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HOW TO CHECK YOUR PET’S TEMPERATURE

Normal Temperature for Dog & Cat : 100-1020F / 37.80C – 39.40C
Instructions for Rectal Temperature :

Some dogs will allow you to take their temperature, but others don’t like it at all. It might be easier if you get another person to assist by holding your dog.
If using a mercury thermometer, remember to shake it with a quick flick of the wrist until the mercury is below 94 degrees. Then lubricate the thermometer with petroleum jelly, KY jelly or other water-based lubricant.
Have your helper hold the head and front part of the body by tightly hugging your dog.

Lift the tail and insert the thermometer slowly and carefully into the rectum, located just below the base of the tail. Insert the thermometer about 1 inch and hold in place – two minutes for mercury thermometers or until the digital thermometer beeps. Remove the thermometer and read the temperature.

Instructions for Ear Temperatures

The normal Ear temperature in dogs is between 100.0 degrees and 103.0 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees and 39.4 degrees Celsius). The ear thermometer works by measuring infrared heat waves that come from the ear drum area. The ear drum is
considered to be a good indicator of body temperature as it measures brain blood temperature. It is important to place the thermometer deep into the horizontal ear canal to obtain an accurate reading. An ear thermometer such
as the Pet-Temp® designed for cats and dogs works best due to a longer arm that allows for the probe to be placed deeper into the ear canal. The first few times you use it, take both an ear and rectal temperature and
compare. The results should be very close if you are using the proper ear technique. If your dog has a body temperature less than 99 degrees or over 104 degrees,contact your veterinarian or local emergency facility
immediately.

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HOW TO CHECK YOUR PET’S TEMPERATURE

Normal Temperature for Dog & Cat : 100-1020F / 37.80C – 39.40C
Instructions for Rectal Temperature :

Some dogs will allow you to take their temperature, but others don’t like it at all. It might be easier if you get another person to assist by holding your dog.
If using a mercury thermometer, remember to shake it with a quick flick of the wrist until the mercury is below 94 degrees. Then lubricate the thermometer with petroleum jelly, KY jelly or other water-based lubricant.
Have your helper hold the head and front part of the body by tightly hugging your dog.

Lift the tail and insert the thermometer slowly and carefully into the rectum, located just below the base of the tail. Insert the thermometer about 1 inch and hold in place – two minutes for mercury thermometers or until the digital thermometer beeps. Remove the thermometer and read the temperature.

Instructions for Ear Temperatures

The normal Ear temperature in dogs is between 100.0 degrees and 103.0 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees and 39.4 degrees Celsius). The ear thermometer works by measuring infrared heat waves that come from the ear drum area. The ear drum is
considered to be a good indicator of body temperature as it measures brain blood temperature. It is important to place the thermometer deep into the horizontal ear canal to obtain an accurate reading. An ear thermometer such
as the Pet-Temp® designed for cats and dogs works best due to a longer arm that allows for the probe to be placed deeper into the ear canal. The first few times you use it, take both an ear and rectal temperature and
compare. The results should be very close if you are using the proper ear technique. If your dog has a body temperature less than 99 degrees or over 104 degrees,contact your veterinarian or local emergency facility
immediately.

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HOW TO MEDICATE YOUR PET

HOW TO MEDICATE YOUR PET:

1.You may have to give your pet medication in either the liquid or tablet form. If your pet doesn’t like this idea, remember it’s for your pet’s own good. Start by wrapping your pet’s body and legs tightly in a towel, leaving only its

head slicking out from the towel

2.If you cradle your pet in one arm, and place your thumb and forefinger on either side of its face, you can force the mouth open by applying gentle pressure at the space between the teeth.

3.This will allow you to deposit a pill in your pet’s mouth.

4.Next, massage or rub your pet’s throat until he or she swallows.

5.If you have to give your pet a liquid medication, use the above procedure but insert the dropper between the cheek and teeth and, while lifting the chin upward, slowly dispense the medication.

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Dog Care Tips and Tricks

For a healthy and happy pet, the 4 basic needs are
1. Proper nutrition
2. Proper exercise
3. Preventive medicine and procedures
4. Proper training for physical and mental health conditions.

