Dog hair is important because it protects the dog from extreme temperature, abrasions and physical damage. Hair loss from seasonal shedding is normal. Other causes of hair loss may require veterinarian diagnosis and treatment.
1. Allergies
Allergic reactions are a major cause of patchy hair loss. The dog may be allergic to airborne pollen, food ingredients or environmental exposure to allergens. Licking of paws, or small bumps over the body are typical symptoms of allergy. Once the irritant is identified, the dog exposure can often be restricted.
2. Folliculitis
Damage to hair follicles causes hair loss. Allergies, hormonal problems or bacterial infections cause belly hair loss, scaling or skin lesions. Usually antibiotics are prescribed to treat the infection.
3. Endocrine Problems
Endocrine glands control normal function and development. The glands produce hormones critical to dog health. Some endocrine diseases and problems cause serious hair loss. Examples are hypothyroidism and Cushing's disease.
4.Parasites
Sarcoptic mange is caused by mites.Many parasites such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice cause hair loss. Inflammation from the parasites causes infections and bald patches. Mange is an example of hair-loss disease transmitted by parasites.
5. Ringworm
Ringworm causes hair loss, skin scales and crusty sores. The hair loss is usually in a ring pattern and may itch. Various types of fungus cause ringworm, and it is usually spread by contact with an infected animal or items such as bedding or grooming gear shared with an infected animal.
6. Stress
When a dog has stress in its life such as illness, surgery or loss of an owner, the dog may blow its coat. Instead of normal shedding, the dog loses big clumps of hair. Handfuls may come out at a touch or in the dog bedding.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
REASONS TO SPAY A FEMALE DOG
Why Female Dogs Should Be Spayed
1. Mammary Cancer
A female dog spayed before her first heat will have about zero chance of developing mammary cancer. After the first heat, this incidence climbs to 7% and after the second heat the risk is 25%. It is easy to see that an early spay can completely prevent what is frequently a very difficult and potentially fatal form of cancer.
Spaying removes both the uterine horns and both ovaries and is crucial in the prevention as well as the treatment of mammary cancer.
2. Simple Convenience
The female dog comes into heat every 6 months or so. There is a bloody vaginal discharge and attraction of local male dogs. Often there is an offensive odor. All of this disappears with spaying.
3. Pyometra
Pyometra is the life-threatening infection of the uterus, which generally occurs in middle-aged to older female dogs in the six weeks following heat. The uterus with pyometra swells and is filled with pus, bacteria, dying tissue, and toxins. Without treatment, the pet is expected to die. Despite her serious medical state, she must be spayed quickly if her life is to be saved.
This is an extremely common disease of older unspayed female dogs. Pyometra is not something that might happen; consider that it probably will happen. If you still decide against spaying, be very familiar with the signs of pyometra.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
THREE COMMON SKIN PROBLEMS IN DOGS
Types of dog skin problems
1. Allergic dog skin problems are more common than any other type of skin problem. There are various reasons your dog might have an allergic skin reaction. The reaction is usually caused by food, a tick bite, or inhaled vapors. Once the dog has the reaction to the allergen, they will start to scratch, bite, or even lick the affected area. If you notice your dog excessively itching or scratching an area on their skin and there is not sign of infection or an open wound, this might be an allergic reaction. Take your dog to the veterinarian for the check up.
2. Bacterial dog skin problems usually appear after an open wound. The bacteria will infect the area around the wound because of its warm and moist bacteria nurturing environment. The bacteria will grow until the entire area around the wound is infected with pus, which causes considerable pain to your dog. In many cases, the dog will like the area to keep it clean and use its own saliva to help heal the wound.
3. Fungal dog skin problems - it is caused by a fungus and can even be transmitted to humans. The most common fungal dog skin problems are ringworm. If your dog develops ringworm, a reddish raised ring will be visible on the skin where the worm is located. If your dog develops fungal dog skin problems you should immediately take them to the vet for treatment.
1. Allergic dog skin problems are more common than any other type of skin problem. There are various reasons your dog might have an allergic skin reaction. The reaction is usually caused by food, a tick bite, or inhaled vapors. Once the dog has the reaction to the allergen, they will start to scratch, bite, or even lick the affected area. If you notice your dog excessively itching or scratching an area on their skin and there is not sign of infection or an open wound, this might be an allergic reaction. Take your dog to the veterinarian for the check up.
