Fleas and other parasites

 Fleas and other parasites need to be given always a priority by the dog owners. The common incidences of flea bite allergy in case of dogs cause worries among the dog owners.  Flea bite induces allergic reactions in the concerned area bitten by the fleas. Hence, the affected area looks like hairless area and the animal starts scratching.  Read the rest of this entry

Heart worm prevention

Beef flavored chunks are available in addition to the beef flavored tablets or solutions that  can be given orally to the dogs as a measure against the incidence of heart worms.  Avoid mosquito bites by providing proper mosquito-proof shelter facilities to the dogs.   Read the rest of this entry

Do parasites cause “Scooting”?

 Parasites too cause the scooting. Scooting is a an anal sac disease. First let’s understand what scooting is in detail. This is the dragging of anus with the hind limbs in an extended state. Parasites causing irritation in the anus regions lead to such type of actions in animals like dogs. Read the rest of this entry

Boredom and variety

Boredom and variety are always inter connected in case of dog misbehaving. Yes. This is true. Many a times, boredom can be managed with variety of materials that will distract the animals to a greater extent. Hence, the dog may not do the abnormal or unwanted activity arising out of the boredom experienced by it.

Boredom experienced dogs may have different types of behavioral patterns. For example, some dogs will be seen barking continuously and some may be engaged always in some digging activities. Read the rest of this entry

First steps in grooming

 Grooming is one of the important activities to be known well by the dog owner. If the dog owner is not aware of the grooming, then the dog may encounter many types of diseases. First steps of grooming consists of activities like maintenance of coat, nails and ears.  The maintenance of the coat mainly consists of enrichment measures like proper bathing, combing, drying of skin by dryers, and more. The animal need not be bathed daily and this helps to protect the skin’s characteristics like insulation feature. Read the rest of this entry

 Atlanta (CNN) — It began when Shelley Boyle’s veterinarian recommended she stop feeding meat and dairy to her beloved mutt, Cleo, to determine whether a food allergy was to blame for the dog’s chronic ear infection.

Boyle’s interest was immediately piqued. She had been a vegan for nearly two years, after deciding to cut meat, eggs and dairy from her diet for health and ethical reasons. But she never considered the possibility that she could align her dog’s diet with hers. Read the rest of this entry

Article source: http://www.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/03/10/vegan.dog.diet/?hpt=Sbin

Home dental care

 Home dental care is to be given more emphasis nowadays because of the fact that the dental diseases are emerging in the case of pet animals like dogs to a greater extent. Though you are giving home dental care, if you suspect on the extension of the dental diseases, then immediately approach the veterinarian for intervention.   Read the rest of this entry

Just like a shiny head of hair means a healthy body for us people, a gleaming coat associated with fur on the dog means your dog is within good health. Actually, a nice, lustrous coat associated with fur is one of the strongest indications that your dog is enjoying good dog health. Proper grooming your dog is important to promote good dogs health. Read the rest of this entry

Article source: http://www.zimbio.com/arthritis+in+dogs/articles/-2EOs06CUOE/Grooming+Promote+Good+Dogs+health

Since pets are generally considered as an integral part of the household, and sometimes very much treated like the child in the house, it is imperative to constantly monitor the pet’s health. Promoting cat and dog health requires slightly more than just the basic daily routine of food and exercise. It also demands the inclusion of supplements as part of their dietary intake. Read the rest of this entry

Article source: http://www.prlog.org/11392345-why-is-giving-supplement-to-your-pet-so-important.html

HOUSTON, TX and KATY, TX–(Marketwire – 03/21/11) – Martin Bell, owner and dog training expert of Shelmar Kennels in Katy, Texas, recommends walking a well-trained dog to relieve stress in difficult times — encouraging pet owners to experience the positive effects it can have for both owner and pet. Read the rest of this entry

Article source: http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/110321/0735120.html?.v=1