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E' NATALE... IT'S CHRISTMAS
PERICOLO...DANGER!!!
Piante Pericolose!!!
Le Stelle di Natale ed il Vischio sono estremamente pericolose e velenose per i cani e gatti. Le foglie se ingerite, possono causare crampi addominali, aumento della salivazione diarrea, vomito e disturbi respiratori, arresto cardiaco ed arresto respiratorio.
Assicuratevi che queste piante non siano mai raggiungibili dal vostro animale ed ancora meglio se evitate di avere queste piante quando avete degli animali.
Cibi altamenti tossici!!!
Non date mai pezzetti di pandoro e specialmente non date mai pezzetti di panettone al vostro cane o gatto. L'Uvetta ha un effetto altamente tossico per il cane che anche in piccole quantità può causare gravi danni ai reni.
Ricordatevi che il cioccolato è velenoso per i pelosetti!
Non dategli zuccheri, possono provocargli il diabete, piuttosto dategli i biscottini formulati appositamente per cani e gatti che sono gustosissimi!
Dangerous Plants!!!
Poinsettias and Mistletoe are extremely dangerous and poisonous to dogs and cats. If ingested, the leaves can cause abdominal cramps, increased salivation, diarrhea, vomiting and respiratory disorders, cardiac arrest and respiratory arrest.
Make sure that these plants are never reachable by your animal and even better if you avoid having these plants when you have animals.
Highly toxic foods!!!
Never give pieces of pandoro and especially never give pieces of panettone to your dog or cat. Raisins have a highly toxic effect on dogs and even in small quantities can cause serious damage to the kidneys.
Remember that chocolate is poisonous to furry friends!
Don't give them sugars, they can cause diabetes, rather give them biscuits specially formulated for dogs and cats which are very tasty!
La migliore cura
è la prevenzione
Il modo migliore per evitare e quindi prevenire problemi di salute al vostro animale, è quello di sottoporlo regolarmente ad una visita di controllo annuale dal veterinario. In questo modo sarà possibile individuare i primi sintomi precoci e fare una diagnosi per poi avere la possibilità di curarlo.
Ricordiamoci che come per noi esseri umani, molte delle patologie e i disordini possono essere curati in modo molto più efficace se diagnosticati e presi in tempo, grazie alla moderna medicina veterinaria e ai progressi in alimentazione animale che giocano un ruolo molto importante nell'aiutare i nostri pelosetti a vivere una vita lunga e sana.
12 Tips for a Healthy, Happy Adult Dog
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Give your dog at least a half hour of your completely attention every day. Play with him/her, brush him, or practice some training exercercise such as obedience commands or tricks.
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Give him/her plenty of exercise every day.
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Make sure he/she wears a flat comfortable collar and up to date ID tag at all times, even indoors, just in case he/she gets out of your site, to help bring him home safe.
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Keep practicing basic obedience commands "Come", "Sit", "Down", "Heel" and so on... for his/her safety and for others. If you need, sign up for some sessions with a dog trainer.
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Take him/her to the veterinary at least once a year for a through physical exam and discussion of any new or ongoing health issues.
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If your doggy let you, brush his/her teeth once a day or two, three times a week to avoid tartar and plaque. Give also treats that can help teeth cleaning.
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Keep him/her on heartworm prevention during mosquito season and regular annual vaccines.
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Bath him/her whenever he/she's dirty, or itchy.
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If your doggy is home alone all day, because you are at work long hours, consider putting him/her in "doggie daycare" or hiring a dog walker of your trust to take him/her out during the day and keep the dog company. Everybody should understand that Dogs are very social and sensitive animals and they become bored, lonely and sometimes even depressed without companionship.
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Provide your dog with a comfortable place to rest, a comfy bed and blankets and respect his/her space and need tor "quiet time". Remember... Doggies have needs like us!
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Supervise children when they play with your dog, and teach them not to tease him/her or encourage undesirable behaviors, such as chasing and barking.
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Always give a clean and fresh water to your dog during the day!
Watch out
for the ears of wheat!!!
Beware of uncultivated meadows and wheat fields
This ear of corn is very dangerous, it can penetrate your dog's ear, nose, fingers and even bronchi.
If this is the case take your dog to the veterinary right away. If if you notice that your dog is shaking his ears repeatedly, if he has nasal discharge or swelling, or you see your furry baby walking with his/her head tilted to one side, do not wait, run to the vet, who will carefully extract it.
This foreign body can cause serious damage.
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So I advise you with all my heart for the sake of your pet to be careful where you take him/her for walks and runs, and on the way home pay attention to his/her behavior, just to be sure that everything is okay.
Building a future in which animals and humans live in harmony with each others and with nature.
The Ente Nazionale Protezione Animali Team is a volunteer-driven program providing veterinary services, humane education and adoptions. Their mission is to assist with long-term sustainable pet population management by rescuing them and finding the right family to love them and take care of them. As a life-long supporter of animal welfare, I am a big believer in what this organization is doing. To find out more head to their website: www.enpa.it