2. Bacterial dog skin problems usually appear after an open wound. The bacteria will infect the area around the wound because of its warm and moist bacteria nurturing environment. The bacteria will grow until the entire area around the wound is infected with pus, which causes considerable pain to your dog. In many cases, the dog will like the area to keep it clean and use its own saliva to help heal the wound.
3. Fungal dog skin problems - it is caused by a fungus and can even be transmitted to humans. The most common fungal dog skin problems are ringworm. If your dog develops ringworm, a reddish raised ring will be visible on the skin where the worm is located. If your dog develops fungal dog skin problems you should immediately take them to the vet for treatment.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Hot Spot in dogs
Acute moist dermatitis or hot spots are red, moist and painful sores that occur due to intense scratching and biting at the skin. Dogs will start scratching because of fleas or allergies and open the skin for bacterial growth and a hot spot develops. These hot spots can become very large and grow quickly.
Commonly affected breeds are Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd Dog, and Saint Bernard.
Symptoms - The spots are red, hot, moist, and painful. The dog will bite and itch at a spot until they inflict this trauma. Hair loss will start to occur over the area, that is when many owners first see the sore.
Treatment of hot spot -
The hair around the sore needs to be clipped so that air and medication can reach the wound. The clipped area should include the wound itself as well as the edges of the lesion. If the wound is large and the dog seems to be in pain, sedation may need to be used.
The wound should be cleansed and rinsed thoroughly with water.
The original problem needs to be treated. Antibiotics are sometimes needed to help speed healing.
The dog needs to stop itching the spot, this may mean using an Elizabethan collar.
Treatment can be done at home but these spots are very painful and dogs can bite their owners if in pain.
Commonly affected breeds are Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd Dog, and Saint Bernard.
Symptoms - The spots are red, hot, moist, and painful. The dog will bite and itch at a spot until they inflict this trauma. Hair loss will start to occur over the area, that is when many owners first see the sore.
Treatment of hot spot -
The hair around the sore needs to be clipped so that air and medication can reach the wound. The clipped area should include the wound itself as well as the edges of the lesion. If the wound is large and the dog seems to be in pain, sedation may need to be used.
The wound should be cleansed and rinsed thoroughly with water.
The original problem needs to be treated. Antibiotics are sometimes needed to help speed healing.
The dog needs to stop itching the spot, this may mean using an Elizabethan collar.
Treatment can be done at home but these spots are very painful and dogs can bite their owners if in pain.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
WHELPING STAGES
THE WHELPING PERIOD
Most female dogs will whelp alone and without assistance, needing only supervision by you to see that all is going well. Be ready to help her or seek help when labor begins if any abnormalities develop. When in labor she may lie on her side and strain or stand in a "urination stance" (squatting as if to urinate) as she strains.
STEPS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER:
1. Abdominal straining in the urination stance if lying on her side.
2. Appearance of the "water bag" at the vulva.
3. With continued straining the "water bag" should be forced out within 15 minutes. The puppy will be contained within this membranous sac. The mother should chew the membranes from around the newborn puppy and free it from the sac.
4. Afterbirth placenta should follow each pup within 5 to 15 minutes. Don't allow the mother to eat more than one or two afterbirths since she may get indigestion and diarrhea if allowed to do so.
5. Another puppy should follow in 1 to 2 hours. If the mother continues to strain and have contractions for more then 2 hours without giving birth to another puppy.
Make sure the heating pad is not too warm and cover it with some towels. It is not necessary that the puppies nurse until the mother dog has completed whelping all her puppies.
6. After the mother has completed whelping she will lie down and rest with no further straining or contractions. Then, take her out of the whelping box and allow her to urinate outside. Return her to the whelping box and give her the puppies to nurse.
7. The mother should be examined within 24 to 48 hours after whelping
PREPARATIONS AND SIGNS OF WHELPING
PREPARATION FOR WHELPING
1. The place where the mother dog is to whelp should be prepared a week or so in advance, allowing her to sleep there at night and rest there during the day so that she can accustom to the strange surroundings when the time comes for her to whelp. It should be away from activity, noise, and other pets.
2. A whelping box should be constructed using either plywood or sturdy cardboard packing cartons. For a medium sized bitch, a whelping box of four feet square is adequate. The front of the box should be cut away so the bitch can enter and leave the box without any trouble.
