1. The First 30 Days With Your New Dog
Caring for an animal is a lot of work. It has a lot in common with raising a child, although
there's less crying and more barking. With lots of patience and knowledge, owning a dog isn't
as overwhelming as you might think. Carry on reading for plenty of excellent tips about caring
for a dog.
Your home must be dog-proofed. Before bringing your dog home for the first time, make sure
that the entire area is completely safe. Make sure anything toxic is put up. Many common
household plants are poisonous, so keep them away from your dog or get rid of them.
Make sure you are using the right flea treatments on your pet dog. There are ingredients in
some of them that can risk cancer in your children. Ask the vet about flea powders and other
products that are less hazardous for locking trash can kids.
Speak with your vet to determine whether or not certain foods are okay to give to your dog.
Depending on the type and age of dog, if you purchase the wrong kind of food it may upset
their stomach. Be safe when taking care of your dog.
Genuine meat bones may be tempting, but it's best to stick to rawhide. Rawhide limits the
danger when your dog is chewing. Rawhide is a great treat you can use in lieu of real bones.
Don't force your dog to do anything. If you're trying to get your dog to eat a new treat and it's
not showing any interest, don't force them to eat it. Not all dogs like the same things.
If you want to get yourself a new dog, but aren't totally sold on the idea, you could try to get a
foster pet. Many homeless dogs are waiting for a home in shelters, where overcrowding is a
major problem. You can foster one to help out the cause and find out if you want to keep one!
Trim any hair that's around your pup's paws so it doesn't get matted up. Straighten hair with
a comb a bit before you trim it. If you have a hard time with this, enlist the services of a
groomer.
Some breads are prone to illness, and you need to know if yours is one of them. If you don't
know the type of dog he is, research it so you will know the type of problems your dog could
have. Also, you can speak with the vet to see what can be done so that your pet will have a
better chance at avoiding health problems.
Schedule a visit to the vet for your dog on a regular basis. Dogs need to go to the vet for a
check-up, but also to check for heartworm and to ensure they have all their shots. When you
own a puppy, you may need to see a vet more often. At the first sign of illness or if your dog
is injured, don't hesitate to take him to the vet.

2. Dog care is not something that should be taken lightly. In the same vane as caring for a child,
a dog must be properly cared for if they are to live a healthy life. It's not going to be easy at
first, but you should have the skills needed now to care for your pet. This article can help you
take better care of a dog.