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In my previous articles, I mentioned about dog arthritis and its accompanying symptoms. At one time, I also talked about false canine pregnancy symptoms which canine owners often get mistaken for signs of true canine pregnancy. Indeed there is wisdom in looking into your dog’s condition and understanding signs that often signal underlying serious diseases. On the other hand, misunderstanding signs can lead you to a wrong diagnosis which could create even more problem. It happened to one of my friends who owned a Basset named Mozart, who showed symptoms she thought were those of arthritis. She said he suddenly started walking awkwardly with a gesture of pain in every cautious step.
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One of my favorite diversions during my private moments is reading books. I have dozens of volumes in my mini-library at my house and the ones that I really love to read are, guess what, stories about dogs! It’s kind of silly but I have loved reading dog stories for young children since when I was only 11 years old. All my friends know that and they would often jokingly ask me to share some dog stories every time we got together. About four weeks ago, I received a birthday gift from Kelly, my close college friend. When I opened the box, I was surprised to find what she got for me.
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Since the outbreak of swine flu earlier this year, humans considered it as one of the biggest scare to our health until now. Concerned citizens and institutions have been providing information on how to protect humans from this virulent disease. Detailed information on how to protect individuals and families from H1N1 virus infection is readily available. Well, what about my pets? Can dogs get swine flu? I have been asked this question a lot of times in the past months and I decided to write something about it for the benefit of those who are still looking for answers. The issue of swine flu in dogs has been posing several questions in the minds of anxious dogs owners all over the world.
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I have owned dogs most of my life and I know the role proper hygiene plays in assuring long and healthy life for my pets. Through years of study and learning about dogs, I recognized that a lot of canine diseases come from poor hygiene particularly with the area around the snout. It is not unusual because dogs like nosing their way off the beaten track and are known for their notorious habit of chewing on almost anything. If not guarded carefully, your pooch will find itself becoming more prone to periodontal disease which could eventually lead to a whole bunch of other serious diseases that could have adverse effects on its liver, lungs, heart, and kidney.
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Rabies is one of the most well-known and deadliest viruses in the world. Generally, all warm-blooded animals are at risk of contracting it, but it is most common in dogs. It can be found in both wild and domesticated animals. Dog rabies can be transmitted from various carriers including cats, skunks, bats, raccoons, foxes, coyotes and other wild animals that dogs can come in contact with. Almost always, rabies virus is transmitted through biting as it is most abundant in saliva, but your pet can likewise be infected by simply licking on the ground that has infected saliva. The effects of dog rabies can be deadly not only to animals but also to humans.
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Does your dog eat poop? That may not be an unusual case; in fact many dogs do that. This condition is called coprophagia, defined as dogs’ habitual eating of feces. Your pet may not find anything wrong with eating crap, but humans find it rather disgusting (something you might not like if you love kissing your pooch). It’s really hard to determine the reasons why canines do this though there are certain myths suggesting that something is missing in the animal’s diet. This is however not founded firmly since there are studies showing that even those that have the best diet practice canine coprophagia.
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What You Should Know About Dog Obesity
Like humans, canines deserve a healthy lifestyle. But of course, how they will be able to enjoy it depends on us. As a responsible owner, you are accountable in providing your pet’s basic needs – food, shelter, and proper care. This means you are the one are who decides what and how much they should have. A lot of canine health problems, for instance, occur because owners are not careful about feeding their pet. Among the most common canine nutrition problems is dog obesity. Obesity is a condition that results from having to much excess fat in the body. In humans, this condition often leads to serious health problems like arthritis, diabetes, heart failure, and even cancer.
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Easy Dog Hair Loss Treatment
Dog hair loss is one of the most common problems most dog owners encounter. Those who are familiar with this problem know that there is more to be concerned about it than just finding heaps of hair tufts on the floor or couch. Most of the time, hair loss in dogs occurs as a symptom to other common dog diseases. As a responsible owner, it is crucial for you to be watchful about your pet’s coat because it reflects its health condition in general. Dog hair loss can be due to various causes. In most cases it comes as a reaction to allergy which itself can be caused by a bunch of other factors.
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How To Handle Excessive Chewing In Dogs
Puppies are a source of amusement to most people. Even those who do not have interest in dogs usually get pleased when they see a cute little pup. Truly, it’s a delight to have a puppy at home even though sometimes there are just other things that seem to go out of place. Well, that’s part of keeping a house pet. Things will not be as hard though if you know how to react to your pet’s messy conduct. Dogs for example pass through a developmental period called “teething”. It is a normal growth process that usually happens to canines between 3 to 6 months old, and may vary according to breed.
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Hassle-free Tips On Dog Bathing
Because of their curious and active nature, dogs easily get dirty. It is something you should be mindful about if you want to keep your pet clean and enjoy more interactive activities with it. Dog bathing, however, is one thing many canine owners hate because it requires a lot of effort and extra long patience. Humans take a bath as often as the body requires. The frequency varies depending on the climate of the place and sometimes on the culture. On extremely cold places for example, people seldom use water to clean themselves while people in tropical regions bathe at least once a day to keep themselves clean and cool.
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Welcome to my Dog Health and Training Blog! My fruitful years of dog training would not be meaningful if I don't share it with other dog lovers like you.
Everything started when my friends asked me to share my knowledge and experience about dog breeding and training. They have been truly delighted by the ideas and other nitty-gritty details thereby sharing it with other people.
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