ARTICLE / ANIMAL CARE
7 Essential
Dog Care Hacks
Chicken and Rice Works Wonders
for the Upset Puppy Tummy
Vets have recommended it for years. If your dog suffers from digestive troubles, and
you’ve cleared him of the more serious health issues with your vet, you can help soothe
his tummy with a base chicken and rice home-cooked meal.
Baking Soda and Vinegar Remove Urine Smell
Soak up the urine with a paper towel, spray the stain with a mixture of half vinegar
and half baking soda solution, and let it soak in for 10 minutes. Then, absorb the
excess moisture with a paper towel, sprinkle the spot with baking soda, and let it
dry. Just keep pets away, as baking soda is toxic to dogs. Once dry, vacuum it up.
Remember, dogs will eliminate where they smell their previous markings, so it’s very
important to deodorize as well as clean to prevent repeat accidents.
Know Dog CPR
Knowing dog CPR could save your pet’s life. Keep instructions in an easily-accessible
place, in case you need to access them quickly
If you dog suffers from bad breath but doesn’t enjoy the tooth-brushing experience,
you can put dog toothpaste on a lint brush and have your dog lick it off. Much of the
bacteria that cause that foul smell is on the tongue. Another trick is to add parsley to
their food. It’s full of good vitamins and naturally eliminates stinky breath.
Beat the Street Heat
Remember, if you can’t walk barefoot on the pavement without it burning, then neither
should your dog. Always walk them early in the morning or later in
the evening if they have to walk on pavement to prevent burned
paws.
Microchip and Register your Pet
A registered microchip on your dog could save his
life if he ends up in a high-kill animal shelter. Keep
your records current with the microchip company
and your vet. There are so many stories of families
who would have never been reunited with their
pets, except for their decision to microchip.
Never, Ever Leave Pets in Your
Hot Car
The temperature in your car can rise 20 degrees
in just 10 minutes according to a recent study.
Cracking your windows makes little difference in the
power of the sun to turn your car into a death oven.
Take your pets with you or leave them at home, but don’t
lock them in your car!
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