  • Follow the given vaccination schedule [6weeks – 7 in one/dp, 2m-kc, 7 in one;12weeks – ARV; 7 in one kennel by 7-in-1, ARV and kennel cough annual booster]. Please collect your rabies municipal tags by applying online after completion of the yearly vaccination.

  • Follow the given de-worming schedule at 3weeks, 5weeks & every 2 weeks till 6 months, and then every 1 month if require following a stool check.

  • Do not take your pet out of the compound for a walk and meet unvaccinated dogs before the vaccination schedule is complete.

  • Pups are immature and need the security of a warm clean bed.

  • Do not suddenly change your pet’s food; it can be dangerous.

  • Do not bath your puppy before the vaccination schedule is complete. Take the advice of the doctor for the recommended shampoos for your pet’s individual needs.

  • If your pup needs a bath at this point bring it to our pet hygiene center for a professional bath.

  • Don’t allow your dog to drink rainwater or stagnant water.

  • If your pup scratches you or bites before vaccination, first wash off with soap and water. Only a dog with rabies can transmit rabies. You do not need an anti-rabies vaccine for this.

  • In case your dog is bitten by an unvaccinated dog (pedigree or stray) within 1year of the vaccination; call us for a re-vaccination schedule.

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How to check the temperature and medicate an animal

Checking your pet’s temperature :

Here are 2 of the best ways to take the temperature in most animals.

1. Instructions to obtain rectal temperature: Some pets will allow you to take their temperature, but others don’t like it at all. It might be easier if you get another person to assist you by holding your pet. If you are using a mercury thermometer, remember to shake it with a quick flick of the wrist until the mercury is below 94 degrees. 

1. Lubricate the thermometer with petroleum jelly, ky jelly, or other water-based lubricants. Have your helper hold the head and front part of the body by tightly hugging your pet. Lift the tail and insert the thermometer slowly and carefully into the rectum, located just below the base of the tail. 

2. Insert the thermometer about 1 inch and hold in place – two minutes for mercury thermometers or until the digital thermometer beeps. Remove the thermometer and read the temperature. 

3. The ear thermometer works by measuring infrared heat waves that come from the eardrum area. The eardrum is considered to be a good indicator of body temperature as it measures brain blood temperature. 

4. It is important to place the thermometer deep into the horizontal ear canal to obtain an accurate reading. An ear thermometer such as the pet-temp designed for the cats and dogs works best due to a long arm that allows for the probe to be places deeper into the ear canal. 

5. The first few times you use it, take both an ear and rectal temperature and compare. The results should be very close if you are using the proper ear technique. If your dog has a body temperature less than 99 degrees or over 104 degrees, contact your veterinarian or local emergency facility immediately. 

6. If your dog has a body temperature less than 99 degrees or over 104 degrees, contact your veterinarian or local emergency facility immediately. 

2. Instructions to obtain ear temperatures: the normal ear temperature in dogs is between 100.0 degrees and 103.0 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees and 39.4 degrees celsius).

1. The ear thermometer works by measuring infrared heat waves that come from the eardrum area. the eardrum is considered to be a good indicator of body temperature as it measures brain blood temperature. 

2. It is important to place the thermometer deep into the horizontal ear canal to obtain an accurate reading. an ear thermometer such as the pet-temp® designed for cats and dogs works best due to a long arm that allows for the probe to be placed deeper into the ear canal.

3. The first few times you use it, take both an ear and rectal temperature and compare. the results should be very close if you are using the proper ear technique. 

4. If your dog has a body temperature less than 99 degrees or over 104 degrees, contact your veterinarian or local emergency facility immediately.

5. A high temperature could mean your dog has an infection or heat-related illness. do not give crocin/paracetamol, if the temperature is high. Wet the body with water and bring the pet to the clinic. a temperature below normal can be just as serious, indicating other problems such as shock. Place hot water bottles, wrap the pet, especially the paws and bring it immediately to the clinic.

Medicating your pet :

1. You may have to give your pet medication in either liquid or tablet form. Start by wrapping your pet’s body and legs tightly in a towel, leaving only its head sticking out from the towel. 

2. If you cradle your pet in one arm, and place your thumb and forefinger on either side of its face, you can force the mouth open by applying gentle pressure to the space between the teeth. This will allow you to deposit a pill in your pet’s mouth.

