Families, children, and dogs
Small children (5 years and under) and small dogs don’t always mix and is one of the top reasons dogs are surrendered to kill and no-kill shelters in the United States. As a result, Pet Savers does not typically adopt dogs to families with very young children unless the circumstances are fitting.
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You will need to bring your dog to a veterinarian at least once a year. Your vet will advise you on the vaccinations your dog will need and on what schedule. Be sure to use heartworm preventative and flea/tick repellents.
Always see a veterinarian if the dog is sick, especially if she is experiencing diarrhea, vomiting coughing, loses her appetite or is licking excessively.
A small meal in the morning and evening should be sufficient. Buy a good brand of dog food, not necessarily a brand on sale, and keep her on the same diet all the times. We recommend feeding the dog a combination of dry and canned food (2:1). Most of all don’t overfeed and do not experiment with a variety of food brands.
If you adopt a puppy, continue her on puppy food for the first 6 months then transition her gradually to adult dog food.
Every dog, no matter how small, needs a daily walk or two.
And remember to take a plastic bag with you on walk to pick up after your dog!
The “Kong Toy,” available in most pet stores can entertain a dog for hours. Its hard rubber is almost indestructible and it’s made to fill with all sorts of treats — peanut butter, dog food, etc. A bored dog may work for hours at getting to the goodies inside.
We also recommend you own a couple of hard rubber or tennis balls and a Frisbee™ for playtime and exercise.
Every dog will have an accident at some time. One of the best products we’ve found to clean up after pets is “Nature’s Miracle” a solution that’s available in most pet stores. The enzymes in the solution eliminate the stain and any smell.
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