Doggie Do’s and Don’ts
by Rachana Rana Bhattacharya
Posted online: Friday, September 29, 2006
Always longed for a pup of your own? Make sure there is space for it in the flat that ate up all your savings, especially, when it grows into that huge hairy thing drooling all over your documents, not to mention food. Otherwise settle for something smaller and less messy (read smaller/caged/ soundless). Small animals like rabbits, guinea pigs, mice and birds that live in hutches or cages in one corner of the verandah not only are easier to handle, but also don’t eat you out of house and home. They do however require tender loving care. Find out from your vet whether your pet species likes company or prefers to be alone. |
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1 Acclimatizing a new puppy is important. Help it adjust to sleeping without its mother by putting a hot water bottle (filled with lukewarm water) wrapped up securely in an old towel in its bed. A clock ticking away nearby will simulate its heartbeat and put it to sleep. Don’t let it get into the habit of cuddling up with you; give him his very own corner.
2 Pet stains usually mean vomit, urine and fecal stains that occur on carpets and furniture. Always scrape up vomit/feces immediately, taking care not to spread the poop. Sponge the spot with a few drops of antiseptic and ammonia added to soapy warm water. If stains persist, brush thoroughly and pat dry and then vacuum clean the carpet. Soak freshly stained cloth in cold detergent solution, launder and rinse thoroughly with antiseptic. If stains persist, soak the item in a light 90 percent water and 10 percent ammonia or hydrogen peroxide solution for half an hour and then launder.
3 Urine can leave a permanent, not to mention smelly stain, if it is not promptly dealt with. The good news is that correct treatment is usually successful. If a puppy wets indoors, clean the spot with vinegar and warm water, then blot with plenty of ammonia. This will take away the odor and prevent it from happening in that particular area again. Then, train, train, train.
5 Keep pets strictly away from surfaces where food is prepared and work on chopping boards. Keep your food covered and out of reach at all times, and this includes dustbins. Save the water from cooked vegetables, tuna oil from tins etc to add some variety to your pet’s meals. Keep his feeding dishes clean at all times, unless you want a sick dog on your hands. 6 To remove pet hair from upholstery, wind adhesive tape around your fingers (sticky side out) and run your hands over the fabric. |
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7 Wipe neem oil on furniture legs to prevent your pup from chewing them up. It is non-toxic and protects your furniture from insects as well. Rubbing neem oil or orange peel over a dog’s fur also discourages fleas and ticks. Pennyroyal oil, tansy and catnip do so too. If the poor thing still manages to get ticks, remove them by dabbing white spirit on them so that they back out. Do not pull them they may leave their heads in the pet’s skin and cause infection. To kill nits (lice eggs), wash your pet once a fortnight in a five percent solution of white vinegar and water.
Place an old tea strainer over the bath drain or in the sink while you bathe your pet to prevent the drains becoming clogged with hair. When bathing dog, add some vinegar or lemon juice to the rinse water. If you have to leave a pup alone for a short period, remember it is only a child. Give it something to keep it company an old slipper or a soft ball. Soft radio music provides comfort too. Ensure the objects don’t have sharp edges and are non-toxic.
8 Make sure that electric wires, toxic liquids, cleaning agents and the Ming vase you carried over the seven seas are out of the pup’s reach till it has outgrown the chewing stage. Training your pet to obey house rules may take time and trouble but pays off in the long run. Enquire about the best methods from the breeder or the vet. Failing which, arm yourself with a good book or knowledgeable friend.
9 Keep pets (especially small ones) away from balconies and windows if you happen to live on the nth floor.
10 And last but not the least, don’t treat your puppy like a toy entertaining for a while, forgotten thereafter. What they need is good training, balanced meals, plenty of exercise, a clean, safe home and a family that loves them and respects their wagging tails and unconditional love.
SOURCE: http://www.expressestates.in/full_story.php?content_id=74657
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