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Normal canine vital signs:
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Rectal Temperature: 99.5-102.8
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Pulse: 60-120 beats per minute
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Breathing: 14-22 breaths per minute
How do you get your dog to take a pill? Place the pills in his cookie jar. They will absorb the flavor into the pill and your dog won't refuse to take his medication next time. Or you can put the pill in a dab of peanut butter and use a dog cookie or piece of cheese as a reward. The pill can also be put into a teaspoon of cottage cheese.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals offers free answers to pet-care questions. The ASPCA Ani-Med Pet Care Information is available at http://www.animed.org/index2.htm.
Wondering how to remove a tick from your dog?
Click here http://www.snopes.com/oldwives/tick.asp and scroll down to “As to how to remove a tick."
Click here to learn how to get a microchip for your dog
Animal Poison Control Center - 888-4-ANI-HELP (888 426-4435) a unique, emergency hotline providing 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week telephone assistance to veterinarians and animal owners. The Center's hotline veterinarians can quickly answer questions about toxic substances found in our everyday surroundings that can be dangerous to animals. There is a $65 consultation fee paid by the animal owner, veterinarian or product manufacturer. Their web site is http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/.
For grooming and care tips, click on Thank You For Caring About My Life on the Articles & Forms page
Pet RX.com Pet Pharmacy. Get your pet's prescriptions & supplies for less!
Shirley's Wellness Cafe Alternative-medicine information for Cancer in pets
Veterinary Pet Insurance Healthcare coverage for your pet.
For more information on health care, refer to the Heath Care section on the Articles and Forms page
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