3. Provide a warm place to put the puppies as they are born either a hot water bottle or heating pad. The puppies can later be transferred to the whelping box when the mother dog has completed giving birth. If the puppies get too hot they will "scream" and cry, and if too cold they will whimper.
4. Most mother dogs will start to shed some hair around the nipples about 2 weeks before whelping. The underside of the mother should be gently and thoroughly washed and rinsed clean before the whelping. Any abnormal discharges such as bloody milk, or greenish yellow pus in the milk coming from the nipples and mammary glands should be brought to the attention of your veterinarian.
5. Tie a knot 1/4 to 1/2 inches from the puppy's abdomen and clean is with antiseptic lotion. A milk supplement and bottle feeder may be needed.
6. Smaller breeds will definitely need a heat source in the whelping box. Be careful of heat lamps. 7. Prior abdominal radiographs of the dam during her 8th week will help at birthing to determine the end point and exactly what to expect. This is especially helpful for first time owners.
8. Have emergency phone numbers handy for regular and after hours handy.
II. SIGNS OF ONCOMING LABOR
There may be a pre-labor period 8 to 24 hours in duration. The following signs may be seen during the pre-labor period, indicating the approaching whelping.
1. The bitch becomes restless, getting up, lying down, and changing her position frequently. She may vomit from nervousness.
2. She may paw and scratch at her bedding as if she were preparing a nest. She may tear newspaper up into little pieces in her attempt to make a nest.
3. Lack of interest in even the most tempting food is usually a sure sign that whelping is approaching.
4. Rectal temperature will fall below 99*F twelve hours or less prior to whelping.
5. Milk can be expressed from the nipple near or at the time of birth in those bitches having their first litter and about 4 days prior to whelping in those bitches which have had one or more litters previously.
1. The place where the mother dog is to whelp should be prepared a week or so in advance, allowing her to sleep there at night and rest there during the day so that she can accustom to the strange surroundings when the time comes for her to whelp. It should be away from activity, noise, and other pets.
2. A whelping box should be constructed using either plywood or sturdy cardboard packing cartons. For a medium sized bitch, a whelping box of four feet square is adequate. The front of the box should be cut away so the bitch can enter and leave the box without any trouble.
3. Provide a warm place to put the puppies as they are born either a hot water bottle or heating pad. The puppies can later be transferred to the whelping box when the mother dog has completed giving birth. If the puppies get too hot they will "scream" and cry, and if too cold they will whimper.
4. Most mother dogs will start to shed some hair around the nipples about 2 weeks before whelping. The underside of the mother should be gently and thoroughly washed and rinsed clean before the whelping. Any abnormal discharges such as bloody milk, or greenish yellow pus in the milk coming from the nipples and mammary glands should be brought to the attention of your veterinarian.
5. Tie a knot 1/4 to 1/2 inches from the puppy's abdomen and clean is with antiseptic lotion. A milk supplement and bottle feeder may be needed.
6. Smaller breeds will definitely need a heat source in the whelping box. Be careful of heat lamps. 7. Prior abdominal radiographs of the dam during her 8th week will help at birthing to determine the end point and exactly what to expect. This is especially helpful for first time owners.
8. Have emergency phone numbers handy for regular and after hours handy.
II. SIGNS OF ONCOMING LABOR
There may be a pre-labor period 8 to 24 hours in duration. The following signs may be seen during the pre-labor period, indicating the approaching whelping.
1. The bitch becomes restless, getting up, lying down, and changing her position frequently. She may vomit from nervousness.
2. She may paw and scratch at her bedding as if she were preparing a nest. She may tear newspaper up into little pieces in her attempt to make a nest.
3. Lack of interest in even the most tempting food is usually a sure sign that whelping is approaching.
4. Rectal temperature will fall below 99*F twelve hours or less prior to whelping.
5. Milk can be expressed from the nipple near or at the time of birth in those bitches having their first litter and about 4 days prior to whelping in those bitches which have had one or more litters previously.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Mange in dog and causative agents
Mange means an infection of the skin with mites, which usually results in loss of hair and scaly skin.
