Is your dog overweight? Are you overweight?
Do you and your dog need some good exercise? Well here are five different ways that you can help your dog exercise and at the same time help you as well. Exercise is something that is required for man and beast so why not do it together.
1. Are you a swimmer, what about your dog? Swimming is an excellent way for both of you to get exercise without any trauma to the joints. If you don't have your own swimming pool of course there's always the local river or lake where you can both enjoy a splash and get some exercise at the same time.
2. The most common way for people get exercise for themselves and their dog is by going for a walk. You can walk through the neighborhood with your dog however some people feel that's a little boring. If you're one of those people you might try going for a hike. Simply throw the dog in the car and go to a local park that may have some great hiking trails. Be sure and take plenty of water for you and your dog as well.
3. Are you a jogger? In fact maybe you're preparing for the upcoming 5K. Well there simply isn't a better jogging partner than your dog. However remember you may have to condition him the same way you conditioned yourself to get to the 5K level. Once he's able to do that distance I think you'll have a happy dog and will see some great results from the jogging.
4. Biking is another exercise that could include your dog. You may want to consider one of the attachments that actually attaches to your bike and keep your dog in the proper position on your ride. Just like with the running or jogging be sure to condition your dog to prepare for this type of exercise.
5. Last but not least if your dog enjoys chasing a ball, go out and throw that ball for your dog. In fact you can sit under the shade tree sipping on your Ice-T while your dog retrieves and gets plenty of exercise. Of course if you have a dog that enjoys the Frisbee you can do the same thing with the Frisbee as well.
Keep in mind while exercising your dog to consider his overall physical condition don't try to do too much too fast which can cause problems. Also remember that a puppy should not be doing as much running, jumping, etc. as an adult dog because we don't want to do anything that could damage joints and bon
Do you and your dog need some good exercise? Well here are five different ways that you can help your dog exercise and at the same time help you as well. Exercise is something that is required for man and beast so why not do it together.
1. Are you a swimmer, what about your dog? Swimming is an excellent way for both of you to get exercise without any trauma to the joints. If you don't have your own swimming pool of course there's always the local river or lake where you can both enjoy a splash and get some exercise at the same time.
2. The most common way for people get exercise for themselves and their dog is by going for a walk. You can walk through the neighborhood with your dog however some people feel that's a little boring. If you're one of those people you might try going for a hike. Simply throw the dog in the car and go to a local park that may have some great hiking trails. Be sure and take plenty of water for you and your dog as well.
3. Are you a jogger? In fact maybe you're preparing for the upcoming 5K. Well there simply isn't a better jogging partner than your dog. However remember you may have to condition him the same way you conditioned yourself to get to the 5K level. Once he's able to do that distance I think you'll have a happy dog and will see some great results from the jogging.
4. Biking is another exercise that could include your dog. You may want to consider one of the attachments that actually attaches to your bike and keep your dog in the proper position on your ride. Just like with the running or jogging be sure to condition your dog to prepare for this type of exercise.
5. Last but not least if your dog enjoys chasing a ball, go out and throw that ball for your dog. In fact you can sit under the shade tree sipping on your Ice-T while your dog retrieves and gets plenty of exercise. Of course if you have a dog that enjoys the Frisbee you can do the same thing with the Frisbee as well.
Keep in mind while exercising your dog to consider his overall physical condition don't try to do too much too fast which can cause problems. Also remember that a puppy should not be doing as much running, jumping, etc. as an adult dog because we don't want to do anything that could damage joints and bon
Your Dog Overweight? 5 Different Ways To Exercise Your Dog
By ADS
If your dog has patchy or sparse hair coats, the first thing that you should do is check
for the presence of mites. Go around your pet's body and examine the places where
these parasites are hiding.
The problem is not all mites can be seen by the naked eye.
There are mites that require the use of size enlargers such as microscopes and magnifying glasses to be seen. One type is the microscopic demodectic mites and because there is the appearance of mites, this type of mites should be one of your main suspects.
Demodectic mites are the ones responsible for demodectic mange, a skin disease that can happen to any dog breed. Mange means inflammation and is usually characterized by the reddening and thickening of the affected skin part. Those patches can get inflamed and can make the skin susceptible to bacterial infection
There are mites that require the use of size enlargers such as microscopes and magnifying glasses to be seen. One type is the microscopic demodectic mites and because there is the appearance of mites, this type of mites should be one of your main suspects.
Demodectic
Mites The patches can be caused by the presence of demodectic mites, dog parasites which feed right at the victim's hair follicles. This can be the reason why the disease can make all the hair strands fall over time.Demodectic mites are the ones responsible for demodectic mange, a skin disease that can happen to any dog breed. Mange means inflammation and is usually characterized by the reddening and thickening of the affected skin part. Those patches can get inflamed and can make the skin susceptible to bacterial infection
More Symptoms
Aside from the patches and the inflammation, things to check are:- The animal has developed an obnoxious and unhealthy odor. Multiple washings with detergent and water would not be able to eliminate the detestable smell.
- Check the animal's ears. They are waxy and might be showing signs of infection. Veterinarians call this type of infection as ceruminous otitis.
Causes
The main cause for having demodectic mites and developing demodectic mange is not
clear. What we have for now is that puppies can get infected by their mother and that
all dogs are susceptible to the disease.
In addition, the disease seems to cure itself and many experts say that it is because a
victim's immune system can stop the reproduction of these mites and kill them all
within 6 - 12 months. Older dogs are more resistant to the mites and if ever a mature
dog develops the disease, it is usually assumed that there is another sickness that has
caused the dog's immune system to weaken.
There is also evidence that suggests there is a genetic factor to the disease. Anybody
who intends to take home a puppy should therefore inquire with the seller or giver
first if its ancestors had suffered from demodectic mange.
