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Pet Tips:

Never give a pet to a child without parental approval.

Never give a young child a small animal as a pet. A young child must be taught how to handle the animal, as not to cause injury.

Never buy a pet from any establishment that appears dirty, or where animals appear lifeless. Unsanitary conditions breed unhealthy animals.

Never buy from a pet owner who is reluctant to answer any of your questions.

Your local veterinarian should be able to recommend reputable establishments.

Never buy a puppy or kitten until at least 6 weeks old. The ideal age is 8 weeks.

Never listen to anyone that says, an animal under 4 months old, has had all his shots.
It hasn't.

Make sure you get all necessary papers, if buying a purebred.

Pet store owners are not necessarily reliable, sources of information on animal nutrition, or care. If you have questions, on care and food for a pet. Then see your vet.

Make sure the size dog you buy, will fit in your house. Large dogs require space.

If children are in the house, make sure the dog will do good with them.

How much grooming will be needed. Who in the house will be responsible for it.

How much traveling do you do. Some dogs don't do good in kennels. Keep in mind the cost is more, with larger dogs.

When buying the food. Remember that dry food is an excellent source of nutrition, and good for teeth and gums. Make sure the lable reads COMPLETE AND BALANCED.

Don't feed your dog before, or immediately after exercising.

If moist food is not eaten within two hours, refrigerate it.

When dogs are outside use an angel food cake pan for a water bowl. Secure it with a stake. This will keep it from getting knocked over. Fill this bowl often on a hot day.
This will prevent dehydration, and heat stroke.

Don't give a dog milk. It can cause diarrhea.

If you change your dogs diet, do it slow. It can cause diarrhea.

Never let your dog drink from a toilet. Keep the lid down. Several bacterial infections are communicable, from human to dog and visea versa, through the stools. Toilet bowl cleaners are also toxic.

Dogs eat grass because of a stomach upset. shortly after eating grass, they will vomit.
A veterinarian 's attention is necessary, to rule out physical problems.