 Choosing a dog vet can be quite the task. With all that gossip going around about your friend’s vet and what he did, it can be hard to make sure that your dog’s vet is nothing like your friend’s vet. But, in all honesty, it doesn’t have to be that hard and generally all the gossip that spreads about dog vets should be taken with a grain of salt. Vets do serious procedures and work on animals on a regular basis. Odds are that they are going to upset some people occasionally. It is the amount of people who complain that should tip you off. For example, if you do a little research and find out that every single person who has ever gone to a certain vet has had a negative experience, you’re probably better off skipping that one. However, if there are only a few people who complain and most are shining reviews, maybe it would be a good idea to schedule an appointment with that vet and get to know him or her yourself. The best way to ensure that your dog’s vet is one that is going to make sure he gets cared for properly is to do your own lengthy research. The internet is a valuable asset these days and odds are, you are going to find a wealth of knowledge on your dog vets of choice. There will be reviews and there will be ratings with those reviews in order help you to learn about your vet of choice. It is often more acceptable to rely on reviews online, as they are given by a more broad spectrum of people. It is always a good idea to make sure your dog likes his dog vet. This is not something to take lightly. A good idea (if you can afford it) is to do your proper research and then choose the top few dog vets you like and schedule appointments with them. A good vet you can rely on over a long period of time can prove to be a great asset to have. Make sure to watch and see how each vet handles your dog and how your dog reacts to him or her as a person. It is important that your dog likes your vet and that the vet can create a positive experience for him. Many dogs are completely terrified of the vet, and that is simply because of poor handling when they visit –this should not be tolerated, as it can ruin your dog’s future visits with all vets. As you can see, finding a quality vet can be a little bit of work, but it shouldn’t be too very difficult for you. You simply have to take the proper precautions and ensure that the vet you choose is a vet you trust and feel like you’d like to see often. Take everything into consideration; cost, handling, personalities, etc. It is important to find a quality vet before anything serious happens. Your dog will thank you for it!  Kady Stansbury is the dash of artistic temperament that makes any site a success. She is a certified dog trainer with more than 5 years of experience in her kitty. She is also a tremendous writer who has over the years developed a formidable reputation and is much sought after as a Dog Blogger. She has successfully conducted one on one sessions where her students have learnt the basic commands of dog training lightning fast.
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 Dogs are our best friends and often times, it seems as though bones are their best friends. Because we love them, it is our responsibility to protect them from the damage they can cause themselves. We have to make sure they only consume the types of bones that are safe for them. There are beef bones, pig bones, chicken bones, fish bones, and more. Some can be consumed and some require a bit of caution. Bones can cause a lot of damage if you don’t follow a few basic rules before you give them to your dogs. Chicken bones are by far one of the biggest controversies out there. Some people claim they have given their dogs chicken bones for years and have never had a problem, whereas some say that they have personally witnessed something bad happen to a friend’s dog due to bones. In the wild, dogs eat poultry bones without ever having a problem. There is one primary difference in wild poultry bones and the ones we have in our homes. The main difference is that the ones we have in our homes are cooked. Dogs generally have no problem eating chicken bones that are not cooked. The cooked chicken bones tend to splinter, causing severe pain and damage to many dogs. Some people claim to have never had a problem, but it really isn’t worth the risk to allow your dog to chew cooked chicken bones. Actually, this is true with poultry bones of any kind. Ham bones are generally safe cooked or uncooked, as they don’t splinter like chicken bones. However, it is very important to keep in mind that very small pieces of bone can easily get lodged in a dog’s throat, so if any bone your dog is chewing on gets too small, it should be removed and thrown away before it causes any danger to them. There are some really small pork chop bones that shouldn’t be given to dogs, simply because they are too small to begin with. Beef bones are right around the same as ham bones. These are probably some of the best bones you can allow your dogs to have. They can be cooked or uncooked. Most beef bones are safe, however there are a select few that come off the meat very small, just like ham, and you shouldn’t give these to your dogs, as it is a choking hazard. Common sense definitely plays a huge role in giving your dogs bones. Never give a dog something they can choke on and never give them cooked chicken bones. Those are the biggest precautions you should take when it comes to bones. As long as you follow a few basic rules, you should be perfectly fine treating your dog to some bones every so often. They are rich in calcium and great for his coat and health.  Kady Stansbury is the dash of artistic temperament that makes any site a success. She is a certified dog trainer with more than 5 years of experience in her kitty. She is also a tremendous writer who has over the years developed a formidable reputation and is much sought after as a Dog Blogger. She has successfully conducted one on one sessions where her students have learnt the basic commands of dog training lightning fast. |
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