Articles Category: Dog Health - PETS | PET CARE

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Your Dogs Shedding and Bald Spots By : Mini Schnauzer If your dog sheds a lot it does not necessarily denote ill health. Dogs that spend a lot of their time indoors are exposed to electric lights and central heat and air which can throw off their normal shedding schedule that nature built in. However, profuse shedding may have other causes like an unbalanced diet, a kidney or bladder infection or a parasitic ailment. Ticks - A Very Serious Threat to Your Dogs Health By : Mini Schnauzer Ticks are not insects like fleas, but arachnids like mites, spiders, and scorpions. A tick has a one piece body, harpoon like barbs around its mouth to attach to a host for feeding, crablike legs and a sticky secretion to help hold itself to the host. The United States has about 200 tick species whose habitats include woods, beach grass, lawns, forests, and even in some urban areas. Playtime With Your Dog - Could Be Just as Beneficial to You as it is to Your Pet By : Mini Schnauzer Play is one of the best forms of exercise for a puppy. Fifteen minutes of vigorous play can be equivalent to an hour's walk. Many owners do not realize that games are also good vocabulary builders. When it's all part of a game that he enjoys, your puppy will very quickly learn the meaning of many words long before he is ready for formal training. Toys for Your Dog - Could Some Toys be Potentially Deadly? By : Mini Schnauzer Until he has been weaned, a puppy plays with his littermates and playthings aren't necessary. They are even uninteresting and possibly dangerous. From the age of 6 to 8 weeks, he starts to take an interest in toys. Almost anything will do, as long as it cannot be swallowed, or cause injury. Puppies enjoy pulling things, shaking things, carrying things around in their mouths, and as soon as they are able to run without tripping, they enjoy chasing things. This is the moment to buy you pet a rubbe Can Your Dog Stomach This? By : Sherry Massey There’s an old adage that says “You are what you eat”. This is as true for our pets as it is for us. Most of the ingredients in commercial dog food are not fit for consumption. This article will explain the hazards of commercial dog food and offer some healthy alternatives. My Dog's Aching Back By : Sherry Massey Like humans, our canine friends can suffer back pain. Some back injuries involve nothing more than sore muscles. However, for others, disc injury or degenerative disc disease may be the problem. Why Does My Dog Have Bad Breath? By : Sherry Massey “Doggy breath” – that unpleasant odor emanating from the mouths of Rover and Boomer – can be a signal of serious health problems. Herbs for Pets By : Sherry Massey Herbs can be substituted for many of the topical medications and household chemicals we use with animals. The information I share here is strictly a minimalist take on the use of herbs as a natural way to help you and your pet with daily care and common conditions. Fleas Again! By : Sherry Massey Many of us are having a very mild winter. So mild that local veterinarians are recommending that we treat our pets for fleas year round, rather than just in what we typically think of as "flea season." Here are some interesting flea facts and natural ways to deal with the pesky critters. Stop Scratching! By : Sherry Massey Dogs and cats, like humans, can suffer from allergies. If your pet itches and scratches, bites and licks a lot, this may be a sure sign of a common disease known as Allergic or Atopic Dermatitis. It is the most common symptom of pet allergies. 3 Common Health Problems In Older Dogs By : Kelly Marshall When your dog gets older, you will undoubtedly run into issues that didn't exist during the early years. Don't panic, just be prepared. Learn how to treat these three very common health issues that spring up with older age. Dog Food Recall - Keeping Them Safe By : KCoffey Can the suppliers and manufacturers of pet foods be trusted or has that trust been broken? The recent pet food recall has left many of us asking about the safety as well as the quality of our pets’ food. Spunky And The Apple a Day Dog Treat Dog Food Recipe By : Bonnie Jo Davis This is the story of Spunky, a shetland sheep dog, who was an early victim of pet food poisoning. Spunky survived to tell the tale and his doting owner began to research recipes for dog food recipes that can be made at home for a dog food cookbook. How to Help Your Dog Lose Weight By : Emma Snow Obesity is on the rise for canines. The reasons for this influx are similar to those that humans experience, too much food and too little exercise. The results of obesity are similar for your canine friends too. Studies reveal that 25% of overweight dogs experience severe joint problems. Keep Your Dog Healthy By : Larissa Levise A dog is more than a pet; it's a part of the family. That's why your dog deserves the kind of care that you loving provide all family members. To really care for your dog, be aware of signs that can indicate disease or illness. Dangerous Myths You Need to Know About Canine Parvovirus By : Jana Ortiz Your dog's health is important to you, and there are few canine diseases more feared than parvovirus. But several dangerous myths about could leave a beloved pooch exposed. Here's what you need to know to protect your furry friend. The Importance of Heated Pet Beds By : rayter Heated pet beds are important specially if the temperature is very low. Giving your pet a warm place to stay, whenever, the weather is in bad condition is really a good thing. Having heated pet beds can warm your pet and make them feel comfortable. Sickness can be avoided if they are given a warm place to stay. Is Your Dog's Nutrition Enough To Ward of Related Diseases? By : Sylvia Dickens Are Nutrition-related Diseases Killing Your Dog? If you are feeding your dog store-bought food produced by the big manufacturing companies, your dog could be facing an early death. Did you know that some companies add ingredients that have been discarded from the human food chain. What are you feeding your dog?

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