There are different mites which affect pets, the most common of which are:
1. The sarcoptic mite or dog scabies mite, it is common in dogs.
2. Ear mites - These are very common in cats and also occur in dogs.
3. Demodex, which cause demodectic mange. There are two types which occur in dogs, namely localized and generalized.
4. Cheyletiellosis, or 'walking dandruff', which can occur in both dogs and cats.
Mites are much like smaller versions of ticks and are roughly oval to circular short-legged insects barely visible to the naked eye. These are permanent parasites; each of their life stages relies on a host, and only survive for a short while when separated from that host, usually less than a week. They can spend their whole life on the same host.
Transmission between hosts is by direct contact due to the mite's short lifespan off-host. Generally, mites of dogs and cats feed on skin debris. Some can also feed on tissue fluid or blood. Enzymes are secreted by the mite from its salivary glands when it bites into the skin, to digest its 'food'.
Mites cause problems due to their burrowing behavior, which can damage layers of the skin, causing irritation and inflammation. Allergies to mite saliva or the mites themselves can cause severe itching in hypersensitive animals. Non-burrowing mites can cause irritation as they walk along the skin surface.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Inter-digital cyst in a dog - Homoeopathic medicines or surgical excision
Inter digital cysts are common in dogs, especially those with longer hair between the pads of the feet. In most dogs cysts start as a pimple and infection sets up in the sebaceous glands or the hair roots called follicular cysts.
These cysts will occur between the toes and around the bottoms of the feet. Dogs that are prone to cysts will have recurrence throughout their life and there is no way to prevent the problem. Once the cyst is present surgery is usually the most effective way to remove the problem. The cyst and surrounding affected tissue will be removed and the area will be treated with antibiotics and kept clean and dry until healed. There are rare chances the cyst come back in the same spot if the affected tissue has been completely removed. Dogs that have other infections in their body including urinary tract infections, parasite infections, flea problems or ear infections may be more prone to this type of cyst between the toes.
Treatment involves clipping the hair in the area, cleaning two or three times a day with a strong antibacterial treatment and complete drying of the area. Dogs will have to wear an Elizabethan collar if they are prone to licking and this is what has caused the problem.
Alternate treatment for this condition is Homoeopathic medicines. Some times the combination of medicines need to be given depending on the condition of cyst and foot.
These cysts will occur between the toes and around the bottoms of the feet. Dogs that are prone to cysts will have recurrence throughout their life and there is no way to prevent the problem. Once the cyst is present surgery is usually the most effective way to remove the problem. The cyst and surrounding affected tissue will be removed and the area will be treated with antibiotics and kept clean and dry until healed. There are rare chances the cyst come back in the same spot if the affected tissue has been completely removed. Dogs that have other infections in their body including urinary tract infections, parasite infections, flea problems or ear infections may be more prone to this type of cyst between the toes.
Treatment involves clipping the hair in the area, cleaning two or three times a day with a strong antibacterial treatment and complete drying of the area. Dogs will have to wear an Elizabethan collar if they are prone to licking and this is what has caused the problem.
Alternate treatment for this condition is Homoeopathic medicines. Some times the combination of medicines need to be given depending on the condition of cyst and foot.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Vaginal tumor in a dog
A female dog,Biscuit, 13 years old was brought to the clinic with this growth. It was a bad case of Vaginal tumor and only treatment for such case would be Surgical excision. But it was risky because of age, size of tumor and physical condition of the dog. Even the owners were not ready to take any risk and wanted to leave the dog. But counselling was done to make them understand that leaving is not the solution and after all they cant leave the dog like this as she may go in depression and the condition can deteriorate. they understood the fact that now it was their duty to look after the old dog, when she needed them most after serving for so many years. Finally Biscuit went back to home..........HOW ONE CAN ABANDON THEIR COMPANION LIKE THIS. SOME CAN DO THAT AS THEY CAN ABANDON THEIR OWN PARENTS IN OLD AGE HOMES THEN WHAT AN ANIMAL MEANS FOR THEM?
Friday, July 17, 2009
RESEARCH ARTICLE: TISSUE ADHESIVE VS SUTURE
Comparative clinical studies on closure of skin incision with tissue adhesive (Iso amyl-2 cyanoacrylate) or sub-cuticular sutures in dogs.Personal Authors: Vandana Sangwan, Singh, A. P., Geeta, Ashok KumarAuthor Affiliation: Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Sciences, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar - 125 004, India.Editors: No editorsDocument Title: Haryana VeterinarianAbstract:
The present study was conducted in twelve clinically healthy female dogs for comparison of sub-cuticular sutures (6 animals) with tissue adhesive (6 animals) for closure of flank ovariohysterectomy skin incision. The repair time (mean±S. E.) for skin closure was slightly more in tissue adhesive group (106.66±20.43 seconds) as compared to sub-cuticular group (91.66±20.06 seconds). Wound infection was not present in any of the animals of both groups. Wound dehiscence was observed in 2 animals of each group. Cosmesis score of the tissue adhesive group was slightly better than that of the sub-cuticular group, indicating the usefulness of both the techniques in low tension area with smaller skin incisions.
