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First Aid Treatments For The Sunburned Dog
What – my dog was sunburned? It’s not possible! Although quite unbelievable, dogs really do can get sunburned. Too much hours spent under the blazing sun would be as dangerous for these four legged friends as it is for humans. Humans will be protected by clothing and dogs will have their fur but these protections will not be adequate shields against the harsh ultraviolet rays of the sun. Aside from the health benefits, exposure to some amount of sunlight will keep these animals happy. If only dogs can talk they would tell the world that they love to frolic under the heat of the sun. Playing under the heat of the sun would result to sunburn, a condition that will make the dog very uncomfortable.
What are the signs that would tell you that the pet has sunburn? When the pink nose of the pet has become the mock-up nose of Rudolf the red nosed reindeer. The ears are less covered with hair and more exposed to the sun thus it would dry up, crack and curl. Skin affected by sunburn will become leathery and white in color. These symptoms will be noticed if the dog’s sunburn is superficial. Deep partial…
Resolve Dog Shedding Problems With Good Grooming
Shedding is a normal process in dogs. Short coated dogs would drop off hair on its sleeping area. A long and double coated breed would shed excessively so that the accumulated shedding would appear to be another dog. Shedding is a usual concern of dog owners as hair dropped off by the pet would float in the air and cling to clothes and land on all surfaces and on foods.
Shedding is normal in dogs and unless the pet is one of the hairless breeds, the owner has to constantly deal with this concern. Potential dog owners that do not have much time to groom the dog should not get one of the long haired breeds for a pet as these dogs would require frequent grooming. The need to frequently groom the pet can be done by professional groomers if the owner have no time to do the task. However, aside from the need to pay professional groomers, the owner will not have the chance to bond with the pet.
The shedding pattern of a dog breed is one of the factors that must be considered in choosing a dog for a pet. Dogs have different shedding patterns, some would continuously shed…
Dog Stripping
Grooming is one of the vital factors necessary for a dog’s well being. Different dog breeds have different grooming requirements. Some dogs are considered as high maintenance breeds while other breeds would require the least grooming to keep healthy and to have an impressive appearance. With the attachment pets form with their owners, you would think that grooming them would not be a problem but some of these pets would put up a good struggle. It is therefore necessary to accustom the dog to grooming routines early on.
Aside from the usual coat brushing, stripping or trimming is also done to groom a dog’s coat. To maintain the health and appearance of the coat, wiry coated dogs like most terriers breeds, Dachshunds and Schnauzers are stripped about twice a year. Dog breeds with wiry coats have two types of hair – a downy under coat and a coarse top coat. This top coat will be thick, well pigmented and strongly rooted to the dog’s skin. This healthy hair follicle though will become thinner and weaker at the end of its life span.
Stripping is the procedure done to remove the roots of dead hairs. If the hair is trimmed the dying root…
How To Help A Whelping Dog
Dogs make wonderful companions and one pet would not be enough because they are almost addicting. It is therefore understandable if dog owners would want to breed the pet. The thought of having four legged fur balls that looks like the beloved pooch would certainly be exciting. Moreover, watching the dog deliver the puppies would be a one of a kind experience.
Domesticated dogs, just like their ancestors in the wild can whelp easily – without needing any assistance from humans. Whelping though is not always normal and difficult labor that would endanger the lives of the dam and the puppies can occur. A dog owner that has planned to breed the pet is duty bound to provide the dog with all imaginable comforts that will make whelping easier and safer. To be able to give urgent assistance, a dog owner has to be able to promptly recognize the signs that the pet is having difficulties in delivering the puppies. Apart from recognizing the telltale signs, a dog owner also has to have first aid knowledge to be able to help the pet.
A dog will be pregnant for about eight to nine weeks. A whelping box lined with old blankets should…
Dog Grooming Guide
Dogs are the most popular choice for a pet as these animals provide humans with loyal and affectionate companionship. Dogs are wonderful creatures thus the family will provide the pet with a safe environment and a loving home. Not many dog owners though realize that aside from the regular meals, the pet has other special requirements too. Enough food would not maintain the happiness and overall well being of the pet as exercise and grooming will be necessary as well.
Dogs have different grooming requirements, your dog can be one of the high maintenance or low maintenance breeds. Not all dogs would enjoy grooming routines thus an owner that fits a grooming session to the busy schedule would find the task tedious and challenging. Grooming the dog is a tedious task but this necessary chore would be made easier by following a grooming checklist.
