Show A DOGS DOG'S LIFE Stress and Your Dog Helpful Information In From The Tha AlPO Center For Advanced Pet Stud Study V A healthy dog has the best chance of coping with the stresses stresses of everyday life a situation too many dog owners neglect P l l I 0 r t M All sorts of factors can cause stress In dogs Noisy children a dog show and a along along long automobile trip are just justa a few If your dog Is healthy and has good nutrition re- re reserves reserves serves he Is better equipped to handle such situations How do you know when your dog is at Its best There are several signs dog owners can easily observe themselves Including dog be- be behavior be havior weight coat and stool If they are positive they probably mean that the dogs dog's nutritional re- re reserves reserves serves are adequate to han han- handle han die dle stress If theres there's a problem lem your dog could be bemore bemore more vulnerable to other health disorders To start look laok for a shiny coat that Is clean pliant smooth and free of dandruff To check for proper weight feel the dogs dog's rib cage The ribs should be easily felt with gentle pres- pres pressure sure but should not be seen The dogs dog's behavior should be bright alert responsive and In Interested Stools should be small dark dense and well well formed formed If they are of- of often often ten loose abundant pale in color or poorly formed consult your veterinarian For a new free booklet on stress and your dog send senda a request together with 25 cents for postage and han ban handling dung to the ALPO Center for Advanced Pet Study PO Box 2187 Allentown PA |