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SIMPLE WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR DOG




1)ignorance.. Every dog needs to learn basic commands such as "sit , stay, or come" to stay out of trouble. An uncontrolled dog may you run into traffic, wander away or be injured.


2)identification. A flat, buckled collar and ID tags are everyday essentials. Don't let your dog leave home without them. A loose dog without these is just asking for problems.


3) lethal leaves. To be on the safe side, keep your dogs away from all plants. Dogs commonly react to poisonous plants with severe stomach pain, but the outcome could even be worse. Ask your vet or local agricultural extension service for a list of poisonous local plants and risky houseplants.


4) coolant catastrophe. Dogs love the sweet taste of toxic antifreeze. Store antifreeze in a locked cabinet or high above your dog's reach, and clean up garage or driveways leaks immediately. Dispose of spilled antifreeze are empty containers in a secure lidded container.


5) hot dog danger. Never leave a dog in a parked car in warm weather even with a partially open window. In a matter of minutes, your vehicle may become so hot that your dog suffers heatstroke or brain damage. He could even die.


6 chocolate. It's a treat for you, a disaster for a dog. Although a little chocolate won't kill your dog, too much can cause pancreatic problems, gastric distress, hyperactivity, and seizures. Sometimes these reactions are fatal. Stash chocolate and other sweets we your dog cannot grab them.


7) chemicals. If you're long as chemically treated, wait until it's completely dry before letting your dog venture back onto the yard. Chemicals on recently treated lawns adhere to dogs the and they become ill from licking the residue. Fertilizes, herbicides, and insecticides can be toxic. If your dog spends a lot of time on the grass, you may want to a for organic lawn care. Protection such as dog shoes can also help.


8)household dangers.Keep your dog out of cleaner cupboards and laundry rooms. Contact with household chemicals can cause gastric upset, severe internal burns, or worse. Also make sure that poisons for rodent control or insects be kept away from your dog.


9) people medication. Prevent accidental dog overdosed by keeping medicines and is safely closed comfort. Don't treat your dog with medicines you use. Human drugs, such as aspirin, can poison a dog.


10) electrical accidents. A dog who chews on electrical cords can cause a fire or be electrocuted. If your dog is a curious chewer, tack or tape down the electrical cords in your house to make them harder to to chew. Also coating the electrical line with something such as chili oil might help.


11) bones . Bones are necessary for healthy dog diet. Once more they can cause broken teeth, mouth injuries, constipation, and intestinal perforations. Indulge in a dog with a toy rather than a bone.


12) chewing tobacco. Dogs and cigarettes, cigars, and shoe don't mix. Canines may develop nicotine poisoning from ingesting tobacco products. If you entertain smokers in your home, aske them to place cigarette butts in an ashtray's out of your dog's reach.

June 21st, 2007 - 11:55 am  -  send comment

 
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