PETS AND ANIMALS

All pet dogs should be treated as members of our family and adequate attention must be paid to the canine’s health. Sometimes dogs become sick but may not look so. It is very important to recognize and understand dog illnesses symptoms.

Since prevention is a better cure, we must learn something about dog illnesses and symptoms so we can better understand their conditions. This will help us recognize some common dog illnesses. If appropriate and adequate vaccinations are administered to the puppies, most of the common dog illnesses can be easily prevented.

Some elementary observations are useful to recognize certain common dog illnesses. Dogs take a lot of sleep but their sleep is marked by alertness. If a dog is sluggish then there may be various causes contributing to it, right from anemia to old age. If the dog is limping then you should check for prospective painful areas using a firm and yet gentile hand. Check out for any signs indicating lameness from time to time.

The appetite of the dog is bound to be affected by ill health. Look for any signs of loss of appetite. An important sign of dog health problems is excessive thirst. A pronounced weight loss is also an indicator of ill health. Check the eyes for any ulcers, discharges, veins or sores.

The mouth of a healthy dog is pink. There should not be any discoloring or cavities in the teeth. Look for signs of discharge from ears. It is advisable to clean the ears from time to time. The dog’s head should be regularly checked for sore patches, hair loss, or deep wounds.

Investigate the limbs and trunk for the same signs. If the dog is vomiting, there may be various underlying problems. If the body temperature of your dog is not between the range 38 to 39 Celsius it is an indication of some kind of illness. Check the female dogs for any kind of foul smelling vaginal discharge, which needs attention of a vet.

The symptoms of pain and discomfort experienced by a dog can give us many clues about the possible underlying illness. If the dog is suffering any abdominal pain, it may be due to canine hepatitis, enteritis or it can be a simple case of constipation. The abdominal swelling dogs indicate canine bloat and roundworms in puppies. Aggression of the dog may be caused by rabies. Roundworms, tapeworms, and whipworms my cause anemia in dogs. Any behavioral changes in dog can be an indicator of hookworms, tapeworms, whipworms, canine arthritis, heart disease, canine, or parvovirus.

Kidney diseases sometimes cause blood in urine. Eye infections and entropion cause bloodshot eyes in dogs. A ruptured diaphragm, obstructed airway, lungworm, bronchitis, pneumonia, food poisoning, heatstroke, allergies can cause respiratory problems in dogs.

There are various reasons of sudden change in weight of dogs like heart disease to heartworms. Hernia might be caused due to long term constipation in dogs. Allergies, parvovirus, hepatitis, lungworm, TB, pneumonia or distemper may be one of the reasons of coughing in dogs. Cannine parvovirus can also cause dehydration in dogs. Any pancreatic disorder, food poisoning can give rise to diarrhea in dogs. The dog may suffer from hair loss due to mange, red mange demodectic, scabies, cheyletiella mange, or cushings syndrome.

If dog indicates any signs of failing genital bleeding, persistent constipation, projectile vomiting, fainting, hair loss, seizure, stumbling, trauma, trembling, mouth bleeding, rectal bleeding, lethargy, shaking, urinating problems contact a dog care specialist.



By: Dog Care Tips

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Homemade dog food is definitely an important part of the dog diet. This is because many of the commercial branded dog food products actually contains food ingredients that are harmful to the pet health such as artificial food colors and even synthetic flavoring. Such ingredients can be a cause of sickness or even death to our beloved pets.

Unlike the preservatives found in the commercial pet food products and usually unsuitable to dog health, homemade dog food is healthier and even tastier if done properly by the pet owner. Likewise, if we know that our dogs are sick, we can control the type of food that they receive by giving them the nutritious stuff that need to eat such as limited protein consumption for those dogs with renal condition.

Especially if our pets suffer from certain types of diseases, homemade dog food are a great way of help the health condition of the animals improve by giving them only the food diet that is best for them. To go with this food is lots of water in order to ensure correct and normal metabolism.

There are instances when homemade dog are prepared with freezing or cold methods in use in order to protect the food from germs and other harmful elements. Natural vinegar can be added to meat items in order to maintain freshness.  Likewise, you can also add vitamin and mineral supplements that can be obtained from fish oils and fruits.

Remember, when it comes to the overall health and welfare of our pet dogs, we must try to provide with the best, pet vitamins, regular grooming and nutritious homemade good food. Our love, care and pampering will certainly make our dogs lively, happy and amiable pet companions that we want them to be.

For more articles and discussions about homemade dog food and everything else about our beloved pets, do visit our Pinoy Pet Blog.



By: Ernesto Maitim

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I was searching for unique dog collars last week and I was stunned to see a whole bunch is sites and places to shop online. Dog collars come many sizes, shapes and forms. They even have designer type collars and harnesses. This is especially good if you need to train your favourite pet dogs. If you are looking for a unique dog collars do not sweat because there is plentiful of places and sites to order online.

When it comes to dog training, you will need a good quality collars and harnesses as the experts would recommend. The variety of these stuffs for their training is almost endless. You can pick and choose whichever you would like to according to your budget. Even whinner dogs can use these dog collars with ease and comfort.

Dog collars can come from the simplest to the most unique and modern type. You will be amaze at the choice and names they have for them. You can find what is called training dog collars, or designer dog collars, accessories, designer jewelled collars, no pull halter, and etc. These products will provide both comfort and safety for your pet animals. On most of these collars and accessories, you will find them to from the best materials and manufacturing.