Treatment
Demodectic mange is a controllable disease and an infected animal can easily get rid of
the patches in a matter of months. Should the problem persist, it's time to see a
veterinarian. The vet might give any of the following medications: moxidectin,
milbemycin, ivermectin, amitraz dip, doramectin and antibiotics.
Antibiotics are administered because dogs with demodectic mangeare susceptible to
bacterial infections. Don't Treat the Dog with Indifference To speed up recovery, you
must provide good nutrition to your dog, give him an environment that is not taxing or
worrying, and try your best to make him live a happy life.
The disease cannot infect humans, so don't treat him coldly. Give him the usual hugs and
kisses. This article is not a substitute for vetinarian advice. If you are in any doubt or
have any concerns about the health of your dog you may wish to consult with a
professional for diagnosis and treatment.
Dog Hair Loss And Demodectic Mange Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
By ADS
Lithe and lissome and brimming with energy, it's all too easy to imagine that dogs get
by without a health-care in the world .But of course, just like any other species - not
least humans - there are all manner of ailments that can beset canines .They can get
virus-related diseases as well as genetic disorders and cancer from the environment
.Similar to human, health problems of dogs can simply be associated with their
lifestyle.
We all know that when we are inactive and have poor diet, our health gets affected in a negative way and this also holds true to dogs; the usual end results are heart problem and diabetes .Finally, just as with humans, canine old age brings its own set of health issues, from arthritis to failing eyesight.
Fortunately, if dogs have much in common with people in the diversity of health problems they can potentially face, they also benefit from vast advances in medical knowledge and care.
At present we are more aware of various ailments that affect dogs than we did several years ago and with this knowledge dog-owners can detect the initial indications of the ailment and be able to take the necessary preventive actions.
Corona virus
The most known intestinal bacteria which besets puppies is the corona virus .It is commonly dispersed through the feces of sick dogs like other viruses and other dogs get it through infected areas or by direct contact with an ill dog.
Thank goodness, the ailment is not that serious - somewhat like a passing of a belly bug .However, it can hit younger puppies hard .Watch out for diarrhea with a sudden onset .Your puppy may shows signs of being sluggish and weary; it may also lose its appetite and you may notice that its feces is very soft and foul. The color of the feces of your puppy may be in orange and smell stinky and watery; your puppy may have symptoms of being lazy, listless and its interest in food has decreased .If the symptoms don't clear up quickly it's time to contact a vet.
Sadly treatment for the virus is not available- it just has to go its normal way .However, there are potential secondary impacts - severe diarrhea always carries the risk of severe dehydration, so intravenous fluids are sometimes needed in extreme cases .
There is the threat of secondary infections too thus it is of importance to administer antibiotics .Providing the proper treatment and assistance from a vet dogs luckily do a full recovery and are soon in their usual old selves in no time. There's no vaccination for the virus, and the best way to guard against it is cleanliness, particularly if there are other dogs around.
We all know that when we are inactive and have poor diet, our health gets affected in a negative way and this also holds true to dogs; the usual end results are heart problem and diabetes .Finally, just as with humans, canine old age brings its own set of health issues, from arthritis to failing eyesight.
Fortunately, if dogs have much in common with people in the diversity of health problems they can potentially face, they also benefit from vast advances in medical knowledge and care.
At present we are more aware of various ailments that affect dogs than we did several years ago and with this knowledge dog-owners can detect the initial indications of the ailment and be able to take the necessary preventive actions.
Corona virus
The most known intestinal bacteria which besets puppies is the corona virus .It is commonly dispersed through the feces of sick dogs like other viruses and other dogs get it through infected areas or by direct contact with an ill dog.
Thank goodness, the ailment is not that serious - somewhat like a passing of a belly bug .However, it can hit younger puppies hard .Watch out for diarrhea with a sudden onset .Your puppy may shows signs of being sluggish and weary; it may also lose its appetite and you may notice that its feces is very soft and foul. The color of the feces of your puppy may be in orange and smell stinky and watery; your puppy may have symptoms of being lazy, listless and its interest in food has decreased .If the symptoms don't clear up quickly it's time to contact a vet.
Sadly treatment for the virus is not available- it just has to go its normal way .However, there are potential secondary impacts - severe diarrhea always carries the risk of severe dehydration, so intravenous fluids are sometimes needed in extreme cases .
There is the threat of secondary infections too thus it is of importance to administer antibiotics .Providing the proper treatment and assistance from a vet dogs luckily do a full recovery and are soon in their usual old selves in no time. There's no vaccination for the virus, and the best way to guard against it is cleanliness, particularly if there are other dogs around.
The Different Common Disease in Dogs
By ADS
Get Healthy With Your Dogs Help
You Are most likely asking how can my dog help make me healthy?. Simply put he can get you off the couch and outside for a long walk or an afternoon of throwing a ball or a toy for retrieval games.
I think that everybody knows that it is a proven well documented fact that people who own dogs live longer. That isn't just because you own a dog it is because it gives you something to care for and be active with.
In fact another well documented fact is that people with dogs have better mental health as well. Of course I think we have all known at least 1 wacko in our lives that had a dog so there are exceptions to that rule. So let's talk about some things you can do to get healthier with your dog.
1. Go for a daily walk. Walking 10K steps a day will go a long way to keeping you healthy. A one hour walk will give me 5.5k to 6k steps so I am well on the way to the 10,000 steps that I have for a daily goal.
2. Get involved in some type of dog sport. If losing weight is a goal of yours then you may want to consider agility training. Agility training involves all types of jumps and obstacles for your dog. You are running along with your dog and getting some great exercise.
3. If you feel that your dog may have what it takes to be a search and rescue dog you may want to consider joining a local SAR group. Your dog may be used for detection work as a cadaver dog or possibly for tracking a lost child. Getting involved with an SAR group will get you up and moving for the training as well as any real emergency situation.
