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Many behavioral problems in dogs come from
poor training as puppies, boredom from being left at home by
themselves for too long and separation anxiety. By far the best
result will be had from your dog getting exercise twice a day,
morning and night. This helps to reduce energy levels and provides
mental stimulation.
Yes it is. OPTIMUM™ Dry
Puppy provides the perfect balance of protein, fat and
carbohydrates (MNP), plus tailored functional vitamins and minerals
required for the growth and development of your puppy. However,
your puppy may also enjoy the variety and taste that comes from
feeding a wet formula too. see here for the full
OPTIMUM™ Puppy Formula
range.
The answer to this one is easy - as much as
they want! You don't have to limit dogs' intake of water, the way
you sometimes do with food. In fact, it's important to your puppy's
health that you have fresh, clean water out all the time. Dogs of
any age need lots of water to help run with circulation, digestion
and eliminating waste from the body.
Sadly it's not your call. This relationship
will be decided by the dog and the cat. If the cat has been around
for a while he may not ever be OK with the new dog. Usually they
come to some arrangement with the rules written by the cat.
It's perfectly normal for dogs to bury their
"treasure." This can include everything from bones to new chew
toys, treats, and tennis balls. They usually go back and dig up
their collection, but it may be months later. You can avoid the
problem by making sure your dog's toys and treats always stay
indoors. Only give him toys when you're in the house, and make sure
he doesn't smuggle any in his mouth when you take him outside.
The growling and snapping are signs that your
puppy thinks he is number one in your household. Ask your
veterinarian for a recommendation for a good trainer in your area
to consult with and correct this problem. The growling and snapping
will only escalate as your puppy ages. Remember, a growl may be a
bite about to happen.
A cold, wet nose is one sign of good health
in dogs and cats. However, even a healthy pet can have a warm, dry
nose on occasion. On the other hand, really sick pets can also have
cold, wet noses. What does all this mean? Simply that any one
indicator of health is not 100% accurate all the time. Sick pets
with cold noses or dry warm noses should be seen by your vet
immediately.
Dogs have a great sense of hearing. Next to
smell it is their second most developed sense. Not only can they
detect sounds that are much too faint for humans, but they can also
hear sounds pitched at frequencies above or below a human's
range.
The occasional drink of swimming pool water
won't hurt your dogs, as the concentration of chlorine and other
chemicals in the water is very low.
You can keep your pups' trips to the pool to
a minimum by making sure they have lots of fresh water both inside
and outside and by keeping the pool fenced off or covered. You can
also watch your dogs for diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, or other
signs of stomach problems which may have been caused by chlorine.
If you suspect this is the case, take your dog to the vet
immediately.
When you see your dog panting, it may not
mean that they are thirsty, simply that they are very hot. However
during hot and warm weather, make sure your dog has access to clean
water at all times to prevent heat stroke. Dogs with compromised
respiration, like bulldogs and pugs, are at a very high risk of
easily overheating because they can't pant efficiently.
The transition from one life stage diet to
another should be done gradually over a four-day period rather than
one meal to the next. This allows the gastrointestinal system to
adapt to the new food.