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1. Vaccination and Deworming Calendar
2. Deworming 1. Vaccination and Deworming CalendarMost of the vaccinations are done with a minimum of 2 injections, except rabies. For rabies, one injection at the age of three months then an annual booster will be necessary. This information is only given as a general indicator. It cannot in any case substitute a consultation with a vet.The calendar
2. Deworming90 to 100% of puppies are infested from birth with ascaris (a kind of worm)! Why should you deworm your animal? To protect the animals from parasites, as well as human beings ( Zoonoses ) and the environment ( contamination )Worms :There are several types of worms (ascaris, ankylostomes, trichures, ténia...). It is very important to deworm your dog on a regular basis with appropriate treatments : Puppy : Once a month for the first six months. Adult dog: twice a year or even more depending on the situation/environment. Deworming treatments come in different forms : paste, tablets, or liquid to mix with food.A. Protect your animalAscaris represents a priority target: they are the 1st cause of malnutrition, rickets and death in young puppies. Their size enables us to see them in the stool after deworming. Adults infested with worms may be subject to a mixture of diarrhoea and constipation as well as a dull coat. Pregnant or feeding mothers are mainly infested by ascaris; the adult dog is mainly affected by cestodes. Ankylostomes and trichures, which are not visible in the feces, cause digestive trouble, sometimes even hemmorages, for dogs living in high density (Kennels) As soon as you detect traces of worms " grains of rice " in the feces, consult your vet.B. Protect the HumansCertain parasites can be transfered from dogs to humans. As an example, ascaris can be transmitted to children playing in a sand box where dogs are present. The symptoms can vary from slight digestive problems to serious conditions. The toxocarose manifests itself by allergies, and only rarely by cerebral problems . The Dipylidium causes abdominal pains, diarrhoea and anal prurit. The échinocoque is the origin of échinococcose, a very serious zoonose.C. Protect the environmentProtect the environment from contamination by always collecting your animal's feces and by employing a very rigourous hygiene regime when dealing with pets.
1. Dog Nutrition
2. Homemade Food for cats and dogs 3. Care for domestic animals adopted from a sanctuary 4. Teach your dog to walk on a leash 5. Protect your animals from their fear of fireworks... 6. Separation Anxiety 7. Toilet train your puppy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. Dog NutritionA dog has his own feeding habits. The most common mistake is to think that "my dog eats like me." This is, of course, false. Depending on their size, their age and their activities, their requirements for fat and protein differ slightly. You would not feed a pointer as you would a chihuahua, or a puppy like a full grown dog. Smaller size dogs actually have a greater need for energy than a medium size dog, therefore they require a higher fat intake. The ideal feeding pattern for a dog is to receive the same meal everyday. At the same time, in the same place, in the same bowl. It is difficult to imagine doing the same with a human being. Dog Nutrition: Leftovers from your tableThis type of feeding is very convenient. Apart from the nutritional aspect, it encourages an affectionate bond between a dog and his master. However, feeding your dog table leftovers exclusively risks making them aggressive and obese. Your dog will be satisfied with the same portion as long as it is well balanced and appetizing. Your dog's diet should include blended raw green vegetables (not grated), as well as other fruits and vegetables, including their skin. A reasonable consumption of bones is useful not only as a good source of calcium but also to remove plaque from the teeth. Preferably, give the dog raw veal bones (or vertebral bones) which are easy for most dogs to break down. Very hard bones could break their teeth.Potential problems that can occur with human type food and croquettes (dry dog food): - Lack or excess of calcium - Deficiency in vitamins and minerals It is extremely important that your dogs have access to water AT ALL TIMES.
