Helpful Tips for Dogs
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Collecting a urine specimen from your dog – Male
Make sure that you use a clean plastic container. Your vet may provide you with…
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Collecting a urine specimen from your dog – Female
Make sure that you use a clean plastic container. Your vet may provide you with…
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Brushing your dog’s teeth
Teaching your dog to accept brushing will take some training, but will be very beneficial…
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Administering eye drops to your dog
Make sure that you wash your hands both before and after administering the medication to…
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Administering ear drops to your dog
Remember that the ear may be very painful and that even a passive dog may…
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Giving liquid medication to your dog
The easiest way to give your dog a liquid medication is to mix it with some canned food. To ensure that the medication is actually taken, it is best to give a small amount of food that the dog is certain to eat rather than a large portion that the dog may not complete. Some dogs may be unwilling to eat the food or may have dietary restrictions that prevent you from using this technique. If this is the case, you will need to administer the medication directly into your dog’s mouth.
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Giving your dog a pill
Instructions Grease the pill with a very small amount of margarine or butter so that…
