101 Dog Care Tips: 101 Things You Wish You Knew Before Getting A Dog (or Now that You Have One)

Learning things the hard way works but it always sucks.

Recently, some of my blogging friends shared their experiences and things that they had to learn the hard way. They shared some invaluable insights gained from their mistakes.

101 Dog Care Tips: 101 Things You Wish You Knew Before Getting A Dog (or Now that You Have One)

People hate reading manuals. Some of that might have to do with the quality of the manuals themselves, while some of that might simply be the result of the “I know best what is good for my dog” syndrome.

Learning the easy way

I bet that even if you had dogs your entire life, there are still things you can learn.

Not every time we go through hard times we learn the right lesson. Not everything that was a truth written in stone a year ago is still true today. And most certainly you have not personally experienced every potential bump on the road.

Our understanding of dogs improves. Veterinary science constantly evolves. Changing lifestyles generate new challenges.

While some truths remain the same, the potential disasters do not.

The introduction of modern dangers

Ourselves, our parents and even our grandparents knew that dogs will eat just about anything.

Some harmful things we should keep away from our dogs are the same as they’ve always been. But there are some deadly risks the previous generations never heard of.

Some human food items can be harmful or toxic to dogs. But did you know there are some brand new toxins out there that can kill your dog? Do you know what xylitol is, where it can be hiding and what it could do to your dog? What about e-cigarettes? Potentially safe for humans but not at all safe as a chew toy when discovered in a purse.

More risks inside and outside your home

The world is becoming more populated, there is more traffic, more appliances, more packaging, more gadgets, more chemicals …

Did you know that almost daily dogs die suffocating in snack bags?

If you had to sit down and write up all the things in your dog’s daily life that can potentially hurt them, how many do you think you’d end up with? Could you get to 101?

Would you want to take your chances of missing a few?

 

101 Essential Tips – Puppy or New Dog – Health & Safety by Dr. Jason Nicholas is a must read

Are you worried that reading that much information will give you a headache? 101 does sound intimidating, doesn’t it? Do not worry. This book has a very reader-friendly, fun design and the vital information is presented in easy-to-read, bite-sized chunks.

You can read it, your kids can read it and enjoy it. And learn vital information in the process.

We all want our dogs to have the happiest, healthiest and safest life possible.

Perhaps you do, but I certainly don’t know everything. I bet you that reading 101 Essential Tips – Puppy or New Dog – Health & Safety you will find at least a few bits of information that will surprise you? Are you up for the bet?

Dr. Jason Nicholas is passionate about helping you keep your dog safe from emergencies, and he has the experience and advice to help you do so.  Pet emergencies are common. And though they range in both severity and price, many will cost you anywhere from several hundred to a few thousand dollars, and many can cause your pet debilitating pain, illness, or even death.  While you’re at it, you can also check out their fantastic blog and Facebook page, both fountains of great information.

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Jana Rade

I am a graphic designer, dog health advocate, writer, and author. Jasmine, the Rottweiler of my life, was the largest female from her litter. We thought we were getting a healthy dog. Getting a puppy from a backyard breeder was our first mistake. Countless veterinary visits without a diagnosis or useful treatment later, I realized that I had to take Jasmine's health care in my own hands. I learned the hard way that merely seeing a vet is not always enough. There is more to finding a good vet than finding the closest clinic down the street. And, sadly, there is more to advocating for your dog's health than visiting a veterinarian. It should be enough, but it often is not. With Jasmine, it took five years to get a diagnosis. Unfortunately, other problems had snowballed for that in the meantime. Jasmine's health challenges became a crash course in understanding dog health issues and how to go about getting a proper diagnosis and treatment. I had to learn, and I had to learn fast. Helping others through my challenges and experience has become my mission and Jasmine's legacy. I now try to help people how to recognize and understand signs of illness in their dogs, how to work with their veterinarian, and when to seek a second opinion. My goal is to save others the steep curve of having to learn things the hard way as I did. That is the mission behind my blog and behind my writing. That is why I wrote Symptoms to Watch for in Your Dog, which has turned out being an award-winning guide to dog owners. What I'm trying to share encompasses 20 years of experience.

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