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Every animal has five basic rights, which must be upheld by its owner.
THESE INCLUDE:
1. Freedom of movement
Dogs should not be curtailed for prolonged periods of time in kennel, outhouse or
chained up at the bottom of the garden.
2. Water/Food
Dogs should have constant access to clean, fresh water. Dogs should be fed at least
twice per day. Puppies should be fed three to four times per day until they are six
months old. Pet food manufacturers now produce breed-specific formulae which have a
certain balance of protein and vitamins for that breed. For example, working dogs such
as Siberian Huskies, Greyhounds or Border Collies require higher levels of protein than
an average pet. Check dog food packaging for more details.
3. Shelter
Dogs should have a clean, draught free building or kennel which protects them from the
elements. Kennels should be cleaned out every other day to ensure the dog’s
continued good health.
4. Exercise
Depending on breed, dogs should received anywhere between 30 minutes to one hour
exercise every day.
5. Psychological freedom
Like humans, dogs become stressed if unable to express their frustration. A stressed
dog behaves in a way that will attract human attention. Barking, biting and chewing
furniture, chasing, digging, and forgetting its house training are all behavioural signs
that the dog is not at ease with its environment.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Neutering
Prevents the misery of unwanted litters and promotes the health and well being of your
pet.
Vaccinations
Five serious infectious diseases threaten a dog throughout its life time: canine
distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, canine parovirus infection and two forms of
leptospirosis. Prevention by vaccination is therefore important (a combined vaccination
giving full protection against all five diseases is normally advised), and must be started
in puppyhood and maintained by annual booster doses throughout the animal’s life.
Older dogs that are rehomed from a shelter are normally vaccinated and the new owner
will receive a certificate of vaccination. Vets normally advise that older dogs with no
vaccination history have a complete primary course followed by annual boosters.
THESE INCLUDE:
1. Freedom of movement
Dogs should not be curtailed for prolonged periods of time in kennel, outhouse or
chained up at the bottom of the garden.
2. Water/Food
Dogs should have constant access to clean, fresh water. Dogs should be fed at least
twice per day. Puppies should be fed three to four times per day until they are six
months old. Pet food manufacturers now produce breed-specific formulae which have a
certain balance of protein and vitamins for that breed. For example, working dogs such
as Siberian Huskies, Greyhounds or Border Collies require higher levels of protein than
an average pet. Check dog food packaging for more details.
3. Shelter
Dogs should have a clean, draught free building or kennel which protects them from the
elements. Kennels should be cleaned out every other day to ensure the dog’s
continued good health.
4. Exercise
Depending on breed, dogs should received anywhere between 30 minutes to one hour
exercise every day.
5. Psychological freedom
Like humans, dogs become stressed if unable to express their frustration. A stressed
dog behaves in a way that will attract human attention. Barking, biting and chewing
furniture, chasing, digging, and forgetting its house training are all behavioural signs
that the dog is not at ease with its environment.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Neutering
Prevents the misery of unwanted litters and promotes the health and well being of your
pet.
Vaccinations
Five serious infectious diseases threaten a dog throughout its life time: canine
distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, canine parovirus infection and two forms of
leptospirosis. Prevention by vaccination is therefore important (a combined vaccination
giving full protection against all five diseases is normally advised), and must be started
in puppyhood and maintained by annual booster doses throughout the animal’s life.
Older dogs that are rehomed from a shelter are normally vaccinated and the new owner
will receive a certificate of vaccination. Vets normally advise that older dogs with no
vaccination history have a complete primary course followed by annual boosters.
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