4. Get involved with A.K.C. obedience trials with your dog if you both enjoy doing obedience. There are literally dog shows all over the country each and every weekend.
5. A.K.C. also now offers tracking competition. So if obedience is not your dog's thing but it has a good nose then tracking just may be what you both need.
As you can see there are a bunch of different things you can do with your dog to get you healthier and to keep you that way.
A dog can make you happier and one thing to remember is that a nice dog can be a great way to meet the opposite sex. That's right your next partner may just be that person that approaches and asks about your dog. Good luck!
Keep Your Dog Healthy And Give Him The Right Dog Supplements :
Do you really care for the sake of your pet dog? Most of the time, pets are best friends
who help make our lives sweeter. Hence, if you would like take care of your best friend,
give him the right dog supplements which will make him healthy and happy.
Dog supplements are mostly extra vitamins added to any dog food.
subsequently, it is likely to help your dog grow strong and healthy and by improving his immune system. If you care enough for your best friend, you'll offer the
best food nutrition. Minerals and vitamins are usually basic additives and together with
regular food will make you're your pet live a healthy, long life.
Dog supplements come in various sorts available in any pet store. You'll probably decide
powder, to mix it with regular food, or liquid to mix it with your dogs water.
Choose the better treatment for your pet and give him the right attention. Hence, you will keep him actively and healthy.. His hair will certainly glow with his fantastic bone
structure will stay strong if you buy the right dog supplements.
Think about his best interest by simply taking care of your pet dog. Select the right diet
and keep him energetic and lively
Due to the fact that normal dog food doesn't have the right quantity of vitamins and
minerals you must find the perfect solution to maintain your dog healthy.
Thence, dog
supplements will be the right decision. Now you are able to pay attention to your pet
and give him the right treatment. You can make his life much better and longer where he
can be happy and stay healthy.
Extend your canines life and keep him energetic. Pay for the sufficient dog supplements and bring a safer environment for your pet. The Right vitamins can create balance for
his immune system which will definitely make him stronger.
Why disregard your pets wellness when he is part of your family? Now you are able to
help him and treat him like your own. Supply him the right dog supplements; improve
the quality of his life and he will continue to make you happy
5 Things you can do to Keep Your Dog Healthy And Happy
By ADS
Puppies learn at various speeds.
Some dog breeds tend to be thought to be very easy to train and respond quickly, while others require a lot more work and firm handling. How fast your dog will learn will be Page 6 determined by which teaching technique you might be utilizing, how constant you are and the breed of dog. It will additionally depend on what you are endeavoring to teach.
There is absolutely no age at which a pet should stop learning. Neither should you cease dog training simply because he has mastered all his primary commands or has completed taking conventional classes. You must keep training and teaching your pet dog his entire life. The pointers listed are to help you to teach your pet to learn anything which you choose to teach and at any age.
Always utilize the same command. Many dog owners inadvertently confuse their pets. A perfect example is demanding the puppy to get into the down position. If you'd like this to mean that the dog lays on the carpet with his belly flat then use the 'down' command. On the other hand, you can't then utilize the expression 'down' to tell your dog to stop jumping or to take his feet off the countertop unless you wish him to get into that position. If that's what you are requesting great, but many owners use the term 'down' at different times. If you'd like your dog to quit jumping use a different command word, try the word 'off' or 'floor' as an alternative. Commands words can only have a single meaning.
Always speak in a very clear voice. Whenever issuing a command it is exactly that a command. You are not requesting, you are telling your dog what to do. You do not need to employ an angry voice, just a very clear strong tone.
Keep training sessions short. Puppies tend to be easily distracted and bored especially young dogs. You will get far better results from three, five to ten minute practice sessions than 1 lengthy twenty minute training session.
Do not get angry or discouraged. If both you or the dog are having a difficult time with a certain command, stop and try again during the next session. Training takes time and patience but you need to make sure that it is a good positive experience.
It is best to begin training any brand new command in a tranquil location. For many new commands you should have the pups complete focus. You can best achieve this by removing as many temptations as you possibly can from the training vicinity. Once the dog has a basic knowledge of the command you can test utilizing it in more demanding places.
You must help to make training enjoyable. Dogs respond far better when you have a relaxed, positive frame of mind. Always conclude teaching sessions on a optimistic note, either having a exciting game or by performing several commands that your pet knows well
Tips for Training Your Canine / Puppies
By ADS
If you're a dog owner then at someday or another you have skilled some kind of behavior issues together with your dogs.. In this part we will talk about 5 of the most common
dog behavior problems.
1. Okay let's start with jumping. You may have a dog that's jumping on you, on the kids, or maybe visitors that come to your home. No matter what, jumping can be very annoying and actually dangerous when it comes to small children or senior citizens.
2. Barking is another problem that you may have experienced. It seems that most people don't mind their dog barking to let them know that somebody is at the door or even somebody is outside that shouldn't be. However none of us want that nonstop barking that annoys the neighbors and keeps you from being able to enjoy the peace and quiet of home. Teaching your dog to stop barking on command is the answer.
3. House training is another huge issue for some people. If your dog has not been properly house trained then your dog is probably soiling in your home. Let's face it that just isn't acceptable. In fact the lack of house training is the number one reason dogs end up in shelters.
4. Chewing is one of those habits that we want to eliminate quickly. If you have a puppy that's chewing on things you'll have an adult that does the same thing unless you break that habit early.
5. Digging can be very annoying and dangerous for your dog. Dogs dig for different reasons sometimes just out of boredom, other times to find cool ground, and other times to escape under the fence. Digging holes in your backyard can be very unsightly but digging holes under the fence can be dangerous because your dog can escape and possibly get run over.
