Dogs may make motions towards the bowl when they are ready to eat. A dog that’s scratching at the door to the yard probably needs to do his business. A plaintive look from your dog might mean a little petting and hugging is in order. You might not know what your dog needs, keep reading and you might find out how to figure it out.

Be careful with canine flea treatments. Some medicines can put your children in harms way. Ask the vet about flea powders and other products that are less hazardous for kids.

Talk to your vet about how much your dog should eat. Some people feed the dog based on their food package recommendations, but these can be wrong and cause them to be overweight. Your vet should be able to let you know what your dog’s specific needs are.

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