Nov 18 2008
Common Mistakes Dog Parents Make
As a parent of five furry kids (dogs), I have learned that there are some mistakes that some dog owners make that they shouldn’t. If you own a dog make sure you are being a responsible dog parent. Here are six mistakes that I found out about that every dog owner should be aware of.
1. Owners that do not have annual exams done on their dogs. These are very important and possibly could locate health troubles before they are too far along to be able to treat them.
2. Do not let your dog run loose. Many dogs that do this can get into garbage and eat trash that may have terrible things in it, get hit by a vehicle or even get into a fight with another animal. If your dog is on a leash or in a fenced yard, they will be much safer.
3. Some people do not observe their dog daily. Health problems can occur at any time, and if you not watching out for changes in your dogs eating, drinking, attitude and potty habits, you may not know until it is too late that your dog is ill.
4. Buying cheap dog food and treats. Dogs need a high quality balanced, nutritional diet that is created for their age and size. If a dog eats unhealthy, it will be unhealthy.
5. Some do not have a current microchip or identification tag for their dog. This is the absolute best way that a dog will be returned to you if it is lost.
6. Some dog owners do not realize that there are many items around the home that can be a danger to dogs or even kill them if they get into it. You need to dog proof your home and be certain your dog cannot get into dangerous items like anti-freeze, rat poison, the trash, human or other medications.
If you have a furry kid like I do, you need to take responsibility for them since they cannot do it for themselves.
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