Unique dog collars are pleasing to the eye and best of all; it is easy on your wallet. Some of these excellent looking collars and accessories are not as expensive as they sound or look. These products can have the potential of being the best in training your favourite pet dog. And most of the manufacturers promise to stand by their products so you are assured of quality. It is basically finding a satisfaction guaranteed.

The good thing nowadays is you can shop and buy online with the sense of security. Because these products are available online and can be bought online, it does save time. Some are even free delivery to your home address. So it is highly recommended that shopping online is one of the best options you have in terms of saving time and hassle.

Training leather collars are mostly designed for larger dogs so the make and construction of these is so extra strength. Another thing is the two dog basic trainer which system features four levels of stimulation designed to suit the pets temperament.

There is also what they call no bark collar with the auto set feature that makes the collar incredibly easy to use. So now you have so many varieties to choose from.

For your designer dog collars, again do not sweat about it. There is an abundance of varieties and choices that you can do. From designer leather collars to designer jewelled collars, you will definitely find what you are looking for.

Even unique dog collars are easy to find. And the best place to start your search is through the internet. By going online, you will find tons of what you are looking for.



By: Shellaine Enfesta

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Do you love dogs? Or do you like pet dogs? There are a lot of people anywhere in the world that loves and cares for their pet dogs. Whether they are cats, dogs, snakes, birds, or any type of animal for that matter most people like to have them. They are great for companionship and security too. They can be amusing too and for some they serve as their helper in some ways. They can also relieve you of some of the stresses of daily life.

To some ranchers, dogs act as their companion in the wild and a helper at the same time. Imagine yourself in the wild or in the bushes all alone, that can be lonesome and scary to some. But if have your favourite pet dog with you it would more relaxing stroll and hike into the woods. When ranchers try to gather all their cattle to the barn, their pet dogs can lend a hand by corralling the herd to the barn. Now you need another person to do the job for you.

Your pet dog can also help you relieve your daily life stress. You will notice if you go for a walk in the park that people have their favourite dogs with them. It is very relaxing to go and walk with your pet animal since they can make run and have fun with them. Pet dogs are very playful too, that can motivate you to go out and have fun running around or simply play with them. Especially at night and you decided to have a walk in the park, having your pet dog with you can give the sense of security.

In terms of security, there are many types of dogs that are easily trained to be guard dogs. Just like the American Staffordshire Terriers, they are gentle and good natured towards people. They are always the happy type, sociable and good with children. These breed makes a good companion because they are very protective and affectionate about their owners and families. But sometimes you have to properly train and socialize this type of breed to avoid temperamental behaviour.

Take a walk with your terrier to relieve stress. Take a walk with your German Sheppard to reduce your sugar or glucose level for diabetics. Take a walk with your favourite Dalmatian and have some fun in the park. Take a walk with your golden retriever to watch the autumn leaves in the park. Whatever you want to do in the park or in the farm or in your house, take your favourite pet dog with you. It will be worth your while.

Your pet dogs can be one of the best companion you can have nest to your spouse or children. Feeling secured at home or any place when you are with your pet dogs is a very relaxing feeling.



By: Shellaine Enfesta

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Most of us like to have pets at home, especially kids who get excited about the idea of having a pet at home. There are some pretty common pets that are usually seen in most houses and they are dogs, cats, rabbits etc. Dogs are preferred because they guard their master, and the house, and will never tolerate anyone misbehaving with their master. But if people are interested in having companions for them, they prefer cats, as they prove to be very good companions. There are some differences in the nature and habits of dogs and cats, and so it becomes quite personal as to what you are looking for in a pet.

The first difference that is seen in the dogs and cats is that dogs are social animals and like to live in groups. They like to follow the leader of the group and are termed as the happiest among all in this kind of environment. Cats are completely different by nature and they like to roam about alone and never like to follow anyone. Dogs can stay anywhere they go and will become happy after sometime but the cats will not feel happy if they are taken out of their environment even if they have the best of companions with them.

The eating habits of dogs and cats are different and it is easy to manage with the dogs as compared to the cats in many aspects. When it comes to food, dogs will eat almost anything and can survive without meat for few days. Although dogs need a good amount of meat protein to maintain their health but at times they can manage without meat. But cats need a fixed amount of meat protein daily and are not able to maintain good health without it. Dogs can also remain without eating for few days by utilizing the fat reserves of their body but even if the cat is overweight it cannot utilize its fat reserves and needs to be fed daily. In the absence of proper feeding their health deteriorates.

Dogs are very obedient and will follow your instructions in any circumstances and when it rolls over it shows its submissive nature. But when the cat rolls over it shows the sign of trust because cats are never submissive. Dogs like to roll on dirty things like the normal nature of the dogs that are seen in the street dogs. Whereas cats have the nature of digging the earth and then bury their waste in it so that no one can trace them. Both of them have their peculiar nature just because of the cause of survival, which is the most important point for all the species in this world.

Keeping in mind all the points of differences between a cat and a dog, now it is up to you what you decide. Some like cats because of their nature and habits and some prefer dogs for their obedience and guarding nature.

But probably the thing that attracts people to dogs as pets, the most is that dogs are loyal, after all they are often referred to, - ‘as a man’s best friend’. Irrespecitve of these things, it’s basically a personal choice and both, dogs and cats both are kept as pets in homes.



By: Victor Epand

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