update your pet's ID

This is a good time to make sure your dog  I.D. tag is current. If you’ve been considering a microchip for permanent identification, make this the year you do it. And always put the collar on your pet, even if he’s very well trained. If there’s no warning to deter him, he’s likely to eventually push his boundaries.

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Puppies

Looking for a puppy? Have a puppy? Learn about puppies from the experts.

There's nothing sweeter than puppy breath, those inquisitive little noses and non-stop wiggling tails. Our puppies section covers all you need to know about these adorable little guys, from the time you take one home to the moment you can call your pup an adult dog. Learn how to prepare your home for a puppy, get the lowdown on what vaccines are needed at each stage of your puppy’s life, and bone up on basic training and commands. Our experts provide advice on how to deal with teething, house training, spaying or neutering, keeping puppies fit and happy, and then some.

Five Ways to Deter Your Puppy's Chewing

Puppies chew because they're teething, because they're bored, or because your stinky sweat socks are actually tasty to them. They are unaware that it's looked down upon by polite society and cannot calculate the cost of a ruined couch. Most puppies around week 21 are at their heaviest chewing period. Read more »

Health and Care

• Preparing Your Home for a Puppy
• Puppy Health Guide
• Puppy Feeding Schedule and Guide
• A Guide to Your Puppy's First Round of Vaccines

Basic Training and Commands

• Puppy Training and Socialization Tips
• How to Navigate the Bad "Treats" Your Puppy Finds on Walks
• Crate Training Puppies

Housebreaking

• Housebreaking Your Puppy in Six Easy Steps
• Five Tips for House Training a Puppy
• How to Deal with Housetraining Accidents

Puppy Nutrition

• Eight Ways to Deal with a Finicky Eater
• When to Switch Your Puppy to Adult Dog Food
• What to Do if Your Puppy is Overweight
• How to Review Your Puppy's Diet for Optimal Health

Vaccination Guides

• Guide to Your Puppy's First Round of Vaccines
• Guide to Your Puppy's Second Round of Vaccines
• Guide to Your Puppy's Third Round of Vaccines

Puppy Growth Stages

What to expect for your:

• 2-Month Old Puppy
• 3-Month Old Puppy
• 4-Month Old Puppy
• 5-Month Old Puppy
• 6-Month Old Puppy
• 7-12-Month Old Puppy
• 13-18-Month Old Puppy

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Shih Tzu New Champion

photo of: "Pink" New Champion Stacey B's Glitter In The Air wins 4 pt major. shown 9 times, wins with 3 majors at 12 months.

 

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Animal Poison Control Center

We are your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. A $65 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.


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Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pet

From chocolate to alcohol, some items are not meant for our furry friends. »

  

If Your Pet Is Poisoned

What to do if the unthinkable happens.
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Emergency Care for Your Dog

Accidents happen! Put an emergency plan in place.
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Animal Poison Control FAQ

Check out our life-saving answers to your most common questions.
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Poison Prevention

Poinsettias: Okay or No Way?

Learn the straight facts about this pretty plant.
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Creating a Poison-Safe Home

Make your home poison-proof with this handy checklist.
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Top Tips to Prevent Poisoning

Don’t let your pet become victim to malicious poisoning.
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Ask the Experts: Okay or No Way?

Is chocolate as dangerous for cats as it is for dogs? —Carla H.
Carla, while dogs tend to be most commonly affected largely due to their eating habits, chocolate can indeed be toxic to cats, as well as other pets. Depending on the type and amount ingested, chocolate can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, panting, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures—and even death in severe cases. Because of its toxic potential, we would advise against allowing your cat to consume chocolate.
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Happy Birthday "Pink"

Happy Birthday "Pink"

 

Photo of: Stacey B's Glitter In The Air "Pink"

San Luis Obisbo

"Recipe" for the Shih Tzu breed's creation

a dash of lion,
several teaspoons of rabbit,
a couple ounces of domestic cat,
one part court jester,
a dash of ballerina,
a pinch of old man(Chinese)
a bit of beggar,
tablespoon of monkey,
one part baby seal,
a dash of teddy bear,and the rest of the dogs of Tibetan and Chinese origin









described by: James Mumford