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RESEARCH ARTICLE: TISSUE ADHESIVE VS SUTURE
Comparative clinical studies on closure of skin incision with tissue adhesive (Iso amyl-2 cyanoacrylate) or sub-cuticular sutures in dogs.Personal Authors: Vandana Sangwan, Singh, A. P., Geeta, Ashok KumarAuthor Affiliation: Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Sciences, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar - 125 004, India.Editors: No editorsDocument Title: Haryana VeterinarianAbstract:
The present study was conducted in twelve clinically healthy female dogs for comparison of sub-cuticular sutures (6 animals) with tissue adhesive (6 animals) for closure of flank ovariohysterectomy skin incision. The repair time (mean±S. E.) for skin closure was slightly more in tissue adhesive group (106.66±20.43 seconds) as compared to sub-cuticular group (91.66±20.06 seconds). Wound infection was not present in any of the animals of both groups. Wound dehiscence was observed in 2 animals of each group. Cosmesis score of the tissue adhesive group was slightly better than that of the sub-cuticular group, indicating the usefulness of both the techniques in low tension area with smaller skin incisions.
Publisher: College of Veterinary Sciences, Haryana Agricultural UniversityAbout CAB Abstracts CAB Abstracts is a unique and informative resource covering everything from Agriculture to Entomology to Public Health. In April 2006 we published our 5 millionth abstract, making it the largest and most comprehensive abstracts database in its field.
House breaking of pup
Basics of Potty Training -
It is important for your dog to have an established routine. The easy way to look at the routine you need to establish is that any time there is a break during the day or a change of direction in your dog’s day, take the dog to his potty place.
The five keys to your success are:
1. When your dog gets up, take him to the potty place.
2. Feed your dog on a regular schedule which will eventually be thrice a day. After he eats or drinks anything, take him to the potty place.
3. After your dog plays or exercises, take him to the potty place.
4. Withhold water for two to four hours before your dog goes to bed.
5. Just prior to going to bed, take him to the potty place.
Depending on the age and activity of your dog, you may need one of the variations suggested in the training course. You may also want to understand the various methods of potty training and when to use which method. One method may fit your dog and your lifestyle better than the others.
Crate Training is Not House Training
There are three basic methods of housebreaking puppies or dogs - the basic direct method, the paper method, and the litter box method. Each method refers to where the dog potties.
Crate training is simply putting your puppy or dog into a crate at times when you cannot watch him every second during housetraining, you leave home, you want him to sleep, you need him to be or feel safe, you are traveling with him, or you need more control over his behavior.
It is important for your dog to have an established routine. The easy way to look at the routine you need to establish is that any time there is a break during the day or a change of direction in your dog’s day, take the dog to his potty place.
The five keys to your success are:
1. When your dog gets up, take him to the potty place.
2. Feed your dog on a regular schedule which will eventually be thrice a day. After he eats or drinks anything, take him to the potty place.
3. After your dog plays or exercises, take him to the potty place.
4. Withhold water for two to four hours before your dog goes to bed.
5. Just prior to going to bed, take him to the potty place.
Depending on the age and activity of your dog, you may need one of the variations suggested in the training course. You may also want to understand the various methods of potty training and when to use which method. One method may fit your dog and your lifestyle better than the others.
Crate Training is Not House Training
There are three basic methods of housebreaking puppies or dogs - the basic direct method, the paper method, and the litter box method. Each method refers to where the dog potties.
Crate training is simply putting your puppy or dog into a crate at times when you cannot watch him every second during housetraining, you leave home, you want him to sleep, you need him to be or feel safe, you are traveling with him, or you need more control over his behavior.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
BEST SHAMPOO FOR YOUR DOG
In market a variety of shampoo are available for dogs. But it's your duty to choose the best shampoo for your companion. Following are some points to help you for the best selection -
1. Avoid Scented Shampoos - A scented dog shampoo may smell wonderful to you but it can be irritating to your dog's skin.
