Month: June 2015

Children And Puppies

Children And Puppies A little girl sits on the couch with a puppy.

Few images are as evocative of trust, loyalty, and friendship as a child with a puppy. Bonds formed between humans and dogs can be made incredibly strong when the relationship is formed early on, but it’s very important that our children be taught how to interact safely and responsibly with their canine companions. Greeting a […]

Sleeping Arrangements For Puppies

Sleeping Arrangements For Puppies a puppy snuggles with her favorite toy

Sleeping arrangements for a new puppy will require some preparation. If you’re adopting early, it’s very likely that this will be your puppy’s first night away from its mother and littermates. To get you ready to accommodate your new addition and make your puppy as comfortable as possible, we’ve put together some tips that should […]

Why You Should Avoid Puppy Mills

Why You Should Avoid Puppy Mills puppy mills should be avoided

Puppy mills can be a danger for families that want to adopt a new dog. A puppy mill is a breeding facility with the sole purpose of churning out the most dogs for the least money – and to make the most profit. Substandard Breeding Conditions and Inbreeding Can Lead to Disastrous Results Health problems […]

Shock

Shock a dog goes through shock.

By Sherry Weaver Shock is a physiological phenomenon that results in cardiovascular collapse. Unfortunately, although its function is to defend vital organ systems in an emergency, a pet can die of the consequences of shock before he succumbs to the effects of his injuries. Gum color and capillary refill, mental status, heart rate and body […]

Poisoning

Poisoning A dog gets checked for poisoning.

By Dr. Sherry Weaver Record what and how much your pet ingested or was in contact with. Call your veterinarian or poison control center immediately. A local or national animal poison control center may give you instructions on how to control individual situations of pet poisonings. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Hotline is open […]