More Dog Care Tips

Here are some preventive dog care tips:

Be sure to have all new dogs examined by a veterinarian to ensure that it has no major health problems and is started on a program of preventive care. Assuring your dog’s well-being requires regular care and close attention to any hint of ill health. Consult your veterinarian if your dog shows any of the following signs:

• Abnormal discharge from the nose, eyes, or other body openings
  
• Abnormal behavior, sudden viciousness, or lethargy
  
• Abnormal lumps, limping, or difficulty getting up or lying down
  
• Loss of appetite, marked weight losses or gains, or excessive water consumption
  
• Difficult, abnormal, or uncontrolled waste elimination
  
• Excessive head shaking, scratching, and licking or biting any part of the body
  
• Dandruff, loss of hair, open sores, or a ragged or dull coat
  
• Bad breath or excessive tartar deposits on teeth