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Information on Nutrition,Crate Training, Dental,
Grooming, Behavior and Vaccines to Help You and Your Pet Get Off to a Happy
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Recommend good quality diet-Waltham, Royal Canin, Eukanuba, or Science Diet. |
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Requires less food=less stool, and better quality stools. |
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Puppies less than 12 weeks should be fed 3 times
a day. |
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Puppies over 12 weeks should be fed 2 times a
day. Toy breeds should be fed 4-5 meals a day until 16 weeks. |
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Touch pet while eating at their bowl and put
hands in bowl to avoid being food aggressive. |
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Hip dysplasia in larger breeds- good reason to
keep puppy lean during growing phase. |
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Don’t feed table scraps and bones. |
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Experiment and find something that motivates
your pup like treats, praise and/or toys. |
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Use semi-moist treats pea or cheerio sized. The goal is to reward them, not fill
them up. |
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Rewarding desired behaviors works better than
punishing for bad behaviors. |
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Dogs are den animals by nature. |
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Kennel should only be big enough for puppy to
lay down, and turn around. Will
potty in it if it’s too big. |
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Do not use it as a punishment. |
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Should be put in portable kennel when owner is
gone, and supervised 100% of the time when out of kennel. |
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Put in area of home where owner spends a lot of
time so the pet feels included even though confined. |
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No rugs/blankets/towels/potty pads in
kennel. Pet will learn faster not
to potty in kennel if they have to stand in it. Also could chew on or eat whatever you put in. |
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Throw treat in kennel and say “kennel” so they
will like to go in. |
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Take outside after eating meal, waking from
naps, and after playing. |
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Take outside on a leash to the same spot, out
the same door, every time |
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Take outside every two hours until find out how
often pet needs to go out. |
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Offer treat reward and praise when goes
(immediately after pottying, while still outside) |
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No free playtime until pet goes potty, put pet
back into kennel for 5 minutes and let out again if pet does not go
potty. Continue until they do go. |
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Outright cleaner-has enzymes to remove pet’s
scent, also removes stain |
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If you can bend a toy (even a little) then it’s
ok for the puppy. |
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Nylabone and ice cubes can fracture teeth- too
hard. |
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Rawhides are good-only under supervision. Never
leave pet alone with a rawhide. |
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No stuffed toys |
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Never leave pet alone with a toy until you know
they can’t destroy or eat it. |
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Kong Blue will show up on an x-ray should your
pet be able to chew it up and eat it.
Has place to hide food/treats.
(Only available from a veterinarian.) |
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Busy Buddy toys. Has place to hide food/treats. |
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Rhino toys, Planet Pet Sphere, Rope toys, Plaque
Attacker, and a Gummy Bone. |
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Toys that you can hide treats in will keep them
busy longer. |
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80% of dogs over 3 years old have periodontal
disease. It is not curable but is
the most preventable disease. |
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If left untreated, can bring pain, bad breath
and tooth loss. |
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Chronic infection in the oral cavity can spread
harmful bacteria to the bloodstream and infect the heart, lungs, liver and
kidneys. |
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Daily brushing is the best thing for their
teeth. The CET toothpaste contains
enzymes to break down plaque and tartar. |
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We also have an antibacterial rinse and rawhide
chews coated with toothpaste. |
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“One milligram of plaque contains one trillion
bacteria” –CET |
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Check that eyes and ears are clean and free of
any discharge. |
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Clean the eye area with a moist cotton ball or
cloth. |
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Check your dogs nails and keep them clipped to a
proper length. |
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Bathe your puppy when your nose tells you he
needs one. |
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Recommend routine ear cleaning for all floppy
eared breeds. |
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Should already be brushing several times a week. |
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Certain breeds require more grooming than
others. This could range from clipping, brushing, and bathing. |
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Extra handling around the face, eyes, and feet.
For NT, pinch lightly at the toenails and increase pressure as puppy gets
older. |
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If bathing at home, should use soap free
shampoo. |
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Your dog will enjoy grooming if you do it
regularly. |
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Schedule a new puppy groom to get your puppy
used to the groomers and having their hair cut. |
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5 ˝-6 months of age |
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Eliminates the heat cycle. |
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Stops blood discharge. |
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Stops unwelcome visitors. |
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Provides protection from breast cancer, uterine
disease, ovarian cysts, and complications in delivery. |
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5 ˝ -6 months of age |
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Stops mating drive. |
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Reduces the urge to roam. |
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Reduces mounting. |
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Helps to prevent male genital problems. |
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Less pain |
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Less bleeding |
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Less swelling |
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Reduced risk of infection |
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Quick return to normal activities |
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Tiny microchip that contains a one-of-a-kind
identification number. |
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Number is registered nationally in a database. |
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Implanted under the skin where it will remain
safely for life. |
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Very safe and effective. |
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Dogs get heartworms from getting bit by a
mosquito that carries baby heartworms. |
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Heartworm/Intestinal parasite protection should
be given year round. |
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Flea/ Tick preventative should also be given
year round. |
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We can help you choose a product that will work
best for your situation. |
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Critical socialization period is 4-12 weeks, but
should continue through life. |
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Be cautious where pup goes if not fully
vaccinated |
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Have friends and family over for puppy parties. |
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Walk in own neighborhood, Pet Co., dog parks,
pet bakery, puppy class, and around kids. |
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If puppy is shy, make sure all are good
experiences. |
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Teach puppy that everyone in the house is above
him in social rank. |
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No part of dogs anatomy is off limits to adults.
This really helps the doctor when trying to examine the pet. |
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Example; if pet doesn’t like face touched,
combine face touching with receiving a treat or hand feeding meals. |
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Don’t ever play tug o war games. |
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No hand games with the face. |
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Growling “No” can be used |
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Scruff and roll |
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Gentle Leaders |
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Recommend obedience class |
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Penny Can, squirt bottle, squirt gun |
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Head collar-gives you more control over pet
(like a halter on a horse) |
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NOT A MUZZLE, can still eat, pant, and play with
it on |
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Must be fit properly so a technician will fit
one to your pet and help teach you how to use it |
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Rabies-given at 16 weeks |
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Distemper/Parvo/ +- Lepto-given at 8 weeks then
boosted 4 weeks later (Lepto may need to be boosted alone) |
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Bordetella-given as nose drops at 8 weeks then
boosted with an injectable at 16 weeks |
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Lymes-given 12-16 weeks |
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Start getting on a schedule of regular exercise
daily. |
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Walking is best. |
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Fetch can be a good indoor or outdoor game as
well. |
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Sit- Use a treat to lure them. |
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Come-Make sure you never say come and then do
something that your pet dislikes or they will think coming to you is for
something negative. |
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Stay |
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Walking nicely on a leash (Heeling) |
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Down-Use a treat to lure them |
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Consistency is the key to training, everyone in
the house needs to use the same commands. |
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To view this presentation at home you can go to
our website: |
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www.freypethospital.com |
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Notes