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How do you calm a hyper dog?

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Give your dog outlets for their energy. Consider giving them a bull stick to chew, as that can occupy your dog's time and help them get their energy out. A Kong toy filled with peanut butter can also keep your dog's interest.

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How do I know if I am overfeeding my dog?

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They will start to gain weight. There is a recommended serving size that your vet would give you/ is listed on the dog food bag, and that is the amount of food that you should stick to so that you aren't overfeeding your dog.

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2 days ago my dog was spayed. How long of a walk can I take her on today?

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You shouldn't walk her at all; you need to give your dog at least just a week's worth of rest. Then you can start taking her on small walks.

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I have 2 dogs that are getting neutered on the same day. Any tips on how to keep them from wrestling?

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Keep them away from each other for a bit. Once you've deem them ready to play, then you can put them back together.

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My puppy is 9 weeks old. When can I get her spayed? Is it harmful?

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Take her to get spayed sometime around 6 months. It is not at all harmful, and it may actually cause her to be less aggressive, as well as preventing cancer and uterine infections.

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We have a few steep steps out to the yard. Is it okay for my puppy to go up and down them after spaying or should we carry her?

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At the beginning just carry her but after about a week, then she can start walking up them by herself. Don't worry too much, she'll heal quickly.

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We have 4 front porch steps out to the yard. Is it okay for my 7 month old 60 pound puppy to go up and down them after being neutered? Tootsie is way too heavy to carry him.

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Yes. It is alright for them to go up and down the stairs after being neutered. Just keep a close eye on them when they are going up and down and make sure they are going slowly and not running up and down them.

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My dog was spayed 4 days ago she was obviously very sleepy that day as expected. She was more like her old self the next day but now it's the fourth day and she seems sleepy and is very subdued.

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This is normal. Being spayed takes the energy level down in all dogs. However, if she doesn't seem to be herself such as personality wise, it is worth a vet trip just to make sure everything is alright.

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