Back - the part of the body between the loin and the withers.
Brisket - the chest of the dog.
Carpel - the wrist, the bones of the pastern joint.
Dewclaw - the tiny, useless, fifth claw - located on the inner part of the leg above the other toes.
Ear - the fleshy, often triangular appendages on the head associated with hearing.
Flews - the hanging part of the dog's upper lips.
Forearms - The parts of the forelegs between the elbow and the pastern.
Forefoot - the front feet.
Hindfoot - the back feet.
Hips - the joints at the uppermost part of the hindlegs.
Hock - the bones that form the ankle/heel of the dog.
Loin - the parts of the body located on both sides of the backbone between the ribs and the hips.
Muzzle - the front parts of the jaws.
Nose - the tip of the muzzle.
Pastern - the part of the leg below the knee of the front leg or below the hock of the hind leg.
Ruff - the long, thick hair that grows around the neck.
Shoulder - the joint at the uppermost part of the forelegs.
Stifle - the dog's knee, located on the hind leg above the ankle.
Stop - the indented part of the skull between the eyes.
Tail - the hind-most part of the backbone, set on the rump.
Thigh - the upper part of the hind leg.
Withers - the top of the shoulders, just behind the neck.
The mucus glands should be salmon pink (you can check dog’s gum or pull his bottom eyelid down.)
The average dog breathes 10-12 times per minute
The average heart rate is 75-80 beats per minute
ABC’s of CPR – 
A - Airway is clearB - Breathing C – Cardiac-Check mouth first – if not salmon pink and is turning brown or purple.
Check mouth first – if not salmon pink and is turning brown or purple.-Check chest for breathing (should feel it rising and dropping) and/or wet your finger (you can use saliva) and place in front of the nose to feel for breathing.
Check chest for breathing (should feel it rising and dropping) and/or wet your finger (you can use saliva) and place in front of the nose to feel for breathing.-Check if heart is beating (lay dog on its right side and check on the left side of the dog. Place the thumb of your right hand and place it by Puppy’s front elbow [see diagram on page 1] and spread your hand out on its side.) You can buy a cheap stethoscope and leave it in your First Aid/CPR kit – it’ll make things easier when Puppy gets large – at which point you would turn him on his back and check on his brisket (see diagram above.)
Check if heart is beating (lay dog on its right side and check on the left side of the dog. Place the thumb of your right hand and place it by Puppy’s front elbow [see diagram on page 1] and spread your hand out on its side.) You can buy a cheap stethoscope and leave it in your First Aid/CPR kit – it’ll make things easier when Puppy gets large – at which point you would turn him on his back and check on his brisket (see diagram above.)If your dog is chocking – try to manually clear his airway and if unsuccessful then perform the Heimlich Maneuver – squat over the back of your upright puppy and pull in to his chest/brisket area.
To perform CPR – give 5 hand over hand compressions over the heart (best to place something underneath the dog – a towel; jacket…) with one deep breath into the dogs nose (hold muzzle shut as you breath into nose.) This 5:1 ratio should be used if there are two people administering the CPR – if there is only one person than use 10:2 ration (10 compressions to 2 breathes.)
***be careful not to blow too much air (no more than 3 or 4 breaths at a time) in to the dog’s nose – you will overdose him with Carbon Dioxide.
Always have an emergency vet phone number – one that you can go to in the middle of the night in the case of an emergency.
In the case your dog consume anything poisonous – induce vomiting except if it swallowed petroleum; something acidic; or detergent (i.e. a substance as such as draino would further harm the dog on its way out! In these instances give milk to dilute substance and get immediate help!)
To induce vomiting:
Try 1 tsp of Hydrogen Peroxide or 2-4 tsp Ipecac or 1 tsp Salt (there is usually hydrogen peroxide in first aid kits.)
Substances to watch out for:
-Dogs like antifreeze – can kill dog.
Dogs like antifreeze – can kill dog.-Snail bate
Snail bate-D-Con Mouse-prufe
D-Con Mouse-prufe-Lead (found in some imported toys)
Lead (found in some imported toys)Some common plants to watch out for:
-Pointsetter
Pointsetter-Oleander
Oleander-Castor Bean (can kill dog)
Castor Bean (can kill dog)-Hydranger
Hydranger-Daffodils
Daffodils-Tulip Bulbs
Tulip Bulbs-Wild Mushrooms
Wild Mushrooms-Almond
Almond-Apple seeds
Apple seeds-Apricotcherry
Apricotcherry-Nutmeg
Nutmeg-Tobacco
Tobacco-Tomato vine
Tomato vine-Walnuts
WalnutsThese are only the suggested time periods for the suggested shots – I have only included this information so you have an idea of what to expect from your veterinarian and what shots your dog should have.
A.Neonatal Period:Birth to the 2nd Week
Neonatal Period:Birth to the 2nd WeekB.Transitional Period: 2nd Week to 3rd Week
Transitional Period: 2nd Week to 3rd WeekIn the 2nd Week Parvo & Nemex II (deworm)
Parvo & Nemex II (deworm)C.Socialization Period:3rd Week to12th Week
Socialization Period:3rd Week to12th WeekIn the 3rd Week5 days liquid albon
5 days liquid albonIn the 4th Weeknemex II
nemex IIIn the 5th Weekdhlpp vaccination
dhlpp vaccinationIn the 6th Week5 days albon (tabs)
5 days albon (tabs)In the 7th Weekdhlpp-c vaccination & nemex II
dhlpp-c vaccination & nemex IIAround the 53rd day 1 to 3 days of Albon Tabs
(All of these shots should have already been administered by the breeder/ shelter where you purchased or adopted your dog from.)
