Did you know

"The Top 20 things you should look for before buying a purebred"  Here are some tips on what to look for as well as some questions to ask.

Always physically check the dog:

1. Check the inside of the ears

(You're checking for mites-black pencil dot specs that move, a yeasty odor and/or any bruises/cuts)

2. Check the skin and fur

(Are there any fleas, ticks, ringworms or bruises/cuts?

3. Check inside the mouth for discoloration, bleeding and/or a foul smell

(You’re smelling for an infection)

4. Last the nose and eyes

(Is the nose dry or excreting any fluid? Are the eyes crusty or have excess eye goop? Do they look clouded?)

　

Ask questions:

5. Is the puppy current on vaccinations?

6. Are there any health issues, hereditary or not?

7. Was the puppy a result of in-breeding?

8. Were there any complications during pregnancy or during birth?

9. Did the Veterinarian give the puppy a clean bill of health?

10. Did the puppy test positive for anything?

(Parvo or Worms)

11. Is the puppy a purebred, are the parents registered, and is the puppy registered?

　

Ask for proof

12. Do you have documentation from the Veterinarian showing proof of vaccinations and a clean bill of health?

(This would show if the puppy tested positive for anything)

13. Any other veterinarian documentation

(Such as if the puppy was born at the hospital, it would prove their was no complications)

14. If purebred, ask to see the parent’s paperwork and his paperwork

15. Finally ask if you have permission to verify all health related questions with the veterinarian

(Be sure they call the veterinarian first and give permission for you to get the info.)

　

Be cautious

16. Make sure you look up the Veterinarians phone number and not to assume the phone number they gave you is true. There are people who forge veterinary paperwork and have a friend or family member on the other side of the phone number they gave you.

17. If they do not have any paperwork on them, take the steps to contact their veterinarian with their permission.

18.If they claim that the puppy is a purebred but have no paperwork for them or the parents and they are charging you money for the puppy, in my opinion don't get the puppy. There is no proof the puppy is purebred without the proper paperwork. People pay breeders for purebreds because they are proven to be a purebred. Without the paperwork on the parents or the puppy, it's just another puppy.

19. Watch for evasiveness, a peddler not answering questions usually means they are hiding something or lying about something.

20. If they refuse permission for you to get the info from the veterinarian, they are probably lying about the puppy's health

　


As a final note, information is they key. The more you have the more you know so you don't end up paying big time in the end.

Thank you for seizing this opportunity to learn and assist in the prevention of animal cruelty. Many pets everyday are subdued to neglect and abuse. This has been a growing concern for quite some time and is not an issue to be taken lightly. Our pets cannot speak for themselves through words as we can. So we must speak for them. Whether you have a Rex, Daisy, Mr. Whiskers or even a Mr. Cheeks these pets have made their way into our hearts and into our families. They are no longer just our simple companion, our guard dog, or even our mice traps. We buy them so much necessities now or days; clothes, expensive food, the newest toys, jewel encrusted collars, carrying bags, strollers, birthday gifts and even go about and make them apart of our holiday celebrations.

However many pets do not have this good fortune. Many pets are forced to remain outside with no shelter during a thunderstorm. Soaking wet by the next day to come and forced to remain until the sun warms and dries them. Dogs and puppies alike smacked for having a mere accident on the floor and thrown for jumping on the couch. When all they wanted was a little attention. Many dogs are subjected to harsh and abusive conditions everyday and all they want is a family to love them and show them how much they mean to you. Instead they find themselves in a home with someone who has an anger problem or someone who just doesn't care for them or cannot afford them.

Do your part as an animal lover and watch out for these guys. Turn in their unloving and undeserving owners. This week is dedicated to those pets. The pets that cannot speak for themselves and inform the proper people that their parents are abusing them, neglecting them and not showing them the love they deserve. After all they never asked to be placed in that home, they were forced to.

Socialization: "The process of interacting your dog with other dogs to ensure there is no dog aggression."

A day at the dog park can be a blast, especially when there are no issues or fights. Every day thousands of owners bring their dogs to the dog park and most of the time all the dogs there get along great. Once in a while, you'll get a dog that is great but than dog aggression hits. No one knows why he or she snapped, they just knew that they were playing, running and having fun but it does happen.

