How Can I Keep My Dog Safe Outside?
One of the first things you will notice about your newest little addition is that he or she is very curious about EVERYTHING! They want to explore and sniff and taste everything. The world around them is full of stimulii and excitement,however their world isn’t danger free! Puppies have to be outdoors. Just like with chilren, puppies benefit from time outdoors.
The same goes for you, the owner. You want your dog to discover new things and become socialized, but are fearful that something might go wrong. Caution is the number one factor that should be taken into consideration when introducing your puppy to the outside.
Before you have any type of outdoor play especially if you are going to have canine play dates, make sure your puppy is up to date on all their shots as with puppy’s canine puppy friends are all up to date on their shots as well!
Do not let your puppy run around with strange dogs until he has been completely immunized. The age is typically between 15 and 20 weeks before all shots are given by the veterinarian. And keep a watchful eye over these other dogs when your puppy is out playing with them.
If you and your dog are having fun in a public area specifically designated for dogs, like a dog park or some place similar, take notice of the other animals. Are they coughing or sneezing? Do any of the other dogs appear to be going to the bathroom with diarrhea? The basic idea here is to do your best to keep your puppy away from potentially sick animals as best possible.
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A common parasite that affects dogs is worms, and can easily be spread from dog to dog and can be really bad for puppy! Another thing you need to do when taking your puppy outdoors, is keep your dog away from dangerous places such as wood piles, piles of rock, or bushes that are tangled. These places can be an accident waiting to happen!
I realize that it can be a lot of fun watching your energetic, excited puppy hunting down small critters and digging up piles of dirt, but you really do not know what is underneath and it’s better to divert your dog’s attention to something else safer.
If your puppy or dog does encounter one of these critters, especially a potentially poisonous snake you will want to get your canine friend to your vet or animal hospital as fast as possible! Do not wait and do not try to doctor the bite site yourself! Assume that it is poisonous and get to a veternarian as quickly as possible! Some venomous snakes have a quick acting venom or neurotoxin, so every second counts!
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