One of the most important things to keep in mind when you become a canine owner is dog paw care. This is because the paws are some of the most hard-working parts of a dog’s body. Apart from walking, paws also protect the feet’s bones and joints, help with walking on rough and uneven ground, and keep the feet insulated during extreme weather.
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What You Need to Know about Old Dog Skin Problems
Constant exposure to a wide range of environmental factors usually leaves dogs vulnerable to many types of skin diseases. These problems affect dogs of all breeds and ages, but senior dogs are more prone to old dog skin problems because of their advanced age as well as their weakened immune response.
Four Grooming Tips for Effective Long-Haired Dog Care
A lot of effort is required of owners when it comes to grooming long-haired dogs, but providing good dog care for their fur is essential – not only for keeping your pooch healthy but also for keeping his or her coat beautiful and luxuriant.
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Pet Care Tips to Ease the Meeting of Kids and New Pets
Smooth introductions are key in pet care, especially if children are in the picture. As excited as kids may be to meet their new dog or cat, they have to be taught that their pet is not the same as a stuffed toy to squeeze tightly as they please.
Most kids are a ball of energy, moving quickly and unpredictably. Sometimes their actions can stress out or hurt their four-legged friend, which might lead them to feel the need to retaliate by biting or growling.
The initial interactions between pets and children, therefore, need to be carefully managed and supervised to ensure everyone’s safety. Introductions can be very good if you prepare your children well beforehand and introduce the new pet carefully.
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Animal Care: Pet-Friendly Restaurants near Sykesville
We know how much you love your dog and want to do everything we can to help you provide him or her with top-notch animal care. This includes knowing where you can bring him or her along into warm places like restaurants in and near Sykesville when the weather just isn’t warm enough.
As most pet owners can attest to, being able to bring your beloved dog pretty much everywhere you go is a must. Whether watching them romp freely around the park or having them by your side as you eat lunch, nothing beats being able to bring your furry best friend with you.
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Good Dog Care Includes House Training Your Puppy
An essential part of dog care that cannot be overlooked is house training your puppy with knowledge, patience and determination. Puppies must be taught that it’s improper behavior to urinate or defecate in the house.
There are two main points to remember: first, house training must be carried out in a positive manner – in other words, use rewards instead of punishment – second, it should be done consistently with your puppy closely supervised.
Animal Care Tips: How to Help Pets Prepare for a Move
Moving to a new location can be an extremely stressful experience for your pets, old or young. Because of this, it is crucial for you to do everything you can to make the move as streamlined and stress-free as possible.
It is both common and instinctual for pets to be fearful of new surroundings, which is why you should do your best to follow the below tips for before, during and after your move. As moving can be a challenging experience in itself, the idea of having to deal with a stressed-out, anxious pet or pets on top of everything else is the last thing you want.
The following animal care tips are designed to provide you with some guidance to ensure the experience is a pleasant one for both you and your pet or pets.
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Congratulations, Dempsey & Georgeann Trummert!
The entire team at Sykesville Vet Clinic would like to congratulate Dempsey and Georgeann for earning the Canine Good Citizenship Award! We are very proud of you both!
Seasonal Pet Care: Preparing Your Pets for Holiday Guests
The holidays are a wonderful time of year for family gatherings, parties with friends and in many cases, out-of-town house guests. With all the holiday excitement, it is easy to forget how stressful and overwhelming this time of year can be for your furry companions. Keeping in mind key seasonal pet care tips to help your animals adjust to the influx of people, decorations and festivities is a great way to ensure they stay happy and healthy.
Dogs, cats, small animals, birds and other pets sometimes act out when they are over-stimulated or find themselves in uncomfortable situations, such as with numerous house guests who smell strange and unfamiliar to them. It is also important to bear in mind that your house guests may make mistakes in the way they interact with pets they are meeting for the first time. Additionally, if you are going to have children visiting your house for the holidays, be sure your pet will get along well with them or come up with a solution that will benefit both the children and your dog or cat.
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The Importance & Benefits of Annual Checkups for Your Dog
Preventative medicine is one of the best ways to improve the likelihood of pets living a longer, healthier life. Rather than treating an illness once it has become manifest, preventative medicine looks for early signs and treats them before the condition becomes serious or life-threatening.
As the “little vet with the big heart”, our staff at Sykesville Veterinary Clinic believes that preventative medicine should not only apply to humans, but also to their pets. With that in mind, we recommend an annual checkup for your pets, including dogs.
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