3. Next, massage or rub your pet’s throat until he or she swallows. If you have to give your pet a liquid medication, use the above procedure but insert the dropper or pilling gun or pilling pocket between the check and teeth and, while lifting the chin upward, slowly dispense the medication. 

4. If you need to crush your tablets, never crush two medicines together and give. Crush them separately and give them separately. 

Condition your pet to these procedures early so it will not be a pain to medicate later in life. You can practice every day with vitamin tablets and syrups.

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Puppy Training: Teaching Good Behavior

It is important to start training your new puppy as soon as you bring it home. Training can be done yourself or a professional can be hired. Local dog training classes are often available. Ask your veterinarian to recommend a trainer or look in your local newspaper for a trainer in your area.

There are two types of training: Behavioral and obedience

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Behavioral training prevents or corrects bad habits that your puppy or dog may develop or already has developed. Jumping, car chasing, begging, climbing on furniture, and chewing are just a few. It is very important to be consistent during the training process. For example, do not let your puppy on the couch unless you are planning to allow it on the couch when it is full-grown. This will confuse it, causing problems.

Taking the time to learn natural dog behavior and satisfying the dog’s natural instincts along with proper exercise will help you communicate to your dog and can mean the difference between success and failure.

Obedience training is training the dog to obey certain commands such as sit, stay, come, and teaching it to heel. Training sessions should be frequent but short to prevent your dog from becoming bored; ten to fifteen-minute sessions, two or three times a day will be sufficient.

Tip: Training your dog right before meals will help them associate their meal with a reward for the training and also make them more interested in the food treat you use in your training session.

Before giving a word command to your dog, speak its name to get its attention; then speak a one-word command such as “stay,” “sit,” “come” or walking on a loose leash. Do not get impatient. Never use negative reinforcement(harsh interaction or reprimands). Do not call your dog to come to you for punishment because this will teach your dog not to come on command. Be sure to keep any frustration out of the tone of your voice. If you feel yourself becoming frustrated, take a break. Your dog can sense this and will start to associate training with your unhappiness. You cannot hide your frustration from a dog. You cannot pretend. Dogs can feel human emotions, so stay relaxed, firm and confident.

Some of the specific commands are “sit,” “stay,” “come,” “down” and walking on a loose leash(heel). When speaking the commands, say them loudly and clearly, repeating them often. The dog may have to hear the commands over and over, but will soon begin to associate the word with its meaning. Always remember to praise your dog when it responds correctly. This will encourage your dog to perform correctly the next time. You may either use food, or toy, or affection such as a belly rub, a pet or verbal praise as the reward or both. Motivation should be given utmost importance while training pups/dogs with a smile on the trainer/owner/handler’s face for positive response.

The heel command should actually be one of the first things you teach your puppy or dog. They need to learn how to follow. Once you establish this all other aspects of training will be easier and their behavior in general will be better as the dog will learn to respect you as the leader.

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All You Need to Know About Diabetes in Dogs

Diabetes mellitus is a diseased state by which the body suffers from either an absolute shortage of insulin (Type I), or from an incorrect response from the cells to the insulin that is being produced, a condition termed insulin resistance (Type II). Both of these conditions will prevent the muscles and organs from converting glucose to energy, and will result in excessive amounts of glucose in the blood, which is also referred to as hyperglycemia.

An affected dog will be hungry a lot of the time, since glucose is not making it to the brain; glucose levels in the brain are too low for the brain to register that it is receiving food. Because insulin is not giving the muscles and organs the signal to convert glucose to energy, the excess glucose in the blood will be carried out of the body in urine instead of being used for energy, and there will be a concurrent lack of energy. There is also increased thirst as a result of the increase in urine. The liver is adversely affected by this condition, as are the eyes and kidneys.

Diabetes mellitus is diagnosed by the presence of the typical clinical signs (excess thirst, excess urination, excess appetite, and weight loss), in addition the presence of a persistently high level of glucose in the blood stream, and the presence of glucose in the urine.

The normal level of glucose in the blood is 80-120 mg/dl (4.4-6.6 mmol/L). It may rise to 250-300 mg/dl (13.6-16.5 mmol/L) following a large or high-calorie meal. However, diabetes is the only common disease that will cause the blood glucose level to rise above 400 mg/dl (22 mmol/L). Some diabetic dogs will have a glucose level as high as 700-800 mg/dl (44 mmol/L), although most will be in the range of 400-600 mg/dl (22-33 mmol/L).

