Dog Health Care FAQ

Here are the answers to just a few of the questions most commonly posed by dog owners.

1. I’m getting my puppy today – what supplies should I have ready at home?

The first thing you’ll need is a travel crate for your dog’s trip home. Be sure to have some good puppy food at home and small bowls for food and water, as these are your puppy’s essentials. Your vet, breeder or shelter personnel can tell you which brands of food are the best. The vet will also recommend some other things that you need to have ready at home, such as a lead, collar and suitable bedding. Don’t forget to make an appointment with your veterinarian for your puppy’s first check-up!

2. I’ve heard about microchipping – what is this?

If you’re trying to be good and look at a wide variety of dog health care tips, one important tip is to get your dog microchipped. A microchip is a very tiny device that is injected underneath the dog’s skin, usually at the neck. Then, should your dog ever run off and get picked up by a shelter, they can read the microchip and place it back in your safe hands. Do you need to microchip your dog? If you are always with your dog, then a microchip might not be necessary. Please remember though that microchipping is harmless and safe, so it is definitely worth considering. Even those dogs that spend most of their time with you can slip their collar and run off.

4. How can I tell if my dog has worms?

If you need to know more about dog health care, you should take into consideration troublesome worms. Some of the most common worms that a dog can potentially have are: heartworms, hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms and whipworms. Worms are internal irritants and one such as heartworms can be fatal. So, it is very important that your veterinarian routinely test your dog for these.

5. Neutering – is it worth it?

Many ask this question, and if your dog is purely for pet purposes, you should get the dog spayed or neutered as soon as possible. There are just not enough homes for all of the puppies and kittens born each year; and, as a result, over 4 million dogs and cats are euthanized annually. If there are no complications, your dog can usually come home on the same day.

In addition to its being an effective pet population control measure, spaying and neutering can also benefit your dog’s health. You can reduce the risk of cancer and infection by getting your dog spayed or neutered before the age of 6months.

Published on November 17, 2009 under Dogs And Family
Tags: dog FAQ, dog health, Dog Health Care, Dogs, pet health

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