Bringing a puppy home is new and exciting; however, it is a lot of work as well. This puppy has likely been with its mom and all of his or her other siblings up until this point, so being alone will likely be quite the adjustment. Thankfully, there are certain things that you can do to make this transition easier on both of you. This will ensure a happy puppy and a happy owner.
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As a dog owner, you may have noticed that your dog has noticeably horrible gas. If you notice this, taking control of the problem is definitely going to help keep the smell in your home at bay. This is especially important when you have guests. Here are five tips for controlling your dog's gas:
Schedule a Vet Appointment: The first thing you want to do when you notice your dog has terrible gas is schedule an appointment with a vet at an animal hospital like Veterinary Emergency Services Of Lincoln.
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Taking your cat or dog in to be spayed/neutered is the responsible thing to do as a pet owner. These procedures don't just prevent unwanted breeding that leads to pet over-population; having your pet spayed or neutered can also help them avoid some diseases that only affect sexually intact animals. You want your pet to heal quickly after their procedure, though, so make sure that you know what mistakes to avoid.
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If you own or manage a community that has become overrun with stray and feral cats, you may want to consider humanely controlling the feline population as soon as possible. One dozen cats can reproduce and increase the feline population to as many as 2,201 in just three years. In five years, that number can grow to 12,680. As you can see from the astonishing numbers, it's a good idea to get control of the cat population in your community before it gets out of hand.
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According to the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, more than half of the cats older than 15 years of age affected with feline cognitive dysfunction syndrome, a degenerative brain disease that is similar to Alzheimer's disease in humans. The condition, also referred to as dementia, results in behavioral changes. Find out how to recognize some of these signs in your older cat and what you can do to try to help her.
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