Friday, July 31, 2015

Vitamin supplements boost the immune system and to render nutritional calories to your dog. They have numerous health benefits. Vitamins deal with the free radicals in the dog's body and extra nutrition is the need of every aging, sick dog. Many a time, a dog that does not get all the nutrition through food, is malnourished. So, to avoid any...

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Vertigo, in simple terms, means a feeling of dizziness or giddiness. It can also be defined as the feeling experienced by a person as if he is about to fall. Intense vertigo in dogs is known as dog vestibular disease or vestibular syndrome. It is a rare dog health problem. However, if you have a pet dog, you should be aware of this condition,...

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Generally, wet nose of a dog is associated with the dog's good health. Your dog's nose remains wet due to humidity produced in the lateral nasal glands of the nose. In case of dehydration, your dog's nose becomes dry temporarily indicating a possible underlying health problem. Your dog's nose may also become dry due to changes in the temperature...

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Saturday, July 25, 2015

Havanese dogs are also known as Bichon Havanais, Havana Silk dog and Bichon Havanese. They are known as non-shedding dogs as they shed less compared to other dog breeds. These are low shedding dogs that require high dog grooming sessions. Caring for Havanese Puppies You need to begin grooming Havanese puppies by getting them used to the...

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Thursday, July 23, 2015

No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich - Louis Sabin The term "small fluffy dogs" brings to mind, celebrities and socialites, with tiny dogs, all dolled up, stuffed in a bag or carried around. But there's more to a fluffy dog, than just fur. Small size often means an energetic and spunky...

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

The dog ear is divided into three parts as the pinna, the middle ear and the inner ear. The outer ear or flap forms the pinna. The pinna helps capture sound waves. The middle ear processes the sound waves captured by the pinna. It consist of the tympanic cavity, the eardrum and the auditory ossicles. The auditory ossicles are a group of small...

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Saturday, July 18, 2015

The Shih Tzu dog is an affectionate dog with lovable personalities. They are sweet-natured and arrogant dogs with proud bearings. They love to play outdoors and need lots of comfort, attention and cuddling. They are polite towards strangers and are also amiable towards other pets. Shih Tzu as pets are a bit stubborn and have their own likes...

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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Bathing your dog is an important grooming ritual. As a pet owner, you'd obviously want what's best for your pet, and that automatically includes grooming products. You would ordinarily find a variety of dog shampoos and conditioners in pet stores, and you could even have your favorite brand. However, there are several pet owners across...

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Sunday, July 12, 2015

The thought of puppies makes dog lovers instantly feel all warm and fuzzy - adorable fuzzballs who unlike any other pets, embody the epitome of cuteness. I've always wanted to own a dog (sigh), but alas I'm not allowed, so I settled for a bunny instead. We're not here to talk about rabbits, but puppies and how to take care of their dietary...

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Friday, July 10, 2015

Arthritis is one of the most common type of dog illnesses. Usually, aged dogs suffer from arthritis. Natural deterioration of joints during the process of aging affects the flexibility of joints. For the owner, it is a heart-breaking situation to observe his/her beloved pet, limping and moaning due to pain. Young dogs may also get affected...

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Most dog owners have this misconception that tremors can only affect smaller breeds of canines. But the fact is, it can be a condition that may strike at any age, and any breed. And tremor is not something that may be considered normal in your pet. This condition is characterized by muscle twitching in all or part of the body, that takes place...

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Monday, July 6, 2015

Constipation in dogs can be caused due to various reasons, most common being lack of exercise, dehydration and lack of fiber. Sometimes it might be caused due to a rather serious problem like an enlarged prostate, when you can observe painful laxation and trouble urinating along with constipation. At times, consumption of a foreign object...

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Saturday, July 4, 2015

A stroke, which is also referred to as a cerebrovascular accident, is a medical condition wherein distressing neurological symptoms occur due to disruption of blood supply to a part of the brain. This condition can also affect dogs. Though this condition is not commonly observed in dogs, it may occur as a result of an underlying disease. ...

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If you are planning to own a dog at your home, then you should be aware of various dog breeds, so that you can get a dog that suits to your requirements. There are more than hundreds of dog breeds and each breed is different in the aspect of nutrition, grooming and exercising requirements. English Mastiff belongs to the giant breed of dogs. Apart from English Mastiff, there are other types of Mastiffs such as Brazilian Mastiff, Argentinian Mastiff, and Tibetan Mastiff. Nutrition English Mastiff puppies are giant breed puppies, which require...

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Thursday, July 2, 2015

Every dog owner around the world has one common issue that they have to deal with at some point of time in their pet dog's lives, irrespective of the sex of the dog. This issue is that of the breeding of dogs. For beginners it can be a very taxing and complex matter that must be dealt with very carefully and if proper care is not taken, it...

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