In my experience dog aggression comes from a lack of socialization and the owners reactions to their dog, you must watch how you react to other people, other dogs and how you react when your dog is playing. Now even under the right circumstances a dog who is well socialized must still be kept under close supervision, after all we are a well socialized group but we can get nasty too if someone decides to fight us. It's the same with dogs, they may be well socialized but whose to say the other dog is. If a dog fight does occur remain calm and take care of the situation because when your calm your dog has a better chance of becoming calm.

In order to socialize your dog there are a few things you must know. Start off early, 16 weeks is the youngest I'd recommend due to vaccines. 16 weeks is when you get your first rabies shot, and as some of us do not know the United States has the most cases of the rabies virus. England is not affected by the rabies virus at all (The More You Know) ;) . Also be sure to get a bordetella vaccine if you’re going to socialize, only because you never know if another dog has kennel cough. If you socialize earlier, ensure the other dogs are current on their vaccines. Socialize with dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages. This gets the dog used to being around dogs of sizes much smaller and larger than itself. Make sure the other dogs are well socialized if you’re socializing your young puppy. You want to keep your young companion safe after all. Socialize often, a couple times a week and for an hour or two each time. If you want to socialize more do so, but be cautious not to tire out your baby. Socialize in different settings such as pet stores, dog parks, the beach, a friend’s house and anywhere else dogs may gather in your area. Last but not least be sure to reward for good behavior, discipline bad behavior and always ALWAYS keep your dog/puppy under close supervision.

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So now you know how to properly restrain your dog, take a pulse, monitor the heart, examine the gums and monitor breathing. In this segment you will learn how to give CPR, clean a wound and apply a bandage.

Giving CPR:
Step 1 - Clear the airway. Lay the dog on its side, check the mouth and nose for any debris. Remove any debris and pull the tongue forward.

Step 2 - Close the muzzle with your hand, and keep it there. Place your mouth over the nose and blow until you see the chest expand.

Step 3 - Remove your mouth from the nose and allow the lungs to deflate.

Step 4 - Repeat 20x per minute, checking the pulse every 1o seconds to ensure the heart is still beating.

If the heart stops beating, than it is time for the next procedure.

Small Dogs:

Step 1 - Leave dog on its side with its head lower than its body.

Step 2 - Grasp chest with your thumb and fingers just behind the elbows. Leave your free hand along it's back for support.

Step 3 - Compress the chest walls, squeezing up towards the neck vigorously.

Step 4 - Repeat 30x in 15 seconds

Step 5 - Than do mouth to mouth (well mouth to nose) for 10 seconds

Step 6 - Check for a pulse, Repeat until you get a pulse

Step 7 - Go to the Vet

Large Dogs:

Step 1 - Leave dog on its side with its head lower than its body.

Step 2 - Place the heel of one hand on the chest behind the elbow, and the heel of the other hand on top of your 1st hand.

Step 3 - Compress the chest walls, pushing up towards the neck vigorously.

Step 4 - Repeat 25x in 15 seconds

Step 5 - Than do mouth to mouth (well mouth to nose) for 10 seconds

Step 6 - Check for a pulse, Repeat until you get a pulse

Step 7 - Go to the Vet

Cleaning a wound:
If there is bleeding, apply a compress and hold for stop bleeding. Pour Hydrogen Peroxide if available, salt water or clean water over wound to clean. Use tweezers to remove any foreign objects from it. If hair is in the wound, use a pair of scissors with lubrication to cut hairs away. Ensure the hair is still damp when cutting it. When the wound is cleaned dab dry with clean material.

Applying a bandage:
After the wound has been cleaned and is dry apply an adhesive pad over the wound so it's covering it completely. Use gauze to wrap the pad and finally adhesive tape to secure it.

A word of the wise, it's a good idea to have a dog first aid kit available.


Always be sure to talk to your veterinarian regarding any questions you may have.

Please remember I am not a veterinarian and you should always speak to your local vet before performing any of the advice given here.

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