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Disaster Preparations
 
All pet owners should have a kit for their pets, which should include:
·Supply of food for 7 days in an airtight, water proof container
·Drinking water
·Bowls for food and water
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In order to stay healthy and happy, a dog needs:
· A balanced diet
· Exercise
· Veterinary Care
· Companionship
Exercise
· A dog should not be permanently tied up, he needs regular exercise. A walk each day, and perhaps a game with a stick or ball, will help to keep your dog alert, active and relieve boredom.                                                                    read more . . .
How to Care for Your Dog
Healthy Puppy Schedule | Caring for Your Pet in Hot Weather | Building a Dog House |
How to Care for Your Dog | Disaster Preparations |
Your pets have special needs when the temperature and humidity are high.They can suffer from the same problems that humans do-overheating,dehydration and even sunburn. Dogs and cats mostly pant to cool themselvesand seek cool places to avoid the heat. In Belize, heatstroke can develop very quickly.So protect your companion animal from the elements and help them live a long and happy lives.     


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Caring for Your Pet in Hot Weather
 
The house should be wide enough for the dog to turn around and long enough for him to stretch out without any part of his body touching the sides. Remember to consider the dog s growth to adulthood.
The floor should be several inches above the ground, preferably on concrete blocks.
The roof should be slanted so rain won’t collect and hinged for easy cleaning.
The house should face away from prevailing winds and
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Building a Dog House
 
 
Healthy Puppy Schedule
Two weeks: Deworm

Four weeks: Deworm. Introduce commercial puppy food moistened with water or milk

Six weeks: First puppy vaccination (DHLPPCV) and deworming. Wean pup. Offer dry or canned commercial food.                                                 read more . .