There are two acts of elimination. One is the
necessary and the other is a way of "marking". Be
sure as to which he is doing, Allow puppy 15 to 20
minutes to eat and then you would want to take
them out 30 minutes after words. If accidents
happen sooner you would want to start earlier in as
for taking them out.
Do not Vary his diet he doesn't need taste or
texture variations. He need good, nutritious,
balanced food developed specifically for puppies.
He must be caught in the act. After words has no
meaning to him. Consistency is the key to quick
training. And puppy's can not go all night without
eliminating themselves. So if you don't want to get
up half way through the night and take them out,
they will go in their confided area.
Chewing: Puppy's are chewing machines. So limit
their toys to 3 or 4 and watch for anything like things
that can get clogged. Socks, wash rags and I have
even had one the would eat nylon's. Bones that
splinter. Rawhide is a no no other than the crushed.
There is so much to learn so do yourself a favor and
find some books and read up on it. Just because
you had a pup when you was a child doesn't mean
that you know how to raise one. Although socialization at a young age is important, older puppies need it as well.
Heatworm Disease
Mosquito bites are more than a nuisance; they can threaten your pets life. A bit can transmit a very serious, infections illness called " HeartWorm Disease". Heatworm Disease occurs in dogs and cats wherever mosquitoes are found. And that is anywhere. It is most common in the warmer months and warmer parts of the country, but can be a problem just about anywhere in the country. Prevention of heartworm Disease should be part of a pet's routine health care.
Heartworm Disease is caused by a parasite named Dirofilaria immitis. In their immature, microscopic stage, the heartworms are carried by mosquitoes. They are injected into your pet while the mosquito is feeding. The immature worms migrate through the body, eventually reaching the heart, lungs, and the connecting blood vessels. In approximately six months, they grow to become adults as long as 14 inches in length.When they reproduce, their tiny offspring, called microfilariae, circulate in the bloodstream. At this point they can be spread to another animal by a mosquito bite.
Because these parasites live in the heart and blood vessels, the disease signs are those of heart and lung problems. Animals with heartworm disease may tire easily, cough , loose weight, and have trouble breathing. As the illness progresses, animals may have fluid build-up in the abdomen and swelling of the legs. If not identified and treated, heartworm can cause collapse and the death of the pet. Cats may show no signs , but die without warning.
Heartworm are identified using a simple blood test. Dogs should be routinely screened for heatworm disease, as treatment is mostly successful if the illness is identified in its early stages. If a dog is identified as having Heatworm Disease. it can be treated with an injected medication. The treatment is carried out in two stages, carries some risk, and requires the animal to be rested for several weeks.
Prevention is much easier than treatment. All dogs should be routinely tested for Heatworm Disease. Testing is typically done on an annual basis, although some dogs may require more frequent testing. Dogs with a negative heartworm test should be placed on a preventative medication. It is important to understand that the preventative should never be given without performing the blood test. Placing any animal on preventative that is already infected with heartworm's can result in a severe reaction and the death of an animal.
Several types of preventative medication are available, including tablet given on a daily basis, monthly tablets, and monthly topical solutions. Animals should be on a preventative medication wherever mosquitoes are present. Even animals on a year-round preventative mediation need yearly heatworm test.This way any accidental infection can be identified and tested.
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