Dog Training

Knowing your dog and interacting with him on a regular basis will help you determine the early signs of illness. Observing differences in normal behavior and detecting sickness early will help you save money and time.

When a dog is healthy, his temperature is about 102 degrees F, his heart beats 80 to 120 times per minute, and he takes 15 to 20 breaths every minute. His mucous membranes, such as his gums and tongue, are pink and have a fast rate of capillary refill. He has bright, vivid eyes, clean skin and lots of hair.

You should call your veterinarian if you observe any of the following signs of illness in your dog: shortness of breath or extensive labored breathing; gagging or vomiting; red, swollen eyes; runny or encrusted nose, or a discharge from the nose; twitching ears, or a discharge or odor from the ears; and strange or foul odors from the ears, nose or mouth.

Become familiar with the normal bowel movements of your dog, so you will be able to detect any abnormalities in the appearance or frequency of his digestive activity. Also, observe your dog for any signs that he is having trouble urinating.

Check your dog’s coat frequently for any bumps, scratches, bites, parasites or hair loss. You should also make a note of any strange behaviors, such as lethargy, balance problems or excessive nervousness.

Observing the early signs of sickness goes a long way toward helping your veterinarian effective treat your dog. Keep a record of symptoms, when they first developed and if they have been intermittent or ongoing.

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(NewsUSA) – While many people are aware of how their own lifestyle affects the planet, they may be surprised to learn how much of an environmental “paw print” their four-legged family members are leaving behind.

According to Anthony Zolezzi, eco-entrepreneur and author of “How Dog Food Saved the Earth,” there are many “green” changes you can make in and around your home to safeguard your pet’s diet and environment.

“When it comes to saving our planet, the focus has always been on our own carbon footprint -; but I would challenge you further to look at the carbon “paw print” your family pets are leaving behind, and examine their role in protecting our Earth from excessive pollution,” said Zolezzi.

Through Zolezzi’s work, which involves promoting social responsibility and green programs, he got involved with launching one of the first pet foods on the market with U.S. source-verified meat and poultry -; Pet Promise.

“When we purchase natural and organic products from family farmers who support sustainable agriculture, we also support a cleaner environment. Our pets can help make a difference when we feed them food products sourced from these same family farms,” said Zolezzi.

The sale of Pet Promise has helped eliminate more than 88 million doses of antibiotics in the food chain and 15 million doses of artificial growth hormones fed to cattle. Through this endeavor, Zolezzi and his team have helped support more than 1,500 U.S. family farmers who are committed to the humane treatment of animals and using natural and sustainable methods to protect the environment. For more information, visit www.PetPromiseInc.com.
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Here are some additional tips to help you keep your pet’s environment chemical-free and green:

* Stay off the lawn. Keep your animals away from the lawn or garden when treating them with fertilizers, pesticides or insecticides until it dries completely.

* Don’t clean house and play fetch. Never allow your pet access to areas you are cleaning. Some cleaners might only cause a mild upset stomach, but others could cause severe burns of the tongue, mouth and stomach.

* Keep the garage clean. Store all automotive products such as oil, gas and antifreeze in areas away from pets. Just one teaspoon of antifreeze can be deadly to a 7-pound cat, and less than one tablespoon can be lethal to a 20-pound dog