapeworm. When
your pet grooms itself, it can
accidentally ingest... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
dbe6603876a1-1 | body can cause it to expel blood
back into your dog, increasing the
risk of infection.
Twisting them off your dog is the
best removal method, and pet
shops sell handy tick -removal
devices to make this easier. Ask
your vet for advice.
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4d377f12c22b-0 | 5.5 Microchipping
Many pets go missing every year and,
sadly, many are never reunited with
their owners.
Identifying your dog with a microchip
is now required by law and gives you
a greater chance of being reunited
with your dog should they get lost.
They are also more likely to receive
prompt veterinary... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
4d377f12c22b-1 | months of age.
Dental disease is quite common in
dogs, especially as they get older.
You should get your dogs teeth
regularly checked by your vet.
26 | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
064a55a75bf3-0 | Research pet insurance policies
before you buy and check for policy
limitations. Policies vary when it
comes to the level of cover they offer.
In addition, each company will apply
their own conditions and exclusions to
their policies.
5.8 Who should care for my
dog if I go on holiday?
Dogs can beco... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
064a55a75bf3-1 | • halitosis (bad breath),
• dropping food or difficulty in eating,
• blood -tinged saliva or drooling,
• unusual face rubbing or pawing at
the mouth,
• behavioural changes, such as
becoming quieter or more
aggressive,
• reduced grooming,
• sneezing, nasal discharge or facial
swell... | Caring-for-your-dog-leaflet-PDF.pdf |
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