Category: Care
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Separation Anxiety in Older Dogs
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Older dogs , in many cases misbehave, not because they don’t know the rules, but , for many reasons, are unable to follow them. Separation anxiety is one of the most common behaviour problems seen in older dogs. Your little guy will become anxious when he senses you are about…
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Senior Care Kennels
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I hate to spend even one night away from Chico and Bella because they are such a big part of my daily life. But sometimes for any number of reasons , you simply must put your senior dog in a kennel for one night or more. Before making a choice…
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Tips For Naming Your Puppy
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Unless you are especially attached to a certain dog name, avoid choosing one of the most popular names. You will run into other dogs with your dog’s name and it could lead to some confusion at the dog park or vet’s office. The names Bella, Bailey, Max, Molly, Buddy and…
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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?
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Your guy is clearly, not a cow. You might be worried that he is sick,hungry or bored. Will eating grass hurt him? Rest assured you are not alone in your concern. Dogs eating grass is quite common, and most vets consider it normal. There are a variety of reasons might…
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Swimming For Dogs
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Swimming therapy for dogs is fast becoming a prescribed protocol for canine rehabilitation and strength building. Being in a pool provides an arena for non weight bearing exercise -where resistance in water is up to 20 X that of being in air. Being in a pool benefits the body in…
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Eye Care for Senior Dogs
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To properly care for your dogs eyes, do the following: Keep eyes clear of muscus at all times. Infections are often caused by bacteria that overgrow on mucus. Use a sterile eyewash and/or eye wipes to keep eye area clean. Apply a protective ophtalmic ointment under the top lid to…
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Mental Illness in Senior Dogs
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Most canines show some mental slow down between the ages of three and five. The exact cause is being studied , but so far unidentified. Most vets believe that mental illness in dogs appear to be genetic. Again , nothing proven so far! I want to make sure that we…
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Tips For Caring For Senior Dog
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Schedule regular visits with your veternarian. Your dog needs to be examined twice yearly, even if he appears healthy. Many diseases are hidden and not apparent. Remember , it is much cheaper to prevent disease than it is to treat it. Ask for body evaluation during each vet visit. Body…
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Changing Behaviour in Seniors-What to expect?
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As they age, our dogs suffer a decline in brain function. This happens with memory, their ability to learn, senses of sight,and hearing. Their awareness will deteriorate as well. They often will stare into nothingness. Seniors will forget house training and soil, even after returning from outside. They will often…
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Why Does My Senior Dog Eat Grass?
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Biologist have told us that canids-dogs, wild dogs, wolves , etc, All, eat grass, as a normal part of its diet. So its important to recognize that attempting to prevent your little guy from eating grass is not necessary, unless your lawn has been treated with insecticides, or some kind…
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Excercise and Older Pets
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All of a sudden one day you notice the shining white (grey)creeping into your dogs muzzle . He sleeps a little more carefully now but most time seems to be just as energetic. What is wrong-nothing. He is just aging. Happens to us all. If you have not already, now is…
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What Causes Pet Cancer?
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Enviormental and Food Toxins Do a screening of your household. Exposure to chemicals in the enviorment and even small doses of chemical additives and preservatives can build up and be carcinogenic. Look around your house and get rid of any toxins. You can read labels and it will tell you…