Preventative Care for our Animals

I receive e-mail newsletters from PetPlace.com with great information pertaining to our pets. On December 18th, the e-mail included great daily preventative care to use with our pets.

Here are some tips from the newsletter:

• Use flea control products to prevent fleas.
• Feed a good quality dog food. Make sure it is AAFCO Approved.
• If you live in a heartworm endemic area, make sure your dog is on heartworm prevention! This is an easy disease to prevent and a difficult one to treat.
• Keep your dog on a leash or in a fenced in yard. This will help to prevent many bite wounds, toxin ingestion and accidents commonly seen in veterinary emergency clinics.
• Observe for problems every day - make sure your dog is eating, drinking and eliminating normally. Early diagnosis and help prevent more severe problems.
• Use you hands to touch/feel and look at your dog every day - notice any abnormal growth or tumors as well as signs of weight loss.
• Dedicate 10 to 20 minutes to exercise time with your dog every day. He will be both happier and healthier.