2. Dog's Susceptibility to Fleas and Ticks - If your dog has a serious flea and tick problem, you may want to consider a shampoo containing pyrethrins. Be sure to avoid getting it in your dog's eyes during bath.
3. Give Thorough Rinse - If shampoo is left on your dog's skin, it can cause skin irritation. Rinse thoroughly and then rinse again.
4. Check your Dog's Skin Type - Dog shampoos are designed for dogs with oily, normal, and dry skin. You may need to consult your veterinarian for opinion.
5. Consider Sensitivity of dog's Skin - Try to avoid dog shampoos with a lot of synthetic ingredients as they can aggravate the skin problem.
6. Natural Dog Shampoo - Always try to choose natural dog shampoo to get the best results.
7. Don't Let Dog Ingest the Shampoo - Shampoo should be out of reach of children and pets.
1. Avoid Scented Shampoos - A scented dog shampoo may smell wonderful to you but it can be irritating to your dog's skin.
2. Dog's Susceptibility to Fleas and Ticks - If your dog has a serious flea and tick problem, you may want to consider a shampoo containing pyrethrins. Be sure to avoid getting it in your dog's eyes during bath.
3. Give Thorough Rinse - If shampoo is left on your dog's skin, it can cause skin irritation. Rinse thoroughly and then rinse again.
4. Check your Dog's Skin Type - Dog shampoos are designed for dogs with oily, normal, and dry skin. You may need to consult your veterinarian for opinion.
5. Consider Sensitivity of dog's Skin - Try to avoid dog shampoos with a lot of synthetic ingredients as they can aggravate the skin problem.
6. Natural Dog Shampoo - Always try to choose natural dog shampoo to get the best results.
7. Don't Let Dog Ingest the Shampoo - Shampoo should be out of reach of children and pets.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Urinary bladder stones along with UTI (E.Coli)
Johny, A Boxer, 11 years old male dog was undergoing severe pain and trauma. He was suffering from hematuria and was lethargic, anorectic and had lapses of fever. The x-ray of abdominal area was done by one of the reputed Vet. hospital to find out the root of this problem and urinary bladder stones were found. Veterinarians at this hospital said that dog will die in 5-7 days, if not operated immediately. Owners were very much worried and concerned about this statement. Then owners approached at my clinic. Urine was tested qualitatively and quantitatively and culture test was positive for E.coli. Blood test was done and there was remarkable leucocytosis. Dog was put on antibiotics, other medications and syp.Neeri. Bleeding stopped by next day and appetite improved gradually and within 7 days of treatment there was remarkable improvement in activity level as well. After 21 days the X-ray was repeated and there was improvement in the status of urinary bladder stones as well. Finally dog is happy and the owner is happy.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Dog adoption from a shelter - two ways benefits
Most shelters are known as “kill shelters,” as elderly dogs, chronically ill dogs, dogs with serious behavioral problems or dogs in the shelter for a long period of time without a home are at risk of euthanasia. So adopting a dog from a shelter may save a dog from euthanasia.
80 percent of shelter dogs are in the shelter due to a change in living situation (i.e. a move to a small apartment ), a change in family situation (i.e. a new baby), or their owner has died or is too ill to care for them any longer.
“When you adopt a puppy, you have no idea what that dog will evolve into when he matures. You have no idea what bad habits he’ll have, how big he’ll get, what his temperament will be like, if he’ll get along with the children or if he’s incompatible with other dogs. With an adult dog, you know exactly what you’re getting into.”
Animal shelters and other rescue organizations provide information on new dog’s personality, temperament, habits and qualities on training, common behavior problems, feeding, general care etc. Breeders and pet stores generally do not offer such support.
Shelter dogs are large and small, and there are pure-breeds and mixes. New dogs arrive at shelters and at rescue organizations every day, so checking back on a weekly basis, or check the shelter or organization’s website for the latest profiles on adoptable pets.
Dog owners who adopt dog from a shelter or rescue organization also have the benefit of taking home a pet that’s been already spayed or neutered. Usually all rescue organizations and shelters neuter or spay all cats and dogs before they’re placed. I always encourage owners to meet the animals – that’s the best way to find your pet. Looks can attract you to a dog initially, but it’s not going to work if your personalities aren’t compatible. So meet the dogs to find the best suitable dog for you.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Anti-Rabies Vaccination in pets - Mandatory and useful
Vaccination against rabies is mandatory and you can do it starting the age of three months.
