Puppy-Proofing Your Home

 

Adopting a new pup may be exciting, but you'll realize later on that your house isn't safe for puppies yet. Thus, you should puppy-proof your home first. You should know how - and when - to make your home safe for puppies before adopting a new puppy. Puppies are very energetic and curious creatures, so you should think a step ahead before pup accidents happen.

You probably haven't thought that some yard and indoor plants can be harmful to your pup. Here are some of the plants to keep away from your puppy:

●snake plants

●lilies

●oleander

There are also outdoor plants that can be toxic to your pup, such as palms (Sago and Areca) and weeping fig trees. Thus, keep them out of your puppy's reach.

However, you don't need to throw your beloved plants away. You can still keep them, but ensure that your plants aren't reachable to puppies.

If your pet is showing any signs of illness, contact your veterinary clinic Kerrville TX for an appointment.

What to Feed Your French Bulldog

 

For starters, here are the basics on feeding a bulldog:

●Use a straight-sided bowl with a flat bottom. Bowls with this structure make eating more comfortable for a bulldog.

●Opt to use a stainless feeding bowl. It gives so many advantages. First, stainless bowls are less likely to accumulate bacteria than plastic ones. It's also easier to clean. As a bonus, plastic bowls are longer-lasting.

On average, an English bulldog may live 8 to 10 years old. You can maximize your bulldog's life expectancy by providing a healthy diet with the right amount of carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Remember that you should not overfeed bulldogs. They're prone to obesity and overeating. Thus, free-feeding may not be advisable for them. Lastly, there's no standard amount of food that bulldogs should eat. It depends on your dog's build, age, metabolism, and activity level.

Your veterinarian Kerrville TX is a valuable source of information about your pet's diet and nutritional needs.