“Can I sniff you?”

With careful planning, caution, and patience, a new dog can be introduced into a home that already has a resident cat or dog, and all can live in the same household contentedly.  Be aware that while some pets become instant and life-long buddies, others may have long term objections and overall intolerance to one another.  As a general rule, opposite sex introductions tend to go smoother than same sex introductions.  Also, if the dogs are neutered or spayed, you will have an easier time introducing them and prevent an unwanted litter.  Below are some guidelines to assist in a positive introduction.

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What is poisonous?
Here is a quick reference guide to the more common house and garden plants that are toxic to most animals and children. If you have these plants, you need not dispose of them, but they should be kept out of reach from pets and children.

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Human - Dog   Age equivalents

Pet Information - The old theory that one year in the life of the dog is equivalent to seven years in the life of a human has been abandoned. The new scale of equivalents shown below is now recognized.

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Dogs are social animals; lack of exercise, boredom and loneliness can lead to destructive behaviors such as digging, chewing and barking.

 

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Microchips have been particularly useful in the return of lost pets. They can also assist where the ownership of an animal is in dispute.

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