Many canine breeds were originally bred to do various tasks and to serve alongside their owners. Dogs are smart creatures making them highly trainable. Here are some important tasks dogs have successfully performed through the years:

• Rescue operations.  Many stories have been told about people being rescued by dogs from drowning, fire, and other calamities. They are also indispensable during search and rescue operations. There is a growing list of canine breeds that are naturally and highly trainable rescuers. 
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If your senior female pup is having problems controlling her bladder then call your vet and schedule an appointment. Most often the cause is simply that your pup is getting older and starting to lose control of certain body functions. This is perfectly normal for aging dogs. It can be a problem if your pup is constantly wetting on the carpet or hard floor. However, you can help your pup and save your home by investing in washable female dog diapers. The dog diapers fit like regular diapers only there is a hole in the back for your pup’s tail to go through. The diapers will keep your dog dry and your floor clean. Use them while you’re away or overnight. Change the diaper often to prevent your dog from getting chaffed skin or urine scald. For more tips, talk with your Plano, TX veterinarian. Learn more here.

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If you own a cat or a dog then you probably will have fleas in your home at one time or another. When your dog or cat has fleas, you not only need to treat your dog or cat, but you also need to treat your home. If the fleas jump off your pet before dying they will simply revive themselves somewhere else in the home and jump back on your pet when the coast is clear. Treat your pets and then treat your home. If you treat the home before the pet then the fleas will just keep coming. Treat your home by using a flea spray or flea bomb. Read the directions carefully to know how to use the product. After spraying or ‘bombing’ wait the suggested amount of time and then vacuum your home. Empty the bag or clean the vacuum after to remove all fleas. For more tips, talk with your best veterinary clinic Plano, TX.

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Tick season is coming up and may already have started in your area. It’s important to check your dog regularly for ticks. You should check your dog at least once a day. Ideally, you should check your dog for ticks each time he comes in from the outdoors especially if he was out for a long walk or out in a wooded area. To check your dog, simply take him to a well let area outside or inside our home. Use a comb or your fingers to comb through your dogs fur for a basic check. Spot check the areas most prone for ticks. For instance, look under the chin and on the chest. Feel for any kind of bumps which might be a tick. Pick up each paw and look between the paw pads and on the leg. Check your dog’s underbelly as well. For more tips, call your vet Plano, TX.

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Children love dogs and dogs tend to love children, but this is not true for every dog. If you have a senior dog that doesn’t do well with loud noises or sudden movements then he probably won’t be too happy around children. Try to keep him in a room that is quiet and safe for him when there are children around. Children tend not to understand that dogs can get old and fragile. They see a dog and get super excited and want to run up to him and hug him or play with him. Sometimes children play too rough. Talk to children about your dog’s age and let them know he is old and may have trouble seeing or hearing them. Let them know he is not aggressive or mean he’s just scared and unsure. Keep children and senior dogs separate unless your dog is used to children on a daily basis. For more tips, consult with your Frisco, TX veterinarian. Click this link for additional details: http://planotxvets.com/ ... Read more »