Are Your Actions Reducing Your Pooch’s Lifespan? Here are Some Important Factors You Should Know About…

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There's no doubt about it; your actions could be causing Fido harm. I Heart Dogs reminds us of several ways you could be shortening your dog's life. However, if this is the case now is better than never to change those ways. You can get your dog vaccinated, microchipped, and pay more attention to his dental health.

Being a responsible dog owner is important not only for your pooch but for you too. At the end of your dog's life, you'll feel good knowing that you did everything possible to keep your furry best friend happy and healthy.

Not Vaccinating
While over-vaccination is an issue that needs to be addressed, all young puppies should receive the proper vaccines for the area they live in.

Not Microchipping
Thousands of pets get lost every year, and many of them never make it home. Microchips, are an excellent way to properly ID your pet without it disappearing. Half of the dogs that end up in shelters are reunited with their owners due to microchipping.

Avoiding Regular Vet Check-Ups
Yearly vet check-ups are important for maintaining your dog’s health. When you catch problems early, you can treat them and ensure your pet lives a long, healthy life.

Ignoring Dental Health
Dental health is so important! Not only can bad oral hygiene cause painful tooth decay, the infections can spread to the kidneys, respiratory system, heart, and liver.

Poor Containment
We all like to think that our pets are friendly, but when they’re out alone they can become very territorial and scared, which leads to aggression. Remember that not only can you be held financially responsible for any damages done by your dog.

Second-Hand Smoke Exposure
While we aren’t trying to give a public service announcement about the dangers of smoking, it is important to realize that second-hand smoke causes negative health effects on our dogs.

Obesity
Obesity is one of the most common problems we see in dogs today. Many people are over-feeding their pets without even realizing. Feed just enough food to keep him at a healthy weight.

Lack of Training
Many people want to skip training. A large number of dogs that end up homeless and in shelters were surrendered because they lacked the proper training to make them acceptable house pets.

Leaving Your Dog Unsupervised
It’s completely normal and often necessary for us to leave our dogs unattended at some point. But it’s how and when we do it that makes the difference. If you need to leave your young or active dog unattended, they may be best suited in a crate for their safety.

Feeding Unhealthy Table Scraps
We all love to share food with our dogs, and there are a lot of items that are perfectly safe to feed! But there are plenty of items that dogs should not have.



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