Every Day Preventative Health Care For Your Dog

You have decided to adopt a Labradoodle. Now come decisions about his diet and vaccines he should have and when he should have them. He is totally dependent upon you now to provide what he needs for a healthy, balanced life. And what a wonderful addition to your life; he is lively, playful and eager to follow your lead.

The recommended chew toys you purchased should help to strengthen his jaws and keep his teeth and gums healthy. His nutritious diet will give him all he needs to keep him away from “people” food and its dangers for him. Just as important are his veterinarian recommended pet ramps and dog steps, which provide the means to keep him from jumping to reach the sofa.

 He has his dog bed and crate for training, as well. His dog bed aside, he will no doubt be joining you on the bed for dream time with the aid of his pet ramps and dog steps. Right from the beginning you are determined to give him every chance to grow and thrive in his environment. His vaccinations are on schedule to prevent Distemper, Rabies, and Parvovirus, and his Adenovirus vaccination to protect him against hepatitis and kennel cough. Since his breeding was sound and his breeder provided you with records of his good health, you have a strong foundation.

Your new “best friend” will be taking walks with you in parks and woodsy areas, so you know to watch for signs of dog parasites (fleas, ticks, mites and worms). Regular flea treatments are part of his prevention program. His healthy diet will be keeping him fit and trim, will avoid flatulence and keep other gastric problems at bay. If he sustains a cut or small wound on your adventures, his special doggie first aid kit is close at hand.

 Dog bloat can be a serious health issue for some breeds more than others. Now exercising does not begin until at least 2 hours after a meal and the meals are smaller. You have even learned to gently cleanse the tearstains around your dog’s eyes; he is “white” and part poodle, after all.

You have really taken this very seriously, down to brushing his teeth regularly and tending to his grooming needs, but you neglected to notice that garden episode when your curious friend quickly chomped down on some tulip bulbs. How fortunate that he was able to pass them in his stool, with no lingering symptoms of distress. Whew! And not too much later he was back inside on his pet ramps, joining you on the sofa.