NS Kennedy

As a loving pet owner, you want your dog to live a great life.
You can do this thanks to the many advances in veterinary
medicine. Dogs can live longer and healthier. And, the quality
of your dog's health is all about how well you and your vet work
together to make it so.



Your first vet visit should be within the first ten days that
you own her. In this time period, the vet will get measurements
and weights for her. They will also check the blood and stool of
the animal to insure there are no health concerns there. It is
also important for you to get some basic education on modern pet
care from your vet during that first appointment. The vet will
be able to tell you how to brush the dog's teeth, how to clean
his ears as well as how to clip toenails. Just ask.



The next thing that you should keep in mind is your dog's food.
A well balanced diet will include foods that are good quality
and in the correct amounts. Your dog needs the right nutrients
to sustain a healthy lifestyle. You can always ask your vet
which is the best food for your dogs as well as understanding
how much to feed them. You don't have to purchase the highest
priced product on the store shelves either. Some of the most
costly are not even that good for your dog. There are great
inexpensive choices for you as well.



You need to give your dog exercise. It helps to strengthen
muscles and keeps her weight under control. It helps with the
immune system of the pet as well. You may actually have to
encourage your dog to be active. If a dog seems to be a couch
potato type animal, you need to find a way to get them moving.
Other dogs are naturally active. You should put some time each
day aside for the exercise of your pet. Your dog will need to be
seen by the vet at least once per year. This will allow the vet
to insure the dog's health as well as test for parasites that
may be there. Blood and stool samples will be used for this. It
is important to do this so that the vet can spot and treat
problems before they threaten your dog's health severely. You
should also mention anything different that your dog is doing
during this time. For example some pets will lick paint or will
eat strange substances. These are signs that something is
medically wrong and you should bring it to your vet's attention.



Also important during this visit is that the vaccines will be
updated. This is very important to your dog's life. And, in some
areas, it is required by law to have them done.



Lastly, you'll need to know how to choose a vet. Do it the same
way you would choose your own doctor. They should be someone
that you trust and feel comfortable talking with. The vet should
encourage your questions and support your needs.



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