Specializing in AKC standard Chihuahuas of all coat,
color and sizes . Home raised and breed to perfection
with love and care. All pup's are born and raised cage
free and are well socialized and in mint health
condition upon purchase. I raised the pups and dogs in
my home with my family. I do have the
right to refuse a sale if I feel the pup will not be safe or
well cared for.
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This list contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract.
Please note that the information contained in our plant lists is not meant to be all-inclusive, but rather a compilation of the most frequently encountered plants. For more information, contact us at napcc@aspca.org. Please note: Our email is not monitored 24/7, and should never be used to contact us with cases of suspected animal poisoning or other time-sensitive issues. If you think that your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, contact your local veterinarian or our 24-hour emergency poison hotline directly at 1-888-426-4435.
Do mealtimes include your puppy's big eyes staring at you pleadingly as you bring fork to mouth? If so, read on to find out how to teach your puppy table manners.
As with any training, the most important element is consistency. Your puppy must understand that pleading for food is not acceptable behavior.
There are different ways to communicate this to your puppy. One way is to pick a spot, in viewing range of the table, where you want your puppy to be during meals. Prior to each meal, bring your puppy to this spot and give a command such as "sit" or "stay". At first, your puppy will not understand that he is expected to stay in that spot, but eventually he will sit or lie-down. Praise him a lot when he performs the desired action. Everyone in your home will have to be consistent about this or you will confuse your pup. He won't understand that you don't want him at the table on some occasions, if it's okay on others. However, with consistency, eventually your puppy will understand what is expected of him at mealtime.
It's important to realize that some of the food we eat may be harmful to puppies. It may be high in calories or incomplete in nutrients. Puppies grow very quickly and need high levels of energy from their diets. Remember, puppies' stomachs are very small, so they need to get the proper balance of nutrients in a concentrated amount of food. Puppies' mouths are small too, which means that the product needs to be made especially for them. Whatever diet you choose for your puppy, make sure that he has plenty of water available at all times.
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If you suspect your pet has been exposed to a poisonous substance, get help immediately, even if you don't notice symptoms such as vomiting, excessive salivating, rapid breathing, or loss of consciousness. You can call your vet or the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435. The call is free, but the consult fee is $55. Be ready to report what your pet ate -- or what you think he ate -- and when. Provide your pet's vitals (age, weight, sex, chronic medical conditions) and symptoms, and have a pen and paper ready so you can write down any instructions you are given. |
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May 20-26 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Do you know how to prevent your dog from being on the giving end of a bite? Each year, 4.7 million Americans suffer a dog bite. To reduce the likelihood that your pet will bite -- even just a nip -- take these precautions:
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