I'm sure you're asking now that we've identified some of the common behavior issues how do we solve them. The answer is actually very simple, training and behavior modification.
It's wonderful however behavior problems all appear to disappear if your dog is obedience trained.
Other problems will require some behavior modification. What is behavior modification? Simply changing the way you do some things at home with your dog so that it is able to learn better habits
1. Okay let's start with jumping. You may have a dog that's jumping on you, on the kids, or maybe visitors that come to your home. No matter what, jumping can be very annoying and actually dangerous when it comes to small children or senior citizens.
2. Barking is another problem that you may have experienced. It seems that most people don't mind their dog barking to let them know that somebody is at the door or even somebody is outside that shouldn't be. However none of us want that nonstop barking that annoys the neighbors and keeps you from being able to enjoy the peace and quiet of home. Teaching your dog to stop barking on command is the answer.
3. House training is another huge issue for some people. If your dog has not been properly house trained then your dog is probably soiling in your home. Let's face it that just isn't acceptable. In fact the lack of house training is the number one reason dogs end up in shelters.
4. Chewing is one of those habits that we want to eliminate quickly. If you have a puppy that's chewing on things you'll have an adult that does the same thing unless you break that habit early.
5. Digging can be very annoying and dangerous for your dog. Dogs dig for different reasons sometimes just out of boredom, other times to find cool ground, and other times to escape under the fence. Digging holes in your backyard can be very unsightly but digging holes under the fence can be dangerous because your dog can escape and possibly get run over.
I'm sure you're asking now that we've identified some of the common behavior issues how do we solve them. The answer is actually very simple, training and behavior modification.
It's wonderful however behavior problems all appear to disappear if your dog is obedience trained.
Other problems will require some behavior modification. What is behavior modification? Simply changing the way you do some things at home with your dog so that it is able to learn better habits
Top 5 Common Dog Behavior Problems
By ADS
Let me start this part with a couple of human examples. To do that I'll need to ask you a
question. What makes the difference between a well behaved child and a child that is out of control? I think most people will agree that training is one of the very important
things in that process. Yes simply teaching the child what is acceptable and what is not.
The same thing is true with your dog. First of all we need to consider the dog's age and I think you'll understand that a very young puppy is going to be more excitable and out of control than a dog that is older. However training should start with a puppy and not wait till your dog is older and has developed a bunch of bad habits.
Some of the exercises that can help with this include walking on a leash nicely so the dog isn't dragging you down the street or towards other people. The sit stay and the down stay are also very important exercises to teach control and to keep your dog calm. These exercises can all be taught to your dog starting at the age of four months. Again keep in mind just like a child your dog may be learning these exercises but won't be perfect with them when it is this young.
Okay so here's the good stuff. Now I'm going to share with you how to keep your dog calm.
Exercise
Yes, it's as simple as that one word, exercise. So how do we go about getting enough exercise to keep your dog calm? Go for daily walks. If 30 minutes doesn't do it shoot for an hour. In fact a lot of people love using a treadmill for this.
Another way to exercise your dog if it likes to chase a toy is to go out and play retrieve games. Yes, throw that ball or toy until your dog is worn out.
Now here's the best way to exercise your dog without you having to do anything. I love doggie daycares for this. Be sure that you choose a daycare that evaluates all new dogs for temperament before allowing them in the program. This will help assure you that your dog is with other friendly dogs. I have found that if you will take your dog to doggie daycare two our three times a week you'll be amazed at how much calmer your dog is. Doggie daycare offers nonstop activity for your dog and definitely gets rid of a lot of that energy.
Quite often a new dog owner will buy a dog that's meant for working but their lifestyle is of the type that will not give the dog the exercise and work that it needs.
So here are some things that you can do to give your working dog a job.
1. Go for a daily walk - if 30 minutes doesn't seem to be enough shoot for an hour you'll be amazed at what it does for your dog and for your waistline as well. Even better yet if you are a jogger take your dog with you. Depending on its physical condition you may need to condition it for longer runs but it will be good for both of you.
2. If you have a dog that enjoys Frisbee teach your dog to catch a Frisbee and spend some time every day playing with your dog. In fact if you both get into the Frisbee game there are actually clubs that you can join in most major cities that include training and competition.
3. Obedience training is another way to give your dog a job. Yes obedience train your dog 2 - 3 times a day for a simple short no more than 15 minutes at a time session. You will be amazed at how a 15 minute obedience session can take some of the energy out of your dog.
4. If you would like your dog to use it's brain there are now several different toys that will challenge your dogs mind while it tries to figure out how to get a treat. Take a look at your local pet store or simple Google "mind games for dogs".
5. If your dog enjoys swimming you can always take him down to the river or your own pool if you happen to have one. Swimming is an excellent way to exercise humans and it works for dogs as well.
The key to all of this is to get your dog up and busy. If your dog has a job or is exercised well you will have less problems with it at home.
Remember what I have been saying forever, "a trained dog is a happy dog and an exhausted dog is even happier". So get out there and do something fun with your dog
The same thing is true with your dog. First of all we need to consider the dog's age and I think you'll understand that a very young puppy is going to be more excitable and out of control than a dog that is older. However training should start with a puppy and not wait till your dog is older and has developed a bunch of bad habits.
Some of the exercises that can help with this include walking on a leash nicely so the dog isn't dragging you down the street or towards other people. The sit stay and the down stay are also very important exercises to teach control and to keep your dog calm. These exercises can all be taught to your dog starting at the age of four months. Again keep in mind just like a child your dog may be learning these exercises but won't be perfect with them when it is this young.
Okay so here's the good stuff. Now I'm going to share with you how to keep your dog calm.
Exercise
Yes, it's as simple as that one word, exercise. So how do we go about getting enough exercise to keep your dog calm? Go for daily walks. If 30 minutes doesn't do it shoot for an hour. In fact a lot of people love using a treadmill for this.
