Archive for the 'Dog health' Category
Note: This is a guest post from TheDogTrainingSecret.com.
We love to teach our dogs tricks, as they are fun for the owner and the dog alike if taught properly. Most dogs learn tricks faster than they learn “obedience behaviors,” because our attitude is relaxed and fun.
A trick that every dog should know is how to “bow.”
Using a high valued dog treat will ensure more cooperation from your pup. Give yo ...
Note: This is a guest post written by Victoria from Bling Bling Puppy where you can find everything from discount dog beds, dog carriers, toys, collars and more. My mutt Ace lives with allergies, and the majority of his symptoms went away when I switched him to an all-natural, grain-free dog food.
Allergies can be a real pain to deal with when your dog is being afflicted with them. Usually the first sign is your dog ...
My dog has a drinking problem. No, not that kind of problem. Ace does like booze, but we’ll save that for another post
What I’m referring to is Ace’s obsession with drinking water, and how I’ve managed to train him to think he’s not supposed to drink any water at all.
Ace came to me with a few OCDs – retrieving and drinking. He does not have an “off switch” and will ...
Note: This is a guest post from Jana over at Dawg Business. Check out her blog for more on dog ACL injuries and dog health information.
If you have a large breed dog, you will hear about hip dysplasia, but the odds that someone will talk to you about ACL injuries are quite low. The first time we heard the words was after our dog blew her knee.
There are at least three reasons why you should learn about ACL injuries i ...
Note: This is a guest post by Christina over at Buoyant Dog. Pictured is Christina’s dog Glory and their buddy, Squirt.
If you only want to learn a little about gastric dilitation-volvulus, commonly referred to as “bloat” in the dog world, then it is important to learn the signs and symptoms of this condition, above all else.
Bloat occurs when a dog’s stomach fills up with air and makes breathing diff ...
Note: It’s interesting how many people tell me my dog is too thin. Ace is at his ideal weight, but people are used to looking at fat dogs. The following is a guest post by Matt Papa, a postdoctoral fellow at Washington University School of Medicine. Matt’s medical research includes ways in which the human-animal bond can help dogs and their owners maintain a healthy weight.
As people around the world str ...
Just wanted to mention that a documentary called “Pedigree Dogs Exposed” is on at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. (CST) on BBC America Thursday night (Dec. 10).
The documentary investigates the genetic diseases and other health problems in pedigree dogs, according to bbcamerica.com.
I expect the documentary to be quite graphic, sickening and sad, but well worth the watch if you call yourself a dog lover. One of the ...
Note: This is a guest post from FlexPet, a natural pet vitamin supplement with the cetyl myristoleate ingredient (CM8) used as an arthritis treatment.
Holistic pet care is gaining popularity by the droves. Holistic medicine involves everything from homeopathic treatments to acupuncture for dogs and other pets. Holistic veterinarians say these treatments can successfully treat and cure many chronic and acute disease ...
Note: This is a guest post from Heartworm-Medicine.info, a site that offers heartworm pills at an affordable price and with no prescription.
Many more dog owners choose to give their dogs heartworm treatment. Whether this is because of the rise in mosquito numbers or a more widespread concern over the effects of adult heartworms on dogs, more people are choosing to treat against this problem.
Running a successful we ...
I took a close look at some popular brands of dog food to find out the ingredients.
I am not a vet or a nutritionist, but I can read.
If you are reading this blog you should be able to read the ingredients in your dog’s food. Take a look, and let me know what you find out.
The first two ingredients in a healthy dog food should be high-quality proteins, according to Michelle Smith, owner of Natural Pet Center i ...
