Basic Care Advice

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Pit Bull Informational Pages
by Diane Jessup 

SEPTEMBER -
TIME FOR FALL KENNEL CARE

With the days still nice and the evenings starting to get a nip to them, it's time to set the dogs up for fall and winter. A little bit of effort can assure your dog(s) are safe, comfortable and healthy through the winter. This is a great time of the year to be outside with your dogs - so have fun!

The Dog House

Fall Check List:

1) Remove all bedding
2) If needed, hose it out then let it dry completely
3) Spray house inside and out with bug spray
4) Refill house with clean, dry chips or grass hay
5) Screw on a chew proof flap

The Dog House
Continued

Here is another view of the best kind of dog house. If your dog is in a muddy area, consider a deck like this. You can also use "stall mats".

There is NO excuse for a poor quality dog house. If you can't afford to build a decent dog house - you can't afford a dog.

The Tether

Fall Check List:

1) Check the dog's neck closely. Check for raw spots. (Upper left)
2) If you use a 2" or wider collar, take it off and check for sores, ticks, burrs, and fungus under it. (Upper right)
3) Make sure the area is free of object the dog can tangle on. (To right)
4) Check all parts and replace any that are worn. Better safe than sorry.