General Information for Dogs
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Please make sure your dog is up do date with his lab
work and immunizations. You
may have thought your dog didn't need to be immunized against something like
Kennel Cough because he/she is a "house" dog. Kennel Cough is a virus that
can be picked up any where... kennels, dog shows, groomers, parks, doggie
day care centers... anywhere dogs come in contact with other dogs. One of
the symptoms is a hacking cough that sounds like something is caught in your
dog's throat. (This could also be a symptom of other conditions). Check
with your vet and make sure your pet is protected but if he does have the
virus, there are various forms of treatment and your veterinarian will
be able to explain all the options to you. Don't forget about Heartworm/lyme/ehrlichia
tests as well as distemper and rabies vaccines vaccines. If you have
any reservations about giving your dogs these types of immunizations, check
with your veterinarian so he can answer your questions and put your mind at
ease.
On television the other night, one vet was claiming the benefits of raw meat
and veggies for pets. On the same show another vet claimed, dogs like
people, could get very sick if foods weren't cooked. If they can't agree,
how are we to know? Best bet is to check with our own Vet about
your own pet...
We always hear about things one should
never give a dog. The lists go on forever, but which are really
harmful?
On the list below are just a few examples of what not to give
our pets.
Chocolate - Any kind
Onions including the onions and onion grass found in yards.
pork
Alcoholic beverages
Bones - especially turkey and chicken bones
Fatty meats
Plants - Lilly of the Valley, Poinsettia, Spider Plants
Certain Flea Treatment
Anything sprayed with
pesticides and fertilizers
Raw Meat and Raw Vegetables
(Many dogs love the small uncooked carrots and I think there fine)
More
information here, >
When good dogs eat bad things.
Scent of a Chocolate
Just because they're hidden in wrappers and boxes, don't assume that
chocolate confections are inaccessible to your dog.
Chocolate can be poisonous to your dog, even when ingested in small amounts,
and your dog can still smell chocolate even if it's hidden in wrappers or
packaging. Tuck packaged treats away so your curious pet can't tear into
them when left unsupervised. If you notice any signs of chocolate ingestion
-- hyperactivity, vomiting, excessive urination, rapid breathing, or the
chewed remains of chocolate treats
-- call your veterinarian immediately.
Although avoiding obesity is the best approach to
lifelong health, if your dog is overweight, your veterinarian can recommend
a safe, effective weight loss program that includes a reduced calorie diet.
The best diet for your dog is one that is low in calories. By controlling
caloric intake, you can make your dog up to 15 DogAge years younger.
Use the chart below to see how your dog rates. An ideal body condition (4-5
on the 9-point scale) means that:
-
the outline of
your dog's ribs
can be felt and
seen
-
your dog's waist
is visible when
viewed from
above
-
the abdomen is
tucked up when
viewed from the
side
[Chart courtesy of Nestle Purina Pet Care Co.]
To get a more accurate assessment of how your dog's diet is affecting his or
her canine health and DogAge, take the free. The DogAge Test measures your
dog's biological age, based on your
dog's health, breed, risk of disease, and behavior.
DogAge Test.
This seemed to be quite accurate for our dog.
Someone had asked us where we buy
NaturVet Glucosamine Tablets-DS (Double Strength). We find their
prices and service very good.
Glucosamine-DS 150 Tablets.
WATSON'S PET COMPANY
or check out the Google adds on the left of this page for
Glucosamine.
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We have no way of knowing the accuracy of this information.
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