Another way to exercise your dog if it likes to chase a toy is to go out and play retrieve games. Yes, throw that ball or toy until your dog is worn out.
Now here's the best way to exercise your dog without you having to do anything. I love doggie daycares for this. Be sure that you choose a daycare that evaluates all new dogs for temperament before allowing them in the program. This will help assure you that your dog is with other friendly dogs. I have found that if you will take your dog to doggie daycare two our three times a week you'll be amazed at how much calmer your dog is. Doggie daycare offers nonstop activity for your dog and definitely gets rid of a lot of that energy.
Give Your Dog A Job :
Is your Border Collie being mischievous? Is your German Shepherd digging under the fence? Is your Labrador Retriever driving you crazy by bringing you the ball? These are all examples of a bored working dog that needs something to do.Quite often a new dog owner will buy a dog that's meant for working but their lifestyle is of the type that will not give the dog the exercise and work that it needs.
So here are some things that you can do to give your working dog a job.
1. Go for a daily walk - if 30 minutes doesn't seem to be enough shoot for an hour you'll be amazed at what it does for your dog and for your waistline as well. Even better yet if you are a jogger take your dog with you. Depending on its physical condition you may need to condition it for longer runs but it will be good for both of you.
2. If you have a dog that enjoys Frisbee teach your dog to catch a Frisbee and spend some time every day playing with your dog. In fact if you both get into the Frisbee game there are actually clubs that you can join in most major cities that include training and competition.
3. Obedience training is another way to give your dog a job. Yes obedience train your dog 2 - 3 times a day for a simple short no more than 15 minutes at a time session. You will be amazed at how a 15 minute obedience session can take some of the energy out of your dog.
4. If you would like your dog to use it's brain there are now several different toys that will challenge your dogs mind while it tries to figure out how to get a treat. Take a look at your local pet store or simple Google "mind games for dogs".
5. If your dog enjoys swimming you can always take him down to the river or your own pool if you happen to have one. Swimming is an excellent way to exercise humans and it works for dogs as well.
The key to all of this is to get your dog up and busy. If your dog has a job or is exercised well you will have less problems with it at home.
Remember what I have been saying forever, "a trained dog is a happy dog and an exhausted dog is even happier". So get out there and do something fun with your dog
How Can I Keep My Dog Calm Under Exciting Circumstances
By ADS
Signs of sickness are the most important signs of the health status in
your dogs. For example, if the dog has ongoing nasal discharge, it
indicates the existence of nose blockage and if the discharge is
dense, most of the times, the dog may have pneumonia.
If the dog throws up one or two times sometimes, this may not be taken as a serious indication of sickness-- but if the dog carries on this vomiting, then this is something significant to be researched.
If the dog has ongoing itchiness, then one needs to examine the dog first by closer observation and evaluation of epidermis(skin) by separating the hairs content especially in situation of long haired type dogs. You may also come across a lot of ticks, or fleas on epidermis, which may look obviously normal at a distance.
If the dog passes loose feces(stool) for one or two or three times, this need not be given more emphasis-- but if there is ongoing passing of loose feces, then the dog is definitely suffering from intestinal(bowels) problems. If the dog does not successfully pass feces for two to three days, the abdominal problems needs to be ruled out carefully.
Just with consideration notice the dog’s strolling motions and rule out any irregular motions in the dog. If the dog is limping, the creature may have foot patches or lesions. In the same way, if the older dog has hesitant strolling and less feed intake along with recurring throwing up, then acute renal problems like 'nephritis' needs to be ruled out.
If there is whiteness in the eye sockets, suspect the 'cornael opacity' that may happen in illnesses/diseases like trypanasomosis. When the dog becomes anemic, the mucous tissue layer of the sight becomes paler and in serious situations, this may have wall white-colored shade. If the dog bites chains and owner or others, look for behavior disorders problems and rabies needs to be ruled out.
If the dog throws up one or two times sometimes, this may not be taken as a serious indication of sickness-- but if the dog carries on this vomiting, then this is something significant to be researched.
If the dog has ongoing itchiness, then one needs to examine the dog first by closer observation and evaluation of epidermis(skin) by separating the hairs content especially in situation of long haired type dogs. You may also come across a lot of ticks, or fleas on epidermis, which may look obviously normal at a distance.
If the dog passes loose feces(stool) for one or two or three times, this need not be given more emphasis-- but if there is ongoing passing of loose feces, then the dog is definitely suffering from intestinal(bowels) problems. If the dog does not successfully pass feces for two to three days, the abdominal problems needs to be ruled out carefully.
Just with consideration notice the dog’s strolling motions and rule out any irregular motions in the dog. If the dog is limping, the creature may have foot patches or lesions. In the same way, if the older dog has hesitant strolling and less feed intake along with recurring throwing up, then acute renal problems like 'nephritis' needs to be ruled out.
If there is whiteness in the eye sockets, suspect the 'cornael opacity' that may happen in illnesses/diseases like trypanasomosis. When the dog becomes anemic, the mucous tissue layer of the sight becomes paler and in serious situations, this may have wall white-colored shade. If the dog bites chains and owner or others, look for behavior disorders problems and rabies needs to be ruled out.
The most important signs of the health status in your dogs.
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Food allergies are something that is challenging to recognize unless one is well aware of the guideline information with respect to this type of delicate allergy reaction. The main signs of food allergies in dogs involve the facial itchiness,limb chewing, tummy itchiness, repeated ear infections or epidermis(skin) infections.
Since the dogs eat lot of prepared food elements including various kinds of necessary protein, filler, coloring agents and more; in the commercial food elements, the situations of food allergies are more than one can imagine. Allergic reactions mostly involve the epidermis(skin) or the gastro colon.
