Shoes protect your pet’s paws from extreme weather, toxic chemicals, and sharp objects. However, your puppy needs time and lots of positive reinforcement to be comfortable wearing those booties.

When choosing shoes for your puppy, look for the best pair that fits him well. Shoes that are too snug or have too much room won’t dwell well with your canine friend. To get the exact measurements of his paw, use a pencil to mark the length and width of a paw.  The length is obtained by marking the position of his heel, and placing another mark at the tip of his longest nail. Make sure to round up to the next shoe size, if your puppy’s paw measurements are in between sizes.

When putting the new shoes on your puppy’s paws, start by pulling down the zipper or loosening the straps so there’s plenty of room for the foot to slide in. To determine whether it’s a perfect fit, you should be able to feel your pup’s toes on the front of th ... Read more »

Hard dog food provides several benefits to you and your dog. Kibble helps clean a dog’s teeth and can be stored easily. It also promotes firm stools, and is quite less expensive compared to soft dog food. Switching your dog’s food from soft to hard kibble should be done gradually.

Start by placing 2/3 of your dog’s soft meal in his food bowl. Read the label of the hard dog food and determine how much he should be given for one meal. Measure a quarter of the recommended amount of dry dog food, and mix it with the soft food. Give this mixture to your pet at this ratio for at least six days.

Once you start giving this diet, make sure to watch your pet for signs of digestive upset including diarrhea, vomiting, or constipation.

You should also go on a “poop patrol” to see if there are any effects on his feces. If he exhibits any abnormal signs, maintain his meals on the same mixed percentage, until the symptoms subside. You are now re ... Read more »

Some pet owners find it a challenge to teach their dog to leave the cat alone. If you have just brought home a new kitten, your dog’s curiosity will certainly be piqued. When he goes after the new kitten, make sure to determine his intention—whether he wants to harm the kitten or he is happy to have a new playmate. It is important to make the distinction so you will know how to deal with the situation.

It would be alright if your dog is quite friendly to the newest addition to the household, however if there is animosity in his actions, you need to keep your kitten safe until your dog adjusts to the kitten’s presence.

It may be necessary to separate them since the kitten may scratch a dog’s eyes, or the dog can easily shake the life out of your kitten. Be sure that the kitten has a place to hide in.

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