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The first day of April is known by lots of as a day for functional jokes. April Fool’s Day gives some a green light or excuse to say something or do something that isn’t based in truth. These jokes a lot more typically than not result in laughter, and the person who has been the victim of the prank typically says something like “I didn’t even pay attention to the date” or “I must have known!” This whole day of pranks makes me wonder something about my own pets: do family pets understand the concept of a functional joke? Do animals have the capacity to mislead each other or do something that isn’t based in truth? Jokes can be fun and the source of laughter and happiness if planned properly; if not, they can create an atmosphere of danger. When my neighbor told his partner a few years ago that their pet dog ran away (as an April Fool’s day joke), she rushed home and in so doing got a speeding ticket. It would have been a lot worse had she gotten into an accident on the way home. After giving it some thought, I’m not sure how I feel about April Fool’s Day as a holiday or as a day for celebration. call me a party pooper but I would probably like not to become a victim of someone’s functional joke, and I have no interest in playing a functional joke on another person.
All jokes aside, how do we stop our dogs from actually getting lost or running away? keeping our pet dog inside the home is always safer than leaving them outside, even in a fenced yard. A figured out pet dog can dig, crawl, jump, and find some other way around the fence, and that’s assuming the fence is secure. even the best-intentioned gardener, pool maintenance person or meter reader can easily forget to close a gate behind them. another bad idea is keeping a pet dog tied to something and left there alone. This is not only an escape hazard, but can often result in a good-natured pet dog becoming aggressive; enjoying people walking by and not being able to interact with them other than barking at them is not a good position for a pet dog to frequently be in.
No matter how well-trained you feel your pet dog is, if you take him outside in public, put him or her on a leash. It is easy for a pet dog to become attracted to something down the street and decide that today is the day for bolting. A good leash that is attached to a strong, correctly fitting collar improves safety and can also be quite stylish. A pet dog bolting down the street can be injured or be involved in an accident. If the attraction is terrific enough and you’re not training for a marathon yourself, it’s also possible for pet dog to get lost. The other purpose of a collar is so that you can attach identifying information on it. nothing has helped return a lot more dogs to their owners as much as identifying information on a pet’s collar.
One last thing that can help a lost pet dog (or cat) return to their home is a microchip. These small chips placed painlessly under the skin can help a lost pet be identified by scanning the device with a hand held scanner. Although this is a terrific idea and will certainly aid in helping lost dogs find their homes, it’s not a substitute for other safety procedures for stopping the pet dog from getting lost in the first place. The microchip is crucial but must always be considered as a final safety net must your pet become lost.
Dogs love to roam outdoors, they love to play with other dogs, they love to see and greet people, and they love to chase after other animals. I feel it’s better to allow a pet dog to be a pet dog and take pleasure in the outdoors and the company of other pets, but while being supervised in a closed area. pet dog parks are also terrific places for a pet dog to run complimentary for a little while as they’re safely enclosed and being observed. The only downside of pet dog parks is the potential for disease transmission and transmission of parasites and fleas. prior to bringing a pet dog to the pet dog park it is crucial to make sure they are on a flea and tick preventative and a heartworm preventative. It is also good to avoid taking your pet dog to the park if he or she is showing any signs of health problem such as an infection or an open wound.
Keeping our dogs safe is our responsibility. part of that safety is also paying attention and noticing if something is not ideal with our pets, and then getting them the proper veterinary care. having a good relationship with the veterinarian is one of the best ways to keep our family pets healthy. Also, a 1800PetMeds pharmacist is here to answer any medication related questions that you may have.
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