3 Dogs and 2 Cats

When it comes to keeping your pet healthy there are many things to take into consideration such as making your home pet-proof.  As we all know, our animals can and will find something to get into when you aren’t around. So first and most important, anything that can physically harm them needs to be put away far out of their reach.  Things that are harmful to our pets are the same for children like certain foods, prescriptions/medicines and electrical cords that they could possibly chew right through. 

Dogs and cats just like humans need to get regular check-ups.  It’s important to ask your veterinarian questions while you are there to make sure you aren’t missing anything.  Even if you have pets that are strictly indoor doesn’t mean they can’t get fleas.  This is something you can prevent by giving them the necessary dosage of Frontline Plus. This can prevent your dog or cat from getting heart worm which can be deadly.

What you feed your animals makes a huge impact on their health so do your research or consult with your vet to make sure they are getting a balanced nutritional diet.  There are a few human foods they absolutely must stay clear of such as: grapes, chocolate, onion, garlic and whatever is in your garbage.

Make sure your pets have a steady exercise routine to keep them active and healthy.  Take your dog on daily walks and you can play with your cat around the house with toys.  This will keep them happy and in good shape.

Spaying or neutering your pet can keep them more healthy and prolong their life too.  The easiest way to take care of getting your pet fixed is to go to your regular vet or contact an animal shelter as many of them have programs that perform a spay or neuter for a low cost.

If you’ve ever been to Central America before, its more then likely you’ve seen the wild dogs wandering freely throughout the streets. This short haired dog, a playful little fella, came running up to us out of no where as we were walking through town on Caye Caulker, Belize.

A very spunky little sucker…

For many this is a nuisance, it depends on the dog health conditions that can make or break a chance meeting with a new furry little friend. It’s sad to stumble upon a dog or puppy that is covered in ticks. When you see that kind of stuff it just makes you want to take the dog home with you to get it some help and the tlc that every dog deserves.

It is important to walk your dog for so many reasons. Your dog’s health depends on you giving your dog regular and steady walks. By not walking your dog you can cause your dog to have problems such as dog obesity. It is extremely helpful to keep your dog on a regular walking schedule for their general health and well-being. They will feel much better if they are walked daily. You will know that they feel different and look different when they are getting walked.

One important reason to walk your dog is quite frankly so they can move their bowels. Your dog is not an animal that is potty trained or can relieve itself indoors. A cat can use a litter box indoors but a dog cannot. You will want your dog to move its bowels out of doors. Taking your dog for a walk most of the time means that your dog has the chance to move its bowels. It is a rare time that you walk your dog and it does not move its bowels. Often your dog will find certain spots that it likes to mark as “its” territory and it likes to do its business there. It will like to frequent those spots. While you will have to pick up its business, you will get used to it moving its bowels in those regular places. It is normal and healthy for your dog to move its bowels two to three times each day.

It is also important to walk your dog so that your dog can get exercise. Any dog needs regular exercise. This is critical to their general health and well-being. A dog simply feels better if they get exercise. When a dog does not get exercise they feel sort of frantic and stressed out. Your dog’s emotions will be out of place. Getting exercise relieves stress. Your dog will sleep on a regular basis when they get exercise. You will be happier when your dog gets regular exercise. Walking your dog two to three times a day allows them this opportunity to stay healthy.

Another reason to walk your dog on a regular basis is to allow them to interact with other dogs and people. They will get to know other dogs and people in your neighborhood and make friends. It will be lots of fun for them to sniff other dogs and learn where these dogs have been. You may be kind of amused at how your dog will make friends, but it is assured that they will make friends with other dogs – and perhaps even cats or other animals! Socialization is very important for animals to feel like they are part of society. It makes them feel friendly and peaceful. It makes them feel like being gentle and kind. It makes them feel like wanting to be around people. If an animal is given no experience around people or other animals, it will only have distrust or fear when it thinks of being around them.