Archive: January, 2011
Preventing K9 Behavioral Problems
You will enjoy your relationship with your dog so much more if they don’t have any annoying behavioral problems, such as being overly fearful. It’s important that you put the effort into raising your puppy properly, so they grow up to be happy confident dogs. It’s not too difficult to instill proper behavior in dogs. All you need is a little patience and determination.
K9 Dementia
Veterinarians are more commonly diagnosing dementia in dogs. This isn’t necessarily because it’s becoming more common, but may be because we are better able to recognize the symptoms. It is also known as canine cognitive dysfunction, and, as with people, it is a disease of elderly animals.
K9 And Antibiotics
Most dogs will be prescribed antibiotics at some stage in their lives. These drugs work by killing bacteria that are causing infection.
K9 Allergy Treatment
Dogs, like people, can develop allergies to many things, including food, fleas and environmental chemicals. The symptoms vary, depending on the allergy, but can include itchy skin, sneezing, itchy feet, runny eyes and diarrhea.
K9 Arthritis Treatment
Arthritis basically means “inflamed joints”, and it can affect dogs as often, and in the same way as it affects humans. It is more common in older dogs, and large or overweight dogs are more susceptible to it because their extra weight causes more wear and tear on their joints. Some cases of arthritis are related to genetic conditions, such as hip dysplasia.
How To Give Your K9 A Tablet
If you own a dog, you have to know how to give them tablets, even if they are never ill. Most regular worming treatments come in tablet form so you may need to give your dog a pill every few months to keep them healthy.
K9 Hormonal Skin Diseases
Hormonal (or endocrine) problems are not the most common cause of skin problems in dogs, but they occur often enough to be of concern.
K9 Foot Problems
Foot problems in dogs are common, but they still must be treated seriously. A dog with a sore foot will often not put the sore paw on the ground at all. If there’s a cut or abrasion to the foot pad, they may leave bloody footprints as they walk.
K9 Addison’s Disease
Addison’s Disease is rare in dogs, but not unheard of. This disease is the opposite of Cushing’s Disease, which is an excess of the stress hormone cortisol in their body. With Addison’s Disease, the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol.
K9 Heat Cycle
If you are planning on breeding your dog, it’s important that you’re familiar with a normal heat cycle. That way you know what to expect, and when to expect it.