If you come across your dog itchiness after the provision of particular food elements, then suspect the food delicate allergy reaction in this creature. However, circumstances like fungus attacks/infections need to be ruled out in general before the conclusion of itchiness as a indication of food delicate allergy reaction.
There are many documented situations of allergies of dogs to corn or to wheat. However, the food allergies vary from dog to dog. Read the brands clearly before feeding your dogs with canine food elements, in such events. Too much colored food elements may be prevented since they may cause allergies to your dog.
Food allergies are often connected to the extremely effective behavior noticed in the dogs. Added colors, additives, and high fat diet might cause such food allergies in the dogs and hence, one has to be careful in offering new type of diet plan to their dogs and carefully observe the dog for any signs of delicate allergy reaction.
There are many events those meals/food allergies might be diagnosed in the dogs but the dog may have other issues like pancreatitis. To rule out the food allergies, observation your dogs whenever you feed them, look for things to link signs of dog with food given, particular signs encountered, differential analysis/diagnosis etc. are the important features to be given emphasis.
Since the dogs eat lot of prepared food elements including various kinds of necessary protein, filler, coloring agents and more; in the commercial food elements, the situations of food allergies are more than one can imagine. Allergic reactions mostly involve the epidermis(skin) or the gastro colon.
If you come across your dog itchiness after the provision of particular food elements, then suspect the food delicate allergy reaction in this creature. However, circumstances like fungus attacks/infections need to be ruled out in general before the conclusion of itchiness as a indication of food delicate allergy reaction.
There are many documented situations of allergies of dogs to corn or to wheat. However, the food allergies vary from dog to dog. Read the brands clearly before feeding your dogs with canine food elements, in such events. Too much colored food elements may be prevented since they may cause allergies to your dog.
Food allergies are often connected to the extremely effective behavior noticed in the dogs. Added colors, additives, and high fat diet might cause such food allergies in the dogs and hence, one has to be careful in offering new type of diet plan to their dogs and carefully observe the dog for any signs of delicate allergy reaction.
There are many events those meals/food allergies might be diagnosed in the dogs but the dog may have other issues like pancreatitis. To rule out the food allergies, observation your dogs whenever you feed them, look for things to link signs of dog with food given, particular signs encountered, differential analysis/diagnosis etc. are the important features to be given emphasis.
Meals food and allergies in dogs
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Washing a dog needs to be given more emphasis. This is because of
the point that if you are reckless in showering, the dog may end up
having some infections.. For example, if you don’t block the
hearing/ears with large pure cotton ball, the regular water may go in
the ear pathways and may cause some ear infections with symptoms
like continuous discharge from the ears and trembling or shaking of
the head.
Frequency of showering actually relies on the type of the dog. If the dog is of a furry kind like the cocker spaniel, then the bathing is to be conducted once in six to eight weeks. If these kinds are bathed too regularly, then the epidermis(skin) and coat reduce the protective characters. However, when the dog has defecated on the epidermis due to the regular intestinal problems resulting in diarrhea, to avoid the bad smell, the dog may be exposed to regular showering some times by the owners.
Take more appropriate care to avoid some nuisance cleansers or individual cleansers --such as human soap etc. The detergent components used for humans are not appropriate for animals. Similarly, many individual hair shampoo items are having some components that are not appropriate in the ratios that are to be used in situation of dogs. Hence, always try to use the hair shampoo items that are mentioned mainly for use in dogs. Take more appropriate care in using any new product.
Always have good time and patience for items needed for bathing in one place with accessibility to regular water source. Dogs really like the sprinkling of regular water, streams, and sea. Even when you are using the bathtub, have everything in one place and then begin showering of the dog. Try to have a leash, conditioner,soft terry towels, and hair shampoo in the bath place.
Conditioner is of necessary to make the brushing action easier later. Bathing should be a practical action to both the dog and the owner. This should not be a burden.
Frequency of showering actually relies on the type of the dog. If the dog is of a furry kind like the cocker spaniel, then the bathing is to be conducted once in six to eight weeks. If these kinds are bathed too regularly, then the epidermis(skin) and coat reduce the protective characters. However, when the dog has defecated on the epidermis due to the regular intestinal problems resulting in diarrhea, to avoid the bad smell, the dog may be exposed to regular showering some times by the owners.
Take more appropriate care to avoid some nuisance cleansers or individual cleansers --such as human soap etc. The detergent components used for humans are not appropriate for animals. Similarly, many individual hair shampoo items are having some components that are not appropriate in the ratios that are to be used in situation of dogs. Hence, always try to use the hair shampoo items that are mentioned mainly for use in dogs. Take more appropriate care in using any new product.
Always have good time and patience for items needed for bathing in one place with accessibility to regular water source. Dogs really like the sprinkling of regular water, streams, and sea. Even when you are using the bathtub, have everything in one place and then begin showering of the dog. Try to have a leash, conditioner,soft terry towels, and hair shampoo in the bath place.
Conditioner is of necessary to make the brushing action easier later. Bathing should be a practical action to both the dog and the owner. This should not be a burden.
How to bathe your dog | Washing a dog
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1. Concentrate on what your dog is doing right.
Professional dog trainers everywhere tell their students to reward their dogs when they do something right. This “positive training” method is in contrast to training that centers on punishment. Trainers recommend that owners praise and reward their dogs with treats and affection for good behavior instead of just scolding them for bad behavior.
2. Be proactive and keep your dog from behaving badly in the first place.
One of the
most important tips that a professional dog trainer will tell his or her students is that
good behavior is not just the responsibility of the dog. The owner must make every
effort to avoid giving the dog the ability to engage in bad behavior while they are still
learning the ropes. For example, if you notice that your dog likes to chew, it’s important
to make sure that everyone in the home puts their shoes behind closed closet doors to
remove temptation. 3. Stop saying NO!