The second vaccination of the dog is necessary once every year with the same type of vaccine, in order to avoid your dog contact the diseases above mentioned.
The second vaccination of the dog is necessary once every year with the same type of vaccine, in order to avoid your dog contact the diseases above mentioned.
For cats, vaccination starts when they reach six-eight weeks, because they too have natural protection from the mother in their body up to that point. The second mandatory vaccination is necessary when your cat reaches the age of ten - twelve weeks, then every year.
vaccination schedule:
5 weeks old : Puppy DP vaccination
8 weeks old: 9 in 1 vaccine
10 weeks old: vaccine against corona viruses
12 weeks old: 9 in 1 vaccine
14 weeks old: vaccine against corona viruses
You cannot keep the puppy in the same place with another animal, excepting the siblings, even if that other pet is worm free and vaccinated, and under no circumstances, you must not keep the dog in a place where an animal has died.
You cannot transport the puppy in extreme temperature or humid conditions.
When the puppy becomes an adult, it must receive the second vaccination. Ask your vet how often your dog must be vaccinated and what exactly types of vaccines must it get.
vaccination schedule:
5 weeks old : Puppy DP vaccination
8 weeks old: 9 in 1 vaccine
10 weeks old: vaccine against corona viruses
12 weeks old: 9 in 1 vaccine
14 weeks old: vaccine against corona viruses
You cannot keep the puppy in the same place with another animal, excepting the siblings, even if that other pet is worm free and vaccinated, and under no circumstances, you must not keep the dog in a place where an animal has died.
You cannot transport the puppy in extreme temperature or humid conditions.
When the puppy becomes an adult, it must receive the second vaccination. Ask your vet how often your dog must be vaccinated and what exactly types of vaccines must it get.
Vets recommend that your dogs should get vaccination every year, throughout their entire life.
chew sticks - to curb the chewing habits
Chewing is a perfectly normal and natural canine behavior. Prevention and treatment of destructive chewing behavior focus on management and education—to prevent dog from chewing inappropriate items.
Prevention - Whenever leaving home, confine your puppy to a large confinement area -with a comfortable bed, a bowl of water, and freshly-stuffed chew toys. House trained adult dogs may be confined to a dog crate. When you are home, confine your puppy to crate with nothing but a freshly-stuffed chew toy for entertainment. Every hour, take your puppy to relieve it and if he goes, praise her and play some chew toy games with her before putting her back.
The purpose of confinement is to prevent your dog from chewing inappropriate items around the house and to maximize the likelihood your dog will develop a chew toy habit.
Prevention - Whenever leaving home, confine your puppy to a large confinement area -with a comfortable bed, a bowl of water, and freshly-stuffed chew toys. House trained adult dogs may be confined to a dog crate. When you are home, confine your puppy to crate with nothing but a freshly-stuffed chew toy for entertainment. Every hour, take your puppy to relieve it and if he goes, praise her and play some chew toy games with her before putting her back.
The purpose of confinement is to prevent your dog from chewing inappropriate items around the house and to maximize the likelihood your dog will develop a chew toy habit.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Ovarian cyst in a female dog
Broony, 7 years old, female dog was in season two months ago, coupled with the dark bloody discharge for a long period. She made me wonder if she has an ovarian cyst. The cyst could be interfering with her normal hormone production, and account for the bleeding.
A small cyst could be treated with a series of hormone shots to make the cyst mature and rupture. But i decided for the ovario-hysterectomy and blood test was done to check any alteration from the normal values. Finally dog was spayed and these big ovarian cyst were removed. After recovery Broony is living healthy life and even the owners are are happy to see her back to the life. In my opinion, if you do not want to breed female dogs; they should be spayed to avoid problems and unwanted puppies.
A small cyst could be treated with a series of hormone shots to make the cyst mature and rupture. But i decided for the ovario-hysterectomy and blood test was done to check any alteration from the normal values. Finally dog was spayed and these big ovarian cyst were removed. After recovery Broony is living healthy life and even the owners are are happy to see her back to the life. In my opinion, if you do not want to breed female dogs; they should be spayed to avoid problems and unwanted puppies.
GET A DOG NEUTERED AND HELP THE SOCIETIES TO CURB THE DOG POPULATION.
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