How to Housebreak a Puppy - Housebreak a new puppy
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If your looking for an easy way to housebreak a puppy, you need to cover a few of the basics first. Sometimes when learning how to housebreak a new puppy, you may run into some minor problems at first. Many parents often buy a family pet not with themselves in mind but with their children’s interests at heart. If you have recently brought home a new member of the family for your little one to love, then you’ll probably want to teach your little one how to care for their puppy. One of the major pitfalls of bringing a puppy into the home for parents is that they often take over chores that their children can do on their own. Our children are often more capable than we think. If you aren’t sure what chores your child can do, read on to find chores that are age appropriate for your child. Age Two While it’s easy to see why a two year old might be limited in the work they can do, allow them to “help” you in simple tasks. Letting them feel included will instill a lifelong love of caring for their pets. Ages Three to Four Three and four year olds can water and feed puppy. You might want to let them do this in steps using a small cup. A bowl can be difficult for a child to carry, especially when filled, without spilling. A cup gives little hands more control. It may take them a few trips between the sink and the bowl but they are perfectly capable of this task. Five to Eight This age range can be trusted with brushing puppy as they aren’t likely to be rough. The motor skills of a five year old greatly rival those of a four year old. Their hands are much steadier and thus, able to brush puppy with gentle care. Six to eight year olds can be trusted with puppy’s leash and taking puppy out for potty breaks. While a younger child is perfectly capable of this, they are more apt to run after puppy if he gets off the leash when you aren’t around. This could lead to them running out into the street without looking and you definitely don’t want that! When it comes to caring for pets, there are really only two things that they should never do: one is be allowed to give their puppies medicine and two, being allowed to clean out the cage. While medicine has obvious worries when in the hands of a child, a pet’s cage can carry parasites and germs that may find their way into your child’s mouth. Related links about how to housebreak a puppy Housebreaking a puppy in 5 days How to Housebreak a puppy quickly Is it hard to housebreak a puppy? How to housebreak a puppy without a crate Dr. Dolittle’s Corner: How to Tell When Your new Puppy is Sick When your pet is sick it can be so difficult to find peace . . . especially when the vet is closed for business. But how can you really tell when your pup is in serious trouble or if he just has a little bug? Read on to find our vet approved tips perfect for those times you just can’t decide what’s going on with your little someone. . . Blood in the Stool and How to React Finding blood in your puppies stool can be very alarming . . . but often times it is merely the result of constipation. While there are other more serious causes of the appearance of blood in the stool often times these are less likely if the bleeding is in small amounts and is short lived. Blood in the stool for more than a day should be reported to your vet. Diarrhea and It’s Causes Another of the “messier” symptoms of puppy sickness, diarrhea is also often a passing craze. Diarrhea, while still a possible symptom of a more serious disease, can often be chalked up to eating something that didn’t agree with puppy’s stomach such as spoiled food or canned dog food. If diarrhea lasts more than one day, especially if you can’t get puppy to eat or drink, call the vet. He may be in need of fluids from an IV. Puppy Temperatures . . . What’s Normal The average dog has a temperature of 101 to 102 Fahrenheit. Anything over this temperature should be reported to your doctor as this could be a sign of infection or inflammation. You can safely take a dog’s rectal temperature by gently lifting the tail and laying puppy in your lap . . . the thermometer shouldn’t go in further than three centimeters, less for smaller teacup sized pups. Remember, you’ll want to put an old towel between you and puppy as this can sometimes induce a bowel movement. Other Signs to Watch For
When it comes to the health of your pet, the best rule of thumb is “When in doubt check it out.” Your vet should have someone on call at all times and even if you decide not to take puppy in to the 24 hour pet hospital, the vet can help ease your mind over the phone or tell you what to do at home until you can bring him in.
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