Dog Health

Plants Toxic to Dogs

• oleander
• onions
• peaches
• poinsettia
• potato leaves & stem
• rhubarb leaves
• scheffelera (umbrella plant)
• tomato leaves & stem

Canine PT

Canine Massage

Everything below (except the blanket) fits in a small toolbox:

• adhesive medical tape
• antibiotic ointment
• antihistamine tablets or liquids for allergies (consult your vet for dosages)
• antiseptic wipes or spray
• bandages & gauze pads
• blanket
• blunt-tipped scissors
• canine first aid book
• cotton balls & swabs
• disposable, non-latex gloves
• eye dropper/plastic syringe
• heat/ice packs
• hydrogen peroxide (can be used for cleaning or to induce vomiting if poisoning is suspected)
• nail clippers
• photos of your dogs
• splints/tongue depressors
• sterile saline solution
• styptic powder
• thermometer
• extra leash and collar with tags
• tweezers
• vet's name, address, & phone number (and any allergies your dogs may have)

Dog Safety

Canine First Aid & Safety

CPR

General First Aid

Diarrhea

Indigestion

Vomiting

Seasonal Tips

Lyme Disease

• fatigue
• fever
• lameness
• lethargy
• loss of appetite
• unusual breathing (cats)

Pumpkin for Pooches

Halloween Safety Tips

• Keep all chocolate and other candy away from your dogs (even locked up if your kids have a tendency to hide some in their rooms)--chocolate and low-calorie sweeteners are poisonous, and dogs may eat whole candy (including wrappers and sticks, which may cause intestinal blockages that won't show up for days)
• Hide glow sticks, which dogs like to chew until they get a taste of the bitter fluid, which can cause drooling & agitation
• Confirm that your dog is okay with a costume before buying one
• Check dog costumes to make sure they fit well , don't restrict movement or vision, and aren't a choking/tangling hazard
• Do a rehearsal a few days before to she gets comfortable in it
• If your dog spends a lot of time in the backyard, Bring him in before dusk to prevent anxiety from kids' noise & constant doorbell ringing
• During trick-or-treating, keep your dogs inside, preferably in an inner room to protect them from running outside and to keep them from getting too agitated
• Ensure that your dogs have IDs on their collars in case they get loose
• Move decorations like skulls or pumpkins, which your dog may want to stick his head in, out of reach; ditto for dangling lights that may entangle your dog
• Keep lit jack-o-lanterns, wires, and candles safely away from curious noses, paws and mouths

Health How-Tos

Brush Your Dog's Teeth

• When first introducing toothbrushing to your dogs, don't rush the process or they may become resistant
• Always give a treat at the end of the session to make it enjoyable
• If your dog shows any sign of agression, such as growing or biting, stop and contact your vet for more information
• NEVER use human toothpaste, it could harm your dog
• Giving your dogs Milkbones does not take the place of regular brushing. Milkbones are not effective for cleaning teeth.
• Chew toys can help remove plaque and tartar above the gumline, but DO NOT give hard chew toys, such as hooves or bones. These can break your dog's teeth.
• Oral rinses and gels have antibacterial properties and promote the health of your dog's gums.

How to Trim Your Dog's Nails

How to Clean Your Dog's Ears

De-Skunk Your Dog

• keep your dog outside
• check for injuries, like irritated eyes or scratches
• soak up the spray ASAP, by patting, not wiping, with rubber gloves and paper towels
• de-skunk your dog with their easy recipe
• give your dog extra love & affection after this stressful ordeal

Remove Ticks

• place fine-pointed tweezers around the tick's mouth where it's connected to your dog's skin
• gently pull up until the tick detaches
• disinfect the bite site and tweezers and wash your hands thoroughly (never use your bare hands to remove a tick)
• place the tick in a small container, labeled with the date, name and type of your pet, and contact your vet to see if the tick needs to be tested

• crush, puncture, or squeeze the tick
• don't try to burn the tick with a match, lit cigarette, or hot nail
• don't throw away or toss down the toilet, neither of which kills the tick

Remove Bee Stings

Healthy Dog Treats

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