One of the biggest mistakes that people make when training their dogs is saying NO without giving the dog an explanation of some type. Dogs, much like children, will become confused with a simple command of NO! Here’s what you should do instead. If your dog is stealing the cat’s food, tell him NO and then gently guide him to his own food dish. Or, if your dog is chewing on a table leg tell him NO and give him rawhide or another toy on which he can chew. Once your dog begins to actually use the new behavior, reward him with treats, toys and praise.4. Learn the difference between boredom and separation anxiety.
It is important to determine whether your dog is misbehaving when you leave home because he is bored, or because he is experiencing a case of separation anxiety. Figuring out why your dog is engaging in bad behaviors is usually the quickest way to combat the problem. If boredom seems to be the issue, you can probably keep your dog from destroying your house during alone time by providing him a toy stuffed with treats or something else that will help exercise his mind a little. If separation anxiety is the problem, you will need to learn ways to desensitize your dog to not only your absence, but also your “preparing to leave” routine.5. Consider trying clicker training.
Clicker training is a relatively new technique in the dog training world and involves the owner using a specific sound to indicate to their dog that a particular behavior is acceptable or desired. The owner will repeat the “click” and then reward their dog for his or her good behavior. The positive feedback will encourage the dog to repeat the good behavior.6. Be patient, persistent and consistent.
These three behaviors on the part of an owner will develop similar behaviors in a dog. Patience means that you understand that learning new behaviors may take some time and a lot of practice and repetition. Persistence means that you, as the owner, do not give up when training does not seem to be going well. Consistent means that your dog knows what to expect from you. For example, if you always say NO when your dog is misbehaving, they learn to recognize NO as a sign of disapproval. Conversely, if you only give treats for good behavior, your dog will learn to recognize such positive feedback.7. Start early.
As soon as you get a dog, you should begin training in some capacity. If you are getting a late start, it may take some time to catch up. The key to remember is that training is often nothing more than reversing bad habits and behaviors. If your dog is young, they haven’t had a chance to develop a significant number of these bad behaviors and training will be simple. With an older dog, you really have to unteach everything the dog knows about behavior and start to reteach behaviors that you find acceptable.8. Be kind and gentle for best results.
An owner who constantly punishes his or her dog for bad behaviors is bound to be a lot less successful than an owner who is gentle and kind, rewarding his or her dog for acceptable behaviors. Consider offering your dog plenty of praise, and be gentle when redirecting his attention from a bad behavior to one that is more acceptable to you.9. Have reasonable expectations.
For example, if your dog misbehaves at home you are wise to expect that he will misbehave at the dog park or in the yard. Therefore, if your dog is having trouble paying attention to your commands you will want to make sure to keep him on a leash when outside. If your dog jumps on people in the house, expect that he will be rough with other dogs. You can reverse these behaviors through positive training, but you need to realize that bad behaviors will most likely continue regardless of the circumstances until they have been unlearned by your dog.
10. Always enforce your commands.
If you give commands, but do not enforce them,
your dog will learn that there is no reason to listen to you. On the other hand, if you back
up your commands with reinforcement he will quickly learn that you mean business. For
example, if you tell your dog to sit and he ignores you, gently push him into the desired
position and praise him. Always praise good behavior as a means of enforcing your
commands .Top 10 Dog Training Tips
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1. Be committed.
Do not get a puppy or a dog for a pet if you are not fully committed in caring for it. Without commitment, you can never train your pet effectively. By being committed, as well as by loving your pet, you would have the necessary drive to do what needs to be done, in order to train him well.
2. Never give up.
Whether you are trying to train a dog or a puppy, you need to be aware that it requires
time and a lot of patience, in order to get your pet to perform the things you want him
to do. In other words, you need to be patient about it. Aside from that, you should
never give up, so that he would be able to understand what you want and do it.3. Be positive.
Be positive at all times when it comes to training your dog. A positive attitude will mean a lot for your pet, since he can feel when you become frustrated or angry. Being positive means that you have to praise him whenever he does something good. Aside from that, you should also believe that your pet can do it, so as to encourage a more positive atmosphere.4. Prepare treats.
Dogs love treats like dog biscuits, and such. Prior to taking the steps in training your pet, you should prepare treats as rewards for your pet, whenever your dog is able to follow your command. Make sure that the kind of treats you have prepared is something that he really likes much, so that he would really know that he has done something right.5. Do not forget about your dog’s health.
Before training your dog, you have to make sure that he is in top condition. This is because, a dog that is not feeling a hundred percent well would not have the focus that you want him to have. He should be a happy and healthy dog to begin with, which is why you should make sure that he eats nutritious foods, and he should be taken to a veterinarian for his regular checkups.6. Take your dog for a walk.
Walking your dog can make him happy. It can also ensure that he gets enough exercise, which would promote his health. Doing this on a regular basis would make your dog see it as a routine; and, this would make positive results in your training program, especially if you do it on a regular basis as well.
7. Play with your dog.
Dog training should just be one of the things that you do in a particular day. In other
words, do not do it for all the time that you spend with your dog. Play with him
whenever you can, so that he can feel that being with you is not just all about learning
new things, but having fun as well.8. Be the leader.
Dogs naturally follow a leader in a pack. Thus, you have to establish being a leader, so that your pet would follow your commands. Establishing your dominance does not mean that you have to hurt your pet. One example of it is to show him that you are the one to eat first, before giving him his food.9. Be serious in giving a command.
Whenever you want to give a command to your pet dog, you have to be serious about it. In other words, you should not let him ignore it, since that could become habit that would cause problems in the future. If you are not ready to enforce your command, then you should give it at another time.
