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Editorial
Dog Breeds & Characteristics
Living Healthy
with Pets
Dog Bite Prevention
Pet Tips
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Pet Tips
- Spaying can be done between 6-10 months. Spaying reduces
aggressiveness, tendency to mark territory and risk of developing mammary
and ovarian cancers.
- When taking your pet outdoors, it is necessary to
have it on a leash. Practice letting your puppy wear a leash at a young
age so it gets used to it.
- When taking your dog out for a walk, prevent it from
picking up grass or rubbish as these may contain parasites, insect larvae
or pesticide.
- Do not feed or allow your dog to eat raw meat which
may contain parasites. Have available clean fresh water for it to drink.
- Practise preventive healthcare, visit your vet for
check up and deworming.
- To help relieve pain and irritation in gums during
teething, provide your pets things for them to chew on in the form of
plastic toys, jerky or bone treats.
- You can check your dog's pulse by pressing the vein
under the thighs. A normal puppy's pulse is between 90-120 counts per
minute (adult's pulse is between 60-90 counts per minute). A dog's normal
temperature is 38-39°C.
- Older dogs with geriatric signs like arthritis, cataract,
dental problem or poor hearing need a highly digestible, low sodium
and phosphorus diet to reduce organ workload.
- Provide opportunity for your dog to socialise with
other pets and people. Take them out for walks or enrol them for puppy
classes that will include some basic training.
—Above tips obtained from Hill's 2005
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