D.Juvenile Period: 12th Week to 6 Months old
Juvenile Period: 12th Week to 6 Months oldWhen you first bring home your puppy make sure it has had its first three dhlpp vaccinations already administered, if it has not recieved them DO NOT take your puppy outdoors or let it interact with other pets (especially other dogs!) Visit your vet immediately.
In the 4th MonthFecal Exam
Fecal Exam Begin monthly Advantix & Heartgard Plus dhlpp-c vaccination (depending on when the puppy last recieved it.)E. Adolescent Period: 6 Months to 18 Months
6 Months to 18 MonthsIn the 6th MonthRabies (and then every 3 years there after) and Lyme
Rabies (and then every 3 years there after) and Lyme In the 1st year dhlpp-c vaccination (annually there after)
dhlpp-c vaccination (annually there after) Fecal Exam You should have your vet do an anual fecal exam to detect microscopic gastrointestinal parasites, such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, Giardia, coccidia and tapeworms.
The monthly combination of the Heartgard Plus and Advantix keeps your dog worm free of most internal and external parasites.
Heartgard: Vet prescribed monthly chewable tablet for heartworms, hookworms, and roundworms.
Vet prescribed monthly chewable tablet for heartworms, hookworms, and roundworms.Advantix: Over the counter monthly topical prevention and treatment of deer ticks, American dog ticks, Brown dog ticks and lone star ticks. K-9 Advantix also kills and repels fleas and mosquitoes.
Over the counter monthly topical prevention and treatment of deer ticks, American dog ticks, Brown dog ticks and lone star ticks. K-9 Advantix also kills and repels fleas and mosquitoes.Drontal Plus: Industrial strength de-wormer often used in the treatment of whipworms and tapeworms.
Revolution: Heartworm preventative medicine which also treats sarcoptic mange and ear mites while protecting against fleas.
Heartworm preventative medicine which also treats sarcoptic mange and ear mites while protecting against fleas.Albon: Medication to prevent and treat coccidia
Medication to prevent and treat coccidiaMetronidazole: Treats parasitic infections including Giardia infections of the small intestine,
Nemex II or Strongid: Treatment and Removal of Roundworms and Hookworms
DHLPP-C = Distemper; Hepatitis; Leptospirosis; Parainfluenza; Parvo; Corona Virus
Many breeders and veterinarians use either the Galaxy 5 Way or DH2PP– which treats the same as the DHLPP-C for Distemper; Hepatitis; Parainfluenza; Parvo; but does not immunize for Leptospirosis; and Corona Virus – but Galaxy 5 Way does vaccinate for adenovirus type 2.
Your puppy should not be taken outdoors until it has been administer the third vaccination.
These are only the suggested time periods for the suggested shots – I have only included this information so you have an idea of what to expect from your veterinarian and what shots your dog should have.
Distemper:Airborne virus spread from dog to dog
Airborne virus spread from dog to dogSymptoms: Yellow discharge from eyes and nose; cough; vomiting;
Yellow discharge from eyes and nose; cough; vomiting; bloody diarrhea.Canine Hepatitis:Virus found in, and spread through urine, feces and
Virus found in, and spread through urine, feces and saliva.Symptoms:Fever; sore abdomen; jaundice; red tonsils; can be mild
Fever; sore abdomen; jaundice; red tonsils; can be mildto severe; can be a carrier and spread disease evenafter illness is over.Leptospirosis:Bacteria, carried in and spread by urine; can get it from
Bacteria, carried in and spread by urine; can get it from drinking from or swimming in a pond; rats are the most common source and can be spread to man; can get this more than once; and should be vaccinated every 6 months.Symptoms: Similar to distemper and hepatitis: vomiting; diarrhea;
Similar to distemper and hepatitis: vomiting; diarrhea; jaundice; and kidney failure.Parainfluenza:Respiratory virus; usually mild; highly contagious from
Respiratory virus; usually mild; highly contagious from respiratory particles in air; can be sever in puppies; older dogs; or already sick dogs. This is part of the “Kennel Cough” syndrome.Parvo virus: Virus related to feline distemper but not spread to dogs
Virus related to feline distemper but not spread to dogsfrom cats.Symptoms: Intestinal problems; nausea; vomiting; diarrhea;
Intestinal problems; nausea; vomiting; diarrhea;depression. Can cause bloody diarrhea; heart problemsand is often fatal in puppies.Corona virus: Virus; highly contagious.
Virus; highly contagious.Symptoms: Nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; poor appetite; depression.
Nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; poor appetite; depression.Internal Parasites:Roundworms; hookworms; tapeworms; whipworms;
Roundworms; hookworms; tapeworms; whipworms; heartworms; giardia; coccidiaExternal Parasites: Mites, Fleas, Ticks, Mosquitos
A puppy is born with about 97° F temperature and then it slowly rises to the average of 101.5 by the 12th Week.
Puppies begin teething at around 16 weeks and should have all his adult teeth by the 6th month.
Your puppy should have a high heart rate – somewhere around 173 beats per minute. By the 6th month it will normalize somewhere in the range of 75-80 beats per minute (depending on size and health.)
His testicles can drop anywhere from 35 days to 6 months – although they usually drop around the 8th week.
If you are not planning to use your dog or puppy as a stud/bitch; then you should highly consider having him/her neutered/ spayed – but before doing so, please do your research on when is the best time to do so for your breed of dog. The rule of thumb is 5 to 6 months old, but if you have a larger breed and it has a lot of growing to do – I would wait until 1 or 1 1/2 years old and I would look into how neutering will effect his/her hormonal levels and bone development.
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