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Common mistakes dog owners make |
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Written by LDOA March Newsletter - Beth Saylor
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Saturday, 06 March 2010 |
Common mistakes dog owners make 1. No Yearly Exam . Pet owners who don't have a yearly examination done on their pets are making a big mistake. Yearly exams are important and can isolate potential health problems early while they are still treatable.
2. No ID Tag . Many pet owners don't keep a current ID tag on their pet or have them microchipped. They don't realize how important this is until often it is too late. Tags and microchips provide the BEST information so your lost pet can be returned to you. Without identification, many pets are never reunited with their owners and are either put up for adoption or euthanized.
3. Allow the dog to run free. This is a problem for many reasons. Dogs that are permitted to "run free" often get into trash, ingest toxins, and are traumatized by being hit by a car or get into a fight with another animal.
4. Skimping on nutrition. A good quality food is important to dogs. Skimping on nutrition can be a problem. Dogs need a high quality balanced diet that is formulated to meet their life-stage needs.
5. Don't monitor their pets. It is important to monitor dogs on a daily basis. Dogs are so good at hiding their illnesses that often by the time we notice - the disease may be quite advanced. For this reason, it is important to look for early signs of problems. Monitor your dog's urinations, defecations, attitude and appetite every day.
6. Lastly, many pet owners don't pay attention to toxins and medications in their homes that may be accessible to their dog. It is important to dog-proof your home to ensure your dog can't get into common toxins such as rat poison, anti-freeze, medications (dog and human) or the trash.
Whatever you do, please keep your dog safe. Be a Responsible owner
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