10. Awareness of your actions is important
Being aware of your actions is important when it comes to training your dog. You should
be aware of how you waive your hand or the tone of your voice, since it can affect your
dog’s attention. For example, if you are waiving your hand too much, then instead of
listening to your voice, your dog may be looking at it
10 Tips to Psychological and mental readiness to get the dog / Dog Training Tips
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Most of the dog owners try to discover this answer in a serious
manner. Whatever the schedule we have for the
evaluation/examination of your pet creature, if there is any
abnormality seen in your creature, without delay, you need to subject
the creature for a thorough clinical examination. It can be suggested
that even before the purchase of a puppy, just seek advice from a pet
creature care professional and try to understand about the schedules
to be managed for the evaluation of the animal. This will help a lot in
fixing many medical related issues in the involved creature.
Though once in 2 or 3 months is the common schedule for the evaluation of the dog, as soon as the dog is obtained the dog needs to be taken to the animal medical practitioner(Vet) for a thorough evaluation. Hence, the health care measures relevant program will be acquired in time. Most of the time, the dog is to be taken to the animal medical practitioner(Vet) at fifth or 6th week of age because in this interval only, the vaccinations against illnesses will be consistently conducted. The interval of vaccination in the first year will be ongoing up to the 16th week of age and the schedule needs to be managed accordingly.
However, if you have the expecting dog, the dog need not be stressed by long-distance based transport for examination purposes. Hence, seek advice from the animal medical practitioner(Vet) by phone and try to reduce the journey for the dog. However, the veterinary advice needs to be obtained with regards to health maintenance. If the dog has met with an accident either during journey or during schedule routine movements, the creature needs to be taken to the pet medical center instantly.
Though no sickness is obvious, it does not mean that the dog is healthy. There are events wherein the creature may look like a regular dog but may have some illnesses, which can be discovered during the schedule health examine. Hence, the proprietor has to choose when to take the dog to the medical center based on need.
Though once in 2 or 3 months is the common schedule for the evaluation of the dog, as soon as the dog is obtained the dog needs to be taken to the animal medical practitioner(Vet) for a thorough evaluation. Hence, the health care measures relevant program will be acquired in time. Most of the time, the dog is to be taken to the animal medical practitioner(Vet) at fifth or 6th week of age because in this interval only, the vaccinations against illnesses will be consistently conducted. The interval of vaccination in the first year will be ongoing up to the 16th week of age and the schedule needs to be managed accordingly.
However, if you have the expecting dog, the dog need not be stressed by long-distance based transport for examination purposes. Hence, seek advice from the animal medical practitioner(Vet) by phone and try to reduce the journey for the dog. However, the veterinary advice needs to be obtained with regards to health maintenance. If the dog has met with an accident either during journey or during schedule routine movements, the creature needs to be taken to the pet medical center instantly.
Though no sickness is obvious, it does not mean that the dog is healthy. There are events wherein the creature may look like a regular dog but may have some illnesses, which can be discovered during the schedule health examine. Hence, the proprietor has to choose when to take the dog to the medical center based on need.
How to manage medicine
Majority of times, the dogs are so brilliant to find out the drug
combined regular water or meals components provided to them by
the dog owners. Hence, often it becomes a frustration for the dog
owners to give medications to their dogs. To the possible level, the
creature need not be pressured for taking of the medication. If the
medication is to be given by mouth, first choose whether it is better to
provide it along with regular water or food. Many times, the
medications are combined with meals components and are kept in
disguised place by appropriate combining of the medication with the
meals components.
Before providing the medication, just delay the feeding time in the
particular dog. Hence, the dog may be starving at some level. In those
times, give little quantity of regular meals without medication and the
dog may eat it well without any doubt and now offer the medication
combined meals and the dog may willingly eat it most of the times. If
the dog avoids, first constraint the dog well and open the mouth area.
Put the pills behind the fang tooth and almost behind the bulb of the
tongue. However, take care that the medication what you are
providing in the dog should not get into the respiratory (breathing)
area.
If the medication is in fluid form, don’t raise the head of dog too much
and place medication by a needle/syringe. Just by using a dropper, fill
the medication in the lip pocket. The continuous massaging at the
neck/throat side may stimulate the swallowing. Making the creature
dehydrated and then providing of medication combined with regular
water may many times help the consumption of the medication.
Taking cart of a sick dog
Taking cart of a sick dog is one of the vital actions that a dog owner
needs to comprehend. In the same way, when a dog becomes ill,the
dog is in need of more care and affection base actions by the dog
owner. Taking cart of a sick dog is often considered as an art and this
should not be taken as a causal things.
Yes. You need to take additional care when the dog becomes ill. For
example, the ill dog with a high temperature needs to be given only
some breads items and heavy non-vegetarian items may be
prevented. Such dogs should be kept in some relaxed place after
medications are taken and should not be disrupted. During the
nursing of the dog who has taken the medication, the dog needs
coaxing and stroking by the proprietor. Don’t raise the dog’s head too
much to avoid the moving of medication given by the mouth place
straight into the respiratory (breathing) area. During the nursing
actions, take care by providing heated(warm) liquids.
Safety is to be given more concern during the nursing action in any
dog. When the dog has serious diarrhea, the dog may start showing
symptoms and signs of dehydration. Hence, the nursing care of
dehydration contains an includes of little amounts of sodium and
sugar to regular water in a cautious way. In the same way, the
throwing up dog also needs appropriate nursing care. Ice may be
given in such situations along with egg white and to smooth the
esophageal passage.
Nowadays, a non-contact based infra-red temperature gauge has
come up in the marketplace to obtain the heat range of the dog
without much stress. Put the dog in a shady place if the heat range is
way too high and provide good ventilation to the suffering dog. If the
dog is affected by hypothermia, provide warm blankets to given
comfort to the animal.
How often should my pet be examined
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