你真的知道怎么照顾你的狗狗吗？

 　　Puppies are cuddly¹ bundles of energy and cuteness who also need special care as they start to explore the world. Here, the American Veterinary Medical Association offers caregiving tips for puppies:

　　小狗们也会花精力去可爱地讨好你，它们也需要在自己刚开始探索这个世界的时候得到一些特殊的帮助。这里是美国兽医协会提供的狗狗看护建议。

　　First checkup: Puppies should be vaccinated² starting at 6 weeks. Also learn what signs of illness puppies can display, as they are especiallysusceptible in their early months.

　　第一次健康检查：狗狗应该在6周大的时候就接种疫苗。同时也可以看看狗狗们都有哪些可能导致生病的迹象，因为它们最初几个月大的时候特别容易生病。

　　你真的知道怎么照顾你的狗狗吗？

　　Tracking: Is your pup's ID tag up to date? Be sure it has your current contact information.

　　追踪：你家狗狗的标签更新到最新的了吗？要确保上面有你的联络信息。

　　Household hazards: Pup-proof your home, keeping poisonous chemicals and food secured well out of reach. Remember that many "people'' foods are toxic³ to dogs including chocolate, onions, avocados, and many more.

　　注意日常危险：如果家里有小狗，一定要把有毒化学物品和安全的食物放到它够不着的地方。记住：许多我们的食物对狗狗来说是有毒的，包括巧克力、洋葱、牛油果以及其他的很多东西。

　　Potty training: Establish a housebreaking routine and stick with it to help lessen⁴ the chances of accidents. Reward your pal⁵ whenever he makes it outside for the bathroom.

　　如厕训练：要做一个管教条例，并且坚持执行，以此来减少事故的发生几率。无论何时，你的狗狗在你卧室外如厕的话，都要给它奖励。

　　Play time: Make it a point to regularly exercise your puppy. It helps keep him (and you) healthy and happy.

　　要有玩的时间：要记得带你的狗狗定期锻炼。这能让它们（还有你自己）保持身体健康和身心愉快。

1 cuddly   

adj.抱着很舒服的，可爱的

参考例句：

• The beautiful crib from Mom and Dad is so cuddly.爸爸妈妈送的漂亮婴儿床真舒服。
• You can't call a hedgehog cuddly.你不能说刺猬逗人喜爱。

2 vaccinated   

[医]已接种的，种痘的，接种过疫菌的

参考例句：

• I was vaccinated against tetanus. 我接种了破伤风疫苗。
• Were you vaccinated against smallpox as a child? 你小时候打过天花疫苗吗？

3 toxic   

adj.有毒的，因中毒引起的

参考例句：

• The factory had accidentally released a quantity of toxic waste into the sea.这家工厂意外泄漏大量有毒废物到海中。
• There is a risk that toxic chemicals might be blasted into the atmosphere.爆炸后有毒化学物质可能会进入大气层。

4 lessen   

vt.减少，减轻；缩小

参考例句：

• Regular exercise can help to lessen the pain.经常运动有助于减轻痛感。
• They've made great effort to lessen the noise of planes.他们尽力减小飞机的噪音。

5 pal   

n.朋友，伙伴，同志；vi.结为友

参考例句：

• He is a pal of mine.他是我的一个朋友。
• Listen,pal,I don't want you talking to my sister any more.听着，小子，我不让你再和我妹妹说话了。