Protect Your Labradoodle

Protect Your Labradoodle

Does your dog have a nose for danger? Keep him out of ham's way.

To keep your Labradoodle safe, remember these 12 canine ares of concern.

1.        Ignorance is risk.        Every dog needs to learn basic commands, such as "sit," "stay," and
"Come," to stay out of trouble. An uncontrolled dog may run into traffic, wander away, or be injured.

2.        Dog-gone blues.        A flat, bucked collar and ID tags are everyday essentials. Don't let your dog
leave home without them. If you're feeling rushed and think your pup can go a day without them, think
again. Your dog might sense your distraction and choose that moment to break loose and run off.

3.        Lethal leaves.        To be on the safe side, keep your dog away from all plants. Dogs commonly
react to poisonous plants with sever stomach pain, but the outcome could even be fatal. Ask your vet or
local agricultural extension service for a list of poisonous local plants and risky houseplants.

4.        Coolant catastrophe.        Dogs love the sweet taste of toxic antifreeze. Store antifreeze in a
locked cabinet or high above Rover's reach, and clean up garage or driveway leaks immediately. Dispose
of spilled antifreeze or empty containers in a securely lidded container.

5.        Hot dog danger.        Never leave a dog in a parked car in warm weather, even with a partially
open window. In a matter of minutes, your car may become so hot that your dog suffers heatstroke or
brain damage. He could even die.

6.        Chocolate chow.       It's a treat for you, a disaster for a dog. Although a little chocolate won't kill
your dog, too much can cause pancreatic problems, distress, hyperactivity, and seizures. Sometimes these
reactions are fatal. Stash chocolate and other sweets where your dog can't grab them.

7.        Cleanup hazards.        Keep your pooch out of the cleaner cupboard and laundry room. Contact
with household chemicals causes gastric upset, severe internal burns, or worse. Store all cleaning
products in tightly sealed containers, in locked cabinets, or on high shelves.

8.        Bad chemistry.        If your lawn is chemically treated, wait until it's completely dry before letting
your dog venture back into the yard. Chemicals on recently treated lawns adhere to dog's feet, and they
may become ill from licking the residue, fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides can be toxic. If your dog
spends a lot of time on the grass, you may want to opt for organic lawn care.

9.        People pills.        Prevent accidental doggie overdoses by keeping medicines in a safely closed
cupboard. Don't treat your dog with medicines you use. Human drugs, such as asprin, can poison a dog.

10.        Shocking behavior.        A dog who chew on electrical cords can cause a fire or be electrocuted.
If your dog is a curious chewer, tack or tape down the electrical cords in your house to make them harder
to chew.

11.        No cooked bones.          Bones are necessary for a healthy dog's diet. Cooked bones however;
are very dangerous. Cooked bones may splinter injuring the mouth, throat, stomach, and digestive tract.

12.        Chewing tobacco. Dogs and cigarettes, cigars, and chew do not mix. Canines may develop
nicotine poisoning from ingesting tobacco products. If you entertain smokers in your home, ask them to
place butts in ashtrays out of your dog's reach.




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