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Be prepared for a puppy emergency by having these essential items together in a canine first-aid kit. Set these things aside in a safe place or take them with you when you travel with your puppy.:
Strip of cloth to use as a muzzle
Gauze pads
A sheet or towel that can be used to carry your puppy in a supine position
A few strips of cloth to tie around a bleeding wound
A tourniquet rod (use only in severe emergencies)
Hydrogen peroxide/betadine solution
The poison hotline number and a list of all poisonous plants
Bacitracin
Ice packs
Snakebite kit, if you’re in snake country
Towels to wet in case of heatstroke
Rectal thermometer
Towel and water jug (to be kept in your car) in case you get stranded
A roll of vet wrap (purchased at your puppy’s doctor) or bandage tape
Dogs GlossaryChecking a dog’s airway, breathing, and circulation.
Dogs Glossary1. An animal control agency run by local government to protect people from animals, take in strays, and manage animal issues and problems within the community. 2. A privately run shelter managed by individuals who want to protect, advocate for, and find homes for animals.
Dogs GlossaryA method of feeding dogs as closely as possible what they would eat in the wild: raw flesh and bones, along with vegetable matter from the stomachs of their prey. The acronym stands for either Bones and Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Food.
Dogs GlossaryA twice-yearly shedding of a dog’s undercoat.
Dogs GlossaryAn application to register a purebred puppy.
Dogs GlossaryA person who raises, sells, and often shows dogs of a specific breed. Reputable breeders screen parent dogs in an effort to produce healthy dogs that conform to breed standards.
Dogs GlossaryThe removal of a male dog’s testicles to render him infertile.
Dogs GlossaryA crisp, brief snap on a dog’s leash to discourage his current behavior.
Dogs GlossaryA small hand-held device that makes a sharp cracking sound when pressed. Paired with a food reward, an effective dog-training tool.
Dogs GlossaryA stretchy wrap that clings to itself used to cover and secure gauze bandages without tape.
Dogs GlossaryThe advent of a female dog’s term of fertility.
Dogs GlossaryThe stationary ring on a training collar that pulls on the collar, not the dog’s neck.
Dogs GlossaryTwo layers of fur — a top coat of stiff guard hairs and an undercoat that serves as insulation.
Dogs GlossaryThe term for hanging or drooping dog ears.
Dogs GlossaryA wide, cone-shaped plastic or cardboard collar that prevents a dog from being able to scratch her head. Used to prevent further injury or hasten healing.
Dogs GlossaryTo kill an animal to relieve suffering.
Dogs GlossaryHair that extends over a dog’s eyes.
Dogs GlossaryLong hair that runs from armpit to paw on the backs of a dog’s legs.
Dogs GlossaryKeeping a constant supply of dog food available so that the dog can decide when and how much to eat. It works best in single-dog households where there’s no competition for food.
Dogs GlossaryParasites that live in dogs’ hearts and cause heart failure. They’re transferred through mosquito bites.
Dogs GlossaryThe period when a female dog is fertile.
Dogs GlossaryA command and position in which a dog walks at your left side staying with you as you change direction or pace.
Dogs GlossaryA painful malformation of a dog’s hip socket. Some breeds are genetically predisposed to the condition.
Dogs GlossaryA localized area of skin infection. It’s usually round, red, and warm to the touch.
Dogs GlossaryThe floating ring of a training collar. Attach a leash to this ring for training purposes.
Dogs GlossaryA general term to describe either spaying or castrating a dog to render it infertile. Neutering and castrating are often used interchangeably.
Dogs GlossaryThe tufts of hair on the backs of a long-haired dogs legs that make him look like he’s wearing bloomers.
Dogs GlossaryA diagram of a dog’s ancestors for three or more generations that lists the registered names of the dogs and the titles they earned.
Dogs GlossaryA training collar with interlocking prongs that pinch a dog’s neck when tugged on. Some veterinarians recommend them above all other collars for training purposes.
Dogs GlossaryA verbal reward for a dog , such as an enthusiastic “good dog!”
Dogs GlossaryA training collar with interlocking prongs that pinch a dog’s neck when tugged on. Some veterinarians recommend them above all other collars for training purposes.
Dogs GlossaryNormal dog pulse is between 70 and 120 beats per minute. The pulse of a puppy ranges from 120 to 160 beats per minute.
Dogs GlossaryA place that supplies puppies to pet stores, usually without screening for possible genetic defects or properly socializing the puppies.
Dogs GlossaryThe pink part of a dog’s toenail. It supplies blood to the nail.
Dogs GlossaryThe paper certifying a dog’s registration with an accredited organization.
Dogs GlossaryAn application to register a purebred puppy.
Dogs GlossaryA word that lets a dog know that she is free to move.
Dogs GlossaryA network of animal lovers who rescue and find new homes for their favorite breeds or animals.
Dogs GlossaryTo give a dog a treat for a correct response while he’s still in the desired position.
Dogs GlossaryThe long, thick fur around a dog’s chest, shoulders, and neck.
Dogs GlossaryA condition in which your dog becomes anxious and stressed when you leave him.
Dogs GlossaryA twice-yearly process of casting off the undercoat in a double-coated dog.
Dogs GlossaryA single layer of hairs that comprises a dog’s fur.
Dogs GlossaryTo remove of both the uterus and the ovaries of a dog to render her infertile.
Dogs GlossaryPlucking the dead hairs from a dog’s coat.
Dogs GlossaryTests that check a dog’s immunity levels to determine exactly which vaccinations are needed.
Dogs GlossaryThe top layer of a double-coated dog composed of stiff guard hairs that tend to be naturally water-repellant. The top coat protects the dog’s skin and undercoat.
Dogs GlossaryA collar that enables you to guide your dog and to check her as necessary — a brief, sharp tug tightens the collar around the dog’s neck.
Dogs GlossaryThe form filled out when transferring the ownership of a registered purebred dog. It’s located on the back of the registration certificate.
Dogs GlossaryA plastic container filled with small treats or dog food. Shake it and give treats from it as a reward as you train a dog.
Dogs GlossaryFleecy or downy fur shorter than the top layer of a double-coated dog. The undercoat serves as insulation.
