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Doggy advice
Just Dogs wishes to help promote responsible dog ownership. This page will be built up over the coming months to provide access to some useful, practical pieces of information regarding doggy care and useful tips and snippets.
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Should I insure my dog?
It is a sensible idea to consider getting insurance for your favourite four legged friend. You never know what is around the corner and an unexpected illness or accident can result in very large vet bills.
We recommend Petplan as a good pet insurer. They are pet insurance specialists with a great reputation.
What is the correct way to trim my dogs nails?
Your pet's claw has blood vessels known as the 'quick'. It is very important that you don't cut into the quick. It is easy to locate the quick on animals with light coloured claws. For those with dark coloured claws it may be easier to locate the quick by looking on the underside of the nail. If you are unsure Just Dogs would recommend that you get in touch with your Vet, Vets Nurse or qualified groomer for a bit of advice (many Vet Nurses will trim your dogs nails for you free of charge).
To trim the nail, hold your pet's foot carefully and firmly and cut in a smooth action. If you are unsure of how much to trim take only a small amount at a time to ensure you do not overcut.
If your dog is walked regularly on hard surfaces they may never need to have their nails trimmed but if your dogs nails do grow quickly it is important to keep them trimmed back to prevent them growing inwards are hurting your dogs paw.
The benefits of a good walk - for you and your dog?
Daily exercise is one of the most important things you can offer your dog! Most experts recommend at least two walks a day, combined with lots of play and stimulation. If at all possible off-lead exercise if beneficial as this allows your dog to really stretch their legs and experience a bit of freedom. If you are in a busy area but want to offer a bit more room to roam you may want to consider purchasing an extendable dog lead.
It is also a good idea to ensure that your dog wears a tagged dog collar whenever you are outside for extra security and peace of mind.
Don't forget that every breed and individual dog is different and some will require more exercise than others and you will need to adjust your walk length according to the dog itself.
Don't forget your doggy etiquette when you are walking your dog. If you know your dog is not good with other dogs try to ensure that they are not off lead when there are other dogs around. If you are walking in the countryside and you are in an area with lots of farm animals or wildlife you should keep your dog under control and on a lead, particularly during the months of March - July (lambing season).
Most of all - have fun. Remember that walking your dog is good for you too - it keeps you fit and you often meet new friends when out walking your dog!
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