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Take your dog to a quality veterinarian. Every dog needs the occasional health checkup. Start them off right and you'll save in the long run. |
Make sure your dog is getting the proper exercise. We hear all the time about a healthy diet and regular exercise helping our health - it helps your dog's too. |
Dogs explore the world with their mouths. Encourage them to chew on their toys instead of available electrical cords or other dangerous household items. |
Your dog is your pet, not the bacteria or parasites that prey on them. Keep your dog clean by brushing their coat and their teeth and keeping their areas clean. |
Don't over-bathe your dog. Dog's only need baths when their coat becomes soiled. Even if your dog lives indoors, you shouldn't bathe them more than every few weeks. Remember that a dog's skin is much more sensitive than a person's. Human shampoos remove the essential oils from their skin. Use a shampoo that is formulated for dogs. |
Keep your dog's ears clean. A healthy ear will be a pinkish grey in color and it will not have any odor. Check them regularly for ear mites and ear infections. If their ears don't look or smell right, consult with your veterinarian. |
We feel better when we have just taken a nice shower and we are clean. Dogs are very similar. Regular grooming, including brushing their hair and clipping their nails, is needed for every dog. Learn the grooming needs for your breed. |
If you have a large dog, talk to your vet and read up on gastric torsion, commonly known as "bloat". Never let your dog run and play immediately after eating. Also, don't let them drink water for 30 minutes after they eat. A dog should rest and let his food digest immediately after he eats. |
Never overfeed your dog. A puppy can eat three times a day, but an adult dog should only be eating twice a day. Read the label on your dog food for your dog's recommended serving size. Overfeeding can lead to obesity which can hurt your dog's quality of life and ultimately shorten his lifespan. |
Control fleas and ticks on your dog. There are many quality products sold in pet stores or talk to your vet about your options for dealing with this problem. |
Secure the lids of your indoor and outdoor trash cans or make sure the cans are behind closed doors. There are many things that we throw away that can be tempting to your dog but could seriously harm them. |
Pay attention to the plants that you put in your yard or bring into your house. Many can be harmful to your dog. See our list of common yet harmful plants. |
Feed your dog a high quality, fresh dog food. Life's Abundance dog food is our food of choice. It was formulated by veterinarian, Dr. Jane Bicks and is made fresh with human-grade ingredients. It's free of fillers, preservatives, and chemicals. Read more about this food on our dog nutrition page or online at MyAllNaturalDog.com. |
Avoid giving your dog chew toys that can be swallowed. There have been cases of intestinal problems from many of the chew products that claim to be digestable. |
Never leave your dog in an unattended, parked car. Dogs can be stolen from unattended vehicles and we hear stories on the news every summer about dogs that have been left in parked cars in the Phoenix heat and they dehydrate or die. |
Never feed your dog chocolate, coffee, alcoholic beverages or any food product containing salt - see our page on harmful foods for other foods to avoid. |
A dog should always have access to shade and clean water. We strongly recommend against keeping a dog outside in the Phoenix summer. |
Antifreeze and coolants have a sweet smell and taste to dogs. They are very poisonous and can kill your dog - see our page on other outdoor hazards. |
Walking your dog during a Phoenix summer can be a challenge. The hot asphalt can burn their feet and the hot temperatures can cause dehydration. |
"Once again thank you very much for the expert training and knowledge you have given to my husband and myself. I truly did not know what to do anymore with Leopold when, for no reason, he started marking in the house. Now that we understand the pack structure and have established ourselves as pack leaders Leopold has not had an accident in the house in 5 months. Thank you again!!" |
Cindy Goodyear, Arizona |
"Just a quickie to let you know that I took Shasta on a 50 minute walk today and she was nearly perfect from the get go! I can't believe it! Maybe it was beginners luck but I am just thrilled to enjoy a walk with her and I really think she enjoyed it too! Thank you so much!" |
Jill Gold Canyon, Arizona |
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