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K9 Poop Eating
Some dogs eat poop. It is disgusting, but it happens. It even has a medical name – Coprophagia. It is actually a normal behavior in bitches as they clean up after their puppies.
Training A Fast Recall
We all want our dogs to come back when they are called, but it’s even better if they do it quickly! This can be a safety issue; if your dog is in harm’s way, the last thing you want is for them to dawdle! So, how do you get your dog to stop what they are doing and come to you as fast as they can?
Dealing With Territorial Problems
Dogs are territorial creatures by nature. They mark their territory with urine, and expect that no other dogs will violate these markings. They will defend their territory and if another animal or person does enter their domain, they will turn them away with growling, barking, or even biting. They often guard resources, such as food or favorite toys, and this makes them particularly dangerous around children.
Behavioral Changes Associated With Spaying Or Neutering Your K9
Spaying and neutering does affect the behavior of dogs in some ways, however this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Accidentally Mating Your K9
If your female dog is not spayed, then an accidental mating (or misalliance) is always a possibility. A non-neutered male will do almost anything to get to a female dog in heat, and their determination may well lead to success. This often results in a pregnant bitch and a litter of unwanted puppies. What do you do when this happens?
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.