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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...Socialize your pet Socialize your petInsure the Safety of Both Animals and Yourself. To start, make certain that the new animal will be safe. Place the new pet in a pet carrier or some other sturdy structure that prohibits the dog from actually physically contacting the 3 quick steps to a healthier dog 3 quick steps to a healthier dog Naturally we all want whatever is best for our pet. Sometimes because of our hectic schedules, we tend to put our dog’s care at the bottom of our never ending list or it just becomes a habit of chores we perform daily without giving it to much thought. We stumble out of bed A Great Family Dog A Great Family Dog A breed of dog named the Boxer is known to be very family-friendly and they enjoy being around people. You should treat them as family members. Never underestimate their need for human companionship; this is one of the most notable traits of this breed. Disaster preperation for pets Disaster preperation for pets Just like with personal emergencies, being ready for a disaster will ensure the survival of your dog. If there is a tornado or an earthquake, you will not have any power for up to several weeks. It’s important for you and your dog to |
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Pet Tips
Canine CPRWould you know what to do if your dog’s heart or breathing stops due to an injury or illness? CPR can be used to help dogs just as it is used to help humans. To perform CPR on a dog, use the following procedure:--To check for a heartbeat, look at your dog’s chest and see if it is moving, or place your ear against his chest and listen for a heartbeat. His heart is located where the left elbow touches the chest. Place your hand in front of his nose to determine if he is breathing. Move onto the next step if he is unresponsive. --See if his airway is clear, and then pull the tongue forward out of his mouth. Even unresponsive dogs can still bite instinctively, so be careful not to get bitten. To open the airway, gently bring his head in line with his neck. --Watch for your dog’s chest to expand as you are breathing into his nose. Give him just enough air so the chest rises. Large dogs will require more air than small ones. Continue breathing into his nose, give one breath every three seconds. --Look into the dog’s mouth again for any objects that would block the airway, if his chest still does not rise when you breathe. If necessary, perform the Heimlich maneuver by turning him upside down with his back against your chest. With both arms, give his five strong, sharp hugs to the abdomen, until the object is expelled. Reach and remove it if you can see it. Until the airway is clear, do not start the chest compressions. --Turn the dog gently on his right side to start the compressions. Put the heel of your hand on his chest over his heart. Put the other hand palm down on top. Compress his chest 15 times, or about three compressions every two seconds. Press down about 1 inch for medium-sized dogs, harder for larger dogs and less for smaller dogs. Don’t press too hard because the dog’s ribs may be broken. Alternate the compressions and breathing—do two breaths after every 15 compressions. --Continue this until the dog has a hearbeat and is breathing regularly. As soon as he is stable, take him to the veterinarian. Get the dog to an emergency animal hospital immediately if you give him CPR and see that it is not helping. Share this article on Canine CPR with friends. 
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