08.21.08
Posted in Puppy & Dog Articles tagged Dog, Dog Care, Dog Shots, Dog Vaccines, Puppies, Puppy Care, Puppy Immunizations, Puppy Shots, Puppy Vaccines at 8:50 pm by Supplement Review Online
It is common in puppies and in dogs to have some side effects as a result of being injected with the immunizations. It is wise for you to watch your dog closely and monitor his or her behavior after a trip to the veterinarians office. Watch for signs of being lethargic, disoriented, vomiting, trembling and swelling of the face. If you notice any of these symptoms immediately contact your vet.
You should also take into consideration the age of the dog going for vaccines. If the dog is only 8 weeks old, you will need to pay much closer attention to the way he or she is acting after the immunizations. Trembling is most common in young puppies after immunizations.
Different shots are best to be given to puppies at certain ages. Speak with your vet about the appropriate age your dog should be when he or she gets specific immunizations. Generally, a puppy will have its first set of shots around 8 weeks old. The final set of puppy immunizations should be given around 16 weeks of age.
The rabies vaccination should be given every year for the safety of your dog and yourself. It is important that you keep each scheduled appointment for your dogs shots. It is quite simple to put them off and say you are going to reschedule, but more often than not, you might forget to make the appointment.
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07.11.08
Posted in Uncategorized tagged Dog, Dog Care, Dog Travel, Traveling at 6:47 pm by Supplement Review Online
Summer is the time when most of us take a vacation with the family. This means either taking and caring for our dog on the road or leaving fido at home to be cared for by others. Of course, if your dog is ill you are probably going to want to leave him/her at home not to ruin your vacation.
If you do decide to bring your dog along on the trip you are going to have make sure that you have the essentials for dog travel. You will need to bring the dog food, toys, treats, bed, bowls, and plenty of cold water. If you are planning on staying in a hotel you will want to make sure that the place you are staying is a dog friendly hotel. You can check out the site petswelcome.com to check out dog friendly hotels.
You will also need to prepare your dog for travel. This can be accomplished by going to the vet and making sure that your dog is healthy and is up to date on all vaccinations.
If you have decided at this point that dog travel is not right for your best friend, and the decision is to leave your dog at home, the best option would probably be to have a relative or good friend look after your K-9 companion. Of course, if this is not an option, then you could always hire a professional sitter or have your dog put up in a boarding kennel.
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