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- A high protein diet* (especially when high in purines)
- The cold and dampness
- The sun (at times)
- Cars and trucks (kill more dogs than any other cause)
- Chemicals. More below.
- Electromagnetic rays (don’t let them sit too close to the TV, for example)
- Medication (he will put anything in his mouth that he sees you put in yours)
- Lack of proper shots and heartworm testing – see your vet regularly
- Plastic (from ball point pens, can’t be detected in X-ray) and bamboo, rattan (slivers can pierce)
- Poisonous plants (indoor and outdoor) and chemicals (sometimes lethal, always dangerous)
- Dangling and frayed electric cords
- Sharp and pointed edges
- Lack of exercise and overfeeding
- Lack of love – loneliness
- Stress (change in relationships, homes, schedule, another dog)
- Coyotes (increasing in numbers and coming closer to civilisation)
- Porcupines (removing quills is never a pleasant task)
- Bones of all kinds (splinters can choke or tear the lining of the throat)
- The rare, unthinking, uncaring human!
Protect your Dalmatian as you would yourself and your family.
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A puppy can actually become seriously ill, or perhaps even die, if it rolls on a chemically-sprayed lawn and then licks itself clean. Beware of any lawn or parks that are sprayed and avoid them. Do not let your Dal drink from ponds, ditches or puddles that may contain chemical run-off. Salt in the winter can also irritate your puppy's paws--avoid taking your Dal where salt is used.
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Always read the analysis on dog food bags or cans. For the adult Dalmatian, 5% protein is a good average, and around 3% fat. Avoid the cabbage family and asparagus—too high in purines and folic acid. Remember to add warm water, skim milk or vegetable soup to food. The more liquid the better, especially for males who are three times more likely to have urinary tract problems like kidney stones.
More about diet on the Diet Information page.
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