Note :
a) All skins from your kitchen or salad remnants can be added to the food. b) Recommended Vegetables :
c) NOT Recommended :
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2. Homemade Croquettes for Cats and DogsINGREDIENTS The ingredients can be found at a wholesaler that specializes in poultry feed. Blood powder ...………………………………...... 3 cups Corn powder ...………………………………...... 6 cups Soy powder ...………………………………....... 5 cups « Ampombo » powder ………………………….. 3 cups (very fine rice bran) Fish powder and/or Bone powder ………....... 1 or ½ cup (depending on the dog's preference) Pumpkin seeds ………………………………… 3 cups (already roasted so you can grind them. This ingredient is a great source of magnesium.) 1 x packet of instant yeast 10grs 1 stock cube 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil + enough water to create a hard paste (the more water, the more time in the oven) PREPARATION 1) Mix all the ingredients to a hard paste. 2) Pat it down in a dish to about 3cm thickness 3) Cut in little squares and put in oven at very low temperature for about 2 hours or until the croquettes become hard and crunchy ==) These croquettes are tasty and indispensable for the good health of your pets. ==) Remember, the croquettes will not replace the pet's daily food ==) The smell being quite unpleasant, it's better to prepare in the morning (during the shopping hours!) The savings are really worth it though!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3. Care for domestic animals adopted from a sanctuarySome good ideas for dogs adopted from a sanctuary Every day we welcome more and more dogs, and the staff at the
sanctuary spend a lot of time working with these dogs to ensure that
they receive the most appropriate home possible. The staff evaluates
the behavior and temperment of each dog to try to find out what
happened to him in the past, before choosing a home which would be
appropriate.
Alone at home One problem for an adopted dog is that sometimes the dog doesn't
like to be left alone. A dog cannot understand why he has been removed
from his old home (the sanctuary) and therefore he can sometimes feel
insecure when his new owners leave because he doesn't have the
knowledge yet that they will come back. Dogs cannot tell us when they
are troubled, so they will let us know in other ways: by barking or
making a mess in the house, for example. It is important not to punish
them, because they didn't do it to be mean, but because they are trying
to find a way to make you realise that they are worried or anxious.
You mustn't leave your dog too long, and remember that "accidents" can still happen. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4. Teach your dog to walk on a leashWalking your dog on a leash. This seems like an easy task. But many are the owners that you can see running after their dogs.
In any training, do not lose sight of the fact that the dog is trying to please you with his work. So let him know when he pleases you. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5. Protect your animals from their fear of fireworks...Protect your animals from their fear of firecrackers and fireworks by following our advice:
Dogs :
Rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals living outside must
not be forgotten. Loud noises can also stress them. Place these little
animals inside or in a shed to guarantee them better protection from
the noise. Garden Fire Garden fires can be fatal for fauna like hedgehogs that often sleep
in piles of wood. Set your garden fire as late as possible in the
season to reduce the risk. Shake the stack of wood before lighting up
the fire to give the little fauna a chance to escape. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 6. Separation AnxietyWe have noticed that many dogs become stressed and destructive when they are left alone.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 7. Toilet train your puppy"Toilet training" will start at around eight weeks, when your puppy
is able to hold himself. Until then, he will have to do his needs
inside… Organise a “little corner” for your puppy. If you catch your puppy urinating or defecating somewhere else
outside of the designated area in the house, interrupt him and tale him
to the designated area. No need to punish him. Instead take him by the
skin of the neck for a few seconds and shake him very slightly. The
mother would do the same when she wants to punish her young and the
puppy will understand that gesture well. Congratulate him when he
finishes his needs on the newspaper and don't hesitate to be
demonstrative. If you arrive after the fact, no need to punish. The puppy will not
understand the delayed reaction and will be unable to associate the
fault and the punishment. He will forget he peed only seconds after
finishing… Simply clean up the area where he made a mess when he is not
present (he might think it is a game otherwise) and get rid of the
smell by using white vinegar to give the area another odor. Do not use
bleach or products with ammonia which reinforce the smell of urine and
attracts the puppy. When your puppy is left alone, limit his boundaries to his sleeping area, his food and his newspaper or “little corner.” Source of information: www.linternaute.com/pratique/animaux |
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