Quick Tips to Help Your Pointer Stay Healthy

ByDonna March 16, 2011August 13, 2021

Despite wanting the best for your dog, you’ll probably run into at least a few health issues. Most will probably be minor, but there’s always the chance of a more serious condition. Fortunately, many potential Pointer health issues can be prevented with some regular care and attention.

Start by having your vet examine your Pointer thoroughly at least once a year. In addition to checking his heart, lungs, skin, teeth and so forth, your vet will determine whether your dog has any worms or other parasites. If so, he’ll be treated to eliminate them. The yearly immunizations your vet will give your dog will protect him from several deadly diseases, including rabies, canine parvo, hepatitis, leptospirosis and distemper. You can also give your Pointer a monthly heartworm preventive to avoid that potentially fatal condition. And don’t overlook the regular teeth cleanings your dog needs. You can do it yourself, but it’s easier and more effective to have your vet take care of it once or twice a year – just like your own dentist visits. Basically, regular vet visits can prevent some health issues and detect others before they become more difficult (if not impossible) to treat successfully.

Feed your Pointer a wholesome diet that’s formulated specifically for dogs. His food should be nutritionally complete and give him all the protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals he needs to live a healthy, happy life. Don’t just feed your Pointer table scraps – they’re not nutritionally complete and they might make him sick.

Your Pointer also needs strenuous exercise every day – a long run is best, although a long walk will do in a pinch. He won’t be happy or healthy without regular exercise.

Finally, groom your Pointer regularly. Fortunately, there isn’t much involved with Pointers – just brush him once or twice a week, and clean his ears and trim his nails once a month or so. You’ll only need to bathe him every few months unless he gets dirty or meets up with a skunk.

It’s not so hard to help your Pointer stay healthy. Simply take him to the vet, feed him a well-balanced diet, exercise him every day and perform some minimal grooming.

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Basic Supplies You’ll Need for a New Pointer Puppy

ByRobert July 9, 2011August 13, 2021

Of course you’ll need to buy some nutritious puppy food – that goes without saying. But beyond that, you’ll also need some basic supplies to keep your new Pointer pup both happy and healthy.

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What’s Eating Your Pointer?

ByKim January 4, 2011August 13, 2021

Most Pointer owners have probably run into the all-too-common problem of external parasites like fleas or ticks on their dogs. Many Pointers, especially dogs used for hunting, spend lots of time outdoors, so fleas and ticks might be more common on Pointers than some other dogs. But these pesky parasites might not be the only things using your Pointer as their source of food.

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Is Your Pointer Overweight?

ByDonna June 12, 2011August 13, 2021

Your Pointer is probably not overweight – in fact, there’s a great chance that your Pointer is just the right weight. If your dog is like a lot of Pointers, he’s a high-energy, active dog that pesters you for walks and other types of exercise. But, canine obesity is becoming very common, just like the “epidemic” of childhood obesity we’ve been hearing about. So, I thought I might write something quick about how you can tell whether your Pointer is overweight.

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Cleaning Your Pointer’s Ears

ByDonna January 14, 2011August 13, 2021

I’ve been showing Pointers for years, so I have to make sure my dogs are always perfectly groomed, including their ears. But, any dog’s ears should be cleaned on a regular basis, whether he’s a show dog or not. And that’s especially true for floppy-eared breeds like Pointers.

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Feeding Your Pointer

ByDonna February 25, 2011August 13, 2021

I’ve had lots of dogs during my life, and I’m here to tell you, there’s not many things you can do for your dog that are more important than feeding him healthy, wholesome, nutritious food. Balanced, complete nutrition is an essential requirement for your Pointer to enjoy an active, healthy life.

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The Dangers of One Little Flea

ByMike May 11, 2011August 13, 2021

I take my Pointer out hunting as often as I can during quail season. Unfortunately, it’s easy for him to pick up some fleas or ticks when he’s working his way through the underbrush and tall grass. Well, let me tell you what I’ve learned about the dangers of one little flea.

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