March 2007 Care Tips

Call the veterinarian to have your dog tested for heartworm, and start it on preventative medication. Check with your veterinarian, too, to see if any other vaccinations, such as Lyme disease and Rabies vaccines, are needed. Make sure chocolates are not within your dogs reach at Easter time. Too much candy is bad for your dog, so don’t hide the children’s Easter egg candy where the dog can find it. If you have friends with dogs, stage an Easter egg hunt for them. Use plastic eggs, and place a small treat or biscuit in each one. Clean up any winter debris that has surfaced from under snow piles, such as stray garden tools, large rocks, or other foreign objects. March can mean a wet and muddy dog. Stock up on grooming supplies, including brushes and combs.