Use of Body Harnesses and Head Halters for Better Leash Control
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Body harnesses are secured with adjustable straps which fasten across the puppy’s chest and over his front legs. If you have a smaller sized dog you may want to consider a harness for him instead of using a collar.
There are many styles of body harnesses to pick from, but most of them have a basic metal D-ring on the strap that runs down the dog’s back into which the leash is clipped. A harness provides a much safer environment than a standard collar when the dog attempts to pull away.
This works by the puppy receiving the tension from the leash instead of all the pull being on the neck area which could result in spinal injury. Puppies in particular are prone to running and dashing about at every opportunity, whether on the leash or not but this will help to control him.
Other Types Of Body Harnesses
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Are The Friendly Skies Safe For Your Dog?
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In comparison to the number of animals successfully transported by air from one place to another, the amount of pets who suffer injuries, are lost or even die on an airplane is quite low. However, it is important that you make the necessary preparations for the trip, to save your dog from being injured or dying. How would you ever get over such a tragedy?
The dog should visit the vets for a general check up so you are aware of any pre-existing problems and to enable you to avoid complicating this condition further. The following tips may help you when booking the flight:
Choose The Quickest Route By Air
Many dog owners do not think about this before booking. It is important that you spend some time looking at all the options available and then choose the fastest route flight so your pet has the least possible amount of time in transportation.
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How Common Heart Murmurs In Dogs Could Result In Future Canine Cardiac Disease
Published by doggie health care on Tagged Keep Them Healthy & Safe!, HealthIt may be a sign of canine cardiac disease if your dog is diagnosed with a common heart murmur problem.
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine states a heart murmur is caused by abnormal blood running through the heart. Although some heart murmurs are quite normal, others often heard in aging dogs, may well be a sign that heart disease is prevalent. Listed below are the most common cardiac diseases in dogs :
1. Congenital birth defects - often obvious when the puppy is very young.
2. Degenerative valve disease - when the heart valves leak and this is found mostly in older or middle aged dogs.
3. Loss of heart muscle tissue - typically seen in young dogs or middle-aged dogs of the larger breeds.
Spotting The Disease
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