Bathing is necessary to keep the dog clean. Bathing the dog though must not be overdone. As frequent bathing removes the natural oils of the skin, the appearance of the fur can be affected and some skin concerns can also develop. Breeds hallmarked by beautiful coats would still need regular brushing to maintain the topnotch appearance of the…
Dog Vomiting First Aid Treatments
Dogs are seen vomiting once in a while. These four legged friends will be seen vomiting every once in a while. Dogs are not only voracious eaters but indiscriminate eaters as well. Dogs eat very fast. In the wild, a pack of dogs will be able to consume the prey in an instant. To survive in a world where food is scarce, dogs have to eat fast. Domesticated dogs don’t need to hunt to survive as food is regularly provided but the habit of eating fast remained. A vomiting episode will occur when dogs eat too much or too fast.
Dogs vomit to get rid of ingested substances that were not accepted by the stomach. To resolve stomach upset caused by ingested substances, the dog would munch grass to induce vomiting. The signs that the dog is about to upchuck the contents of the stomach is retching and heaving of the belly muscles. The dog will salivate, whine and get rid of the offensive contents of the stomach.
Dogs would be seen throwing up a yellowish frothy substance in the morning. This can happen if the dog was not given its dinner as this kind of vomiting is an indication of hunger.…
Tips For Getting Rid Of The Dog’s Mites
Fleas, lice ticks and mites are the common annoying parasites of dogs. These free loaders are not just extremely irritating. The pet’s constant scratching and biting of the skin can develop into serious skin concerns. Dog owners though are more concerned about the diseases that can be transmitted by these parasites to the pet as it is also possible to transmit these health concerns to humans.
Mites are one of the annoying parasites of dogs. Dogs can be infested with several kinds of mites. Dogs can suffer from a persistent skin disease known as mange because of Sarcoptes and Demodex mites infestation. Sarcoptic mange is a highly transmissible skin disease that will cause the dog immense itching. The mites from an infested dog that managed to transfer to another dog would live on the dog’s skin in body parts less covered with skin. Demodectic mange is a less serious skin disease as it is not transmissible and does not cause immense itching. Mites that area passed on by the mother dog to the puppies will stay and live on the hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
The dog’s skin condition known as walking dandruff is caused Cheyletiella, the hook mouthed mite. Just as…
How Dogs Communicate?
Dogs are one of the intelligent animals among the domestic pets. They have the ability to communicate with humans, other dogs and even other animals. They do this by using body signs and different vocals. The signs are made with the help of body movement involving eyes, ears, eyebrows, head, mouth and tail. Different vocals include barks, howls, growls, whimpers and whines. Dogs do gestures whose meaning can change depending on the situation. Like if a dog pants, it can mean that the dog is feeling hot or the dog is happy or anxious.
Confident and higher ranked dogs have a high held tail. Dogs have the feeling of submission and dominance in them. This is because the dogs live in packs, in the wild. They have hierarchy within the group. The weaker dogs submit themselves to the stronger dog. That is the reason why dogs lower their tail when they feel insecure. When the dogs fight for dominance, the fur on their tail stands up. They and even other animals, do this to increase their size in front of their enemy.
When the dog is in a confused situation, it wags its tail slowly. They are in a process of figuring…
How To Remove Ticks From Dogs
Ticks are one of the freeloaders that pester dogs. These very small parasitic arthropods are the bane of a dog’s existence as these parasites cause anemia when they feed on the blood of the dog. Ticks are bad news both for the dog and the dog owner as these parasites are vectors of a number of diseases that can also be transmitted to humans. A dog that is infested with ticks can get Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis thus dog owners would make sure that the infestation is resolved at once.
After the transmission of the tick borne disease, the dog will be lethargic, have fever and show signs of weakness. A dog affected by a tick borne disease can suffer from temporary paralysis. Once the tick is removed, the symptoms of the tick borne diseases will be gone as well
Due to a high prey drive dogs are often seen wandering in grassland and woodland trails as these animals would be happiest if they are trailing prey. However, there are times when instead of coming home with a hunted prey, the dog would come home with a parasite on its back. Ticks are opportunistic arthropods that…
Dental Care For The Dog
Does your pooch have a killer breath? Dogs are probably one of the most loved animals. Notice how a dog lover would constantly touch the pet. Dogs are often seen being hugged and kissed by their owners. Owners make sure that these pets are regularly groomed because not only do they live inside the home; they also sleep with the family.
Owners spend wonderful bonding moments with the pet during bathing and coat brushing sessions but not many dog owners would enjoy cleaning the pet’s teeth. Dental care is essential to the well being of the pet but this important part of grooming routine is often neglected. Most dogs have adapted to bathing, to nail clipping and even to the tickly ear cleaning. Of course, dogs love having their coats brushed. Dogs though would draw the line at tooth brushing given that these animals would not appreciate having the mouth and teeth violated.
Proper dental care is very important for canines as unlike in humans, the enzyme that prevents food from sticking to the teeth is not present in their saliva. This condition promotes the buildup of plaque and tartar when the dog’s teeth are not brushed. Although dogs do not get…