To conserve glucose within the body, the kidneys do not filter glucose out of the blood stream into the urine until an excessive level is reached. This means that dogs with a normal blood glucose level will not have glucose in the urine. Diabetic dogs, however, have excessive amounts of glucose in the blood, so it will be present in the urine. After the blood sugar reaches 180 mg/dl, the excess blood sugar is removed by the kidneys and enters the urine. This is why dogs and people with diabetes mellitus have sugar in their urine (called glucosuria) when their insulin is low.

Dogs with diabetes mellitus require one or more daily insulin injections, and almost all require some sort of dietary change. In general, they must be fed the same food in the same amount on the same schedule every day. Although the dog can go a day or so without insulin and not have a crisis, this should not be a regular occurrence; treatment should be looked upon as part of the dog’s daily routine.

Once the diabetes mellitus is properly regulated, the dog’s prognosis is good as long as treatment and monitoring are consistent. Most dogs with controlled diabetes live a good quality of life with few symptoms of disease

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Positive Reinforcement Training for Dogs

One of the easiest ways to train a dog is to use positive reinforcement. In positive reinforcement dog training, you give the dog a reward to reinforce a behaviour you like. For example, if you ask your dog to sit and he does it, you give him a treat. You’re rewarding his good behaviour. Knowing which rewards your dog finds motivating can help make training a dog fun, swift and interesting.

The following are ways in which you can reward a dog’s good behaviour:

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1. TREATS

Food rewards are most commonly used when we think about positive reinforcement. Treats are fast and easy to dispense, and they’re a great way to reward a behaviour immediately. If you use clicker or marker, it’s easy to make sure your dog receives a treat the instant he performs a certain behaviour. Treats are perfect for training sessions when you are trying to get a dog to repeat a certain behaviour in rapid succession.

The downside of using treats to reward a dog is that it’s not always convenient to carry treats around. It can also be an issue if you’re working with a dog with weight issues.

2. GAMES

Games are another fun way to reward your dog. You can initiate a game your dog enjoys when your dog does something you like. Games are used in much the same way food is in positive reinforcement training. Ask your dog to do something, and as soon as he does what you’ve asked, initiate a game, such as tug of war or fetch. It’s easy to slip a training session into a game of tug-of-war or fetch, too. Pull out a tug toy or ball. Ask your dog to sit before the game begins. As soon as he sits, offer him the toy and begin playing. During the game, give your dog the “leave it” command. Once he lets go, ask him to lie down. As soon as he’s lying down, offer him the toy or throw the ball. This is a fun way to reinforce your dog’s training.

3. ACCESS TO OUTDOORS

Most dogs love being outside. There are new smells, interesting sights, and all kinds of things to explore. Use your dog’s love for the outdoors as part of your positive reinforcement training program.

House breaking is a good way to use this type of reward. Take your dog or puppy outside on leash to the spot where you want him to pee or poop. Don’t allow him to explore and stay in the same spot. If he doesn’t relieve himself, take him back inside and try again a little later. If he does relieve himself, praise him and take him for a walk around the neighborhood, allowing him to stop and sniff and explore as often as he likes. Soon your dog will learn that he’ll get to spend time outside only after he/she pees and poops in the right spot.

4. ATTENTION FROM YOU

Most dogs love nothing better than having some snuggle time, praise, and attention from you. Your attention can be used as a reward when your dog is well behaved. One way you can do this is to wait until your dog comes to you for some petting. Instead of lavishing him with attention immediately, ask him to work for it first. For instance, you can ask him to sit or lie down. When he does as you ask. If he doesn’t, step away for a few seconds, then return and give him the command again. Your dog will quickly learn that certain behaviours get him lots of your attention.

5. PLAYTIME WITH OTHER DOGS

Many dogs also love to play with other dogs. You can use access to other dogs as a reward for good behaviour. For example, take a trip along with your dog to your neighbours. Have your dog wait until you give him permission to jump out of the car. Ask him to sit or wait again before you open the gate to allow him access to the other dog. You can wait him out, or return to the car if necessary, if he doesn’t comply. As soon as he learns that responding to your commands is the only way he’ll get playtime with other dogs, he will begin offering these behaviours.

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