Dog and Cat Supplies

Why should I take my dog to obedience school?
Obedience training is important for every dog. Obedience training not only allows you to get your pet to do what he’s commanded to do, it teaches you to communicate effectively with your pet and get the best out of him all the time. Helping to socialize your pet is another benefit of obedience training, as he is taught to remain calm in a room full of unfamiliar people and dogs.

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Your dog should be neutered or spayed (fixed), unless you plan to professionally breed him/her. Pet overpopulation is an extremely serious problem in the United States. Over 4 million dogs and cats are euthanized annually because there are just not enough homes for all of the puppies and kittens born each year. Have your dog fixed so he does not contribute to the overpopulation problem. Spaying and neutering procedures are routine and pose very few health risks for your dog. If there are no complications, your dog can usually come home on the same day.

Spaying and neutering can also benefit your dog’s health, in addition to its being an effective pet population control measure. By having your dog neutered or spayed before it reaches 6 months of age, its risk of developing certain types of cancers and infections will be cut in half.

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How can I tell if my dog has worms?
There are several common worms that a dog can potentially have: heartworms, hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms and whipworms. While all can cause internal irritation and damage to your dog, but heartworms can be fatal. Therefore, your veterinarian routinely must test your dog for these. Your vet will take a stool sample from your dog and look for worms under a microscope. Maenwhile, if you should see what might be worms or worm pieces in your dog’s stool, get him to a veterinarian for treatment as soon as possible. Take good care of your dog and keep him in a good dog bed.

How do microchips work?
A microchip is a very tiny device that is injected underneath the dog’s skin, usually at the neck. Should your dog get lost, a scanner can read the information on the microchip at a veterinarian’s office or shelter and then return the dog to you. See also dog leashes. Do you need to microchip your dog? A microchip might not be necessary if you are always with your dog. You should consider using a microchip, however, given that the implantation procedure is such a safe and simple one. Even the most closely guarded dogs can get away from their owners.

What is crate training and how do I do it?
Crate training is a method by which your dog is taught to stay in a pet crate within your house for prolonged periods of time. This is used for dogs that would possibly tear up the house if left alone.The best time to start crate training is when your dog is still a puppy. Leave him in the open crate for brief periods of time at first and then begin closing the door behind him. It is important that your puppy’s crate experience always be positive by giving him treats and rewards whenever he enters the crate. You can leave him in the crate for increasing periods of time once he is comfortable. Give him his meals there as well. Never use the crate as punishment. You want your dog to feel that his crate is a safe refuge, not a prison. While you and your family are away from home for a few hours the crate is a place where your dog can go to feel safe and secure.  When you’re home, your dog should be out of his crate and socializing with his human family.

Answers To Commonly Asked Dog Questions

What supplies do I need to have on hand before I bring my new puppy home?
A travel pet crate is the first thing you’ll need is for your dog’s trip home. Also needed are some high quality puppy food and bowls for food and water. Ask your vet, breeder or shelter personnel which brands of food are the best. Other items you’ll need to get in advance of the new puppy’s arrival are: an adjustable collar, a leash, toys and a dog bed. Don’t forget to make an appointment with your veterinarian for your puppy’s first check-up!

We spoil them,we bring them everywhere, we take them on vacation, we buy them birthday gifts. Pets are our best friends and constant companions - we want the best to keep them healthy and happy. You can find new, useful, high-quality products for your pet, making shopping easy at thecanineandfelinestore. We are pet owners ourselves and want only the best! Find it on our website.

Is your dog an escape artist that will “slip out”? Do you want to know where your pet is at all times? Now there are GPS collars to give you an audible notification when your pet has moved beyond a customized perimeter. More than one dog can be tracked on the same unit. Try one today and keep close track of your wandering animal!

Protecting from, recognizing and treating dog’s heat stroke.  Just a few simple actions on your part can help protect your dog from heat exhaustion and heat stroke. First, never leave your dog in the car without the air conditioner running. The interior temperature of a car (with windows open or closed) can soar to fatal temperatures even after a few minutes in the sun. See dog clothes - UV.Second, provide your dog a shaded, well-ventilated resting area that will remain shaded at all times, regardless of the sun’s position. During the most excruciating heat of the day, the ideal place for your dog is an air conditioned structure. Third, unhindered access to cool, clean water is essential. You’ll want to place the water in a shaded area so that it does not heat up as a result of direct sunlight. Change the water often, as stagnant water can harbor bacteria and insects that are harmful to a dog’s digestive system. If there is a pool handy, your dog can cool himself off throughout the day by jumping in. Fourth, avoid any situation where the dog can stand on sun-baked surfaces such as sidewalks, beach sand, and truck beds.When a dog’s body temperature  gets too high, watch for these signs of potential heat stroke: an inordinate amount of panting, labored breathing, bright red gums or eye membranes, pronounced fatigue, collapse, unconsciousness and seizures. Immediately get your dog into the shade and/or cool water.

The hot summer season brings with it some very specific hazards - sunburn, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Not only are these hazards a threat to your human family, they can endanger the lives of your furry family members as well.  You might consider protective UV shirts.

 SUNBURN

What can you do to protect your pooch from the sun’s burning rays?  

First, keep your dog in the shade during those times when the sun’s rays are most intense - approximately 10 am to 4 pm.

Second, apply a little sun block to your dog’s most exposed areas - the tip of each ear and the nose. While your dog’s lip area is also vulnerable to sunburn, the chance that your dog will ingest any sunscreen applied there is too great. Just keep a close eye on it and make sure that the area doesn’t get too pink.

Third, pay special attention to your dog if he has a lighter colored fur. Just like their pale human counterparts, these dogs are more vulnerable to the burning effects of the sun. If, after a day out in the sun, any portion of your dog’s skin is reddened or blistered, immediately seek a veterinarian’s opinion and care.