Posted on 03-08-2009
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If you have a puppy or are thinking about getting one it is important to know how to care for your puppy. The result of good puppy care is a healthy, well adjusted and well behaved dog.

1. Feeding

You should get your puppy after it has been weaned, so feeding your pup will be a relatively simple procedure. You should feed him puppy food three times a day until he is 12 weeks old. Make sure the food is formulated specifically for puppies and keep in mind that small and large breed food differ. Make sure to give him the correct one! Always follow the manufacturer's guidelines when working out portion sizes.

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Posted on 14-03-2009
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Training a dog can be a challenging task for some dog owners. But as long as you know what are the things to avoid, you will definitely achieve your goals - a well trained weimaraner…

There can be a lot of ways to achieve positive results in weimaraner training. A dog owner can turn to the vet or other dog experts, friends or relatives who are also dog owners, books and the web for effective weimaraner training tips. These sources can definitely share great training tips to help you achieve your goals. To help you further, here are some things dog owners need to avoid during weimaraner training:

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Posted on 26-01-2009
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One of the newest diagnostic procedures for dog arthritis is
the use of MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging. This procedure is not really new
for human patients but it is quite the first time that its use is being
extended to man’s best friends.

Dog arthritis is a very common concern. Almost all dogs suffer from this the
moment they reach their senior years. But even so, this condition can also be
prevented with right intervention.

MRI is a welcome addition to the diagnostic tools that vets use to detect and
cure arthritis in dogs. With the use of this high-tech medical scanner,
veterinarians don’t have to perform surgery on your pets just to know which
joints sustain the problem. What’s more, the use of this equipment allows vets
to diagnose other diseases in your pet as well.

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Posted on 21-12-2008
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Kennel cough is described as the inflammation of
your pet’s respiratory system, more particularly the upper part of the lungs.
Kennel cough is very common in dog centers, especially in crowded shelters.

This disease is airborne,
meaning dogs living within the same area are at high risks of acquiring it.
Kennel cough is a highly contagious disease and it is very similar to human
cough.

 

If you suspect that your dog
has kennel cough, take it to the vet right away. It always pays to be sure
whether your dog just has a mild case of cough or a more complicated
respiratory disease. The vet would perform the necessary diagnosis for your pet
and he can give your dog the medicines that it need.

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Posted on 20-12-2008
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Older dogs are most prone to arthritis and
that’s the sad fact. Arthritis in dogs is very similar to arthritis in humans.
And there are no absolute cures yet.

The only thing that you can
do for now is to manage the disease and make your dog feel comfortable despite
its condition.

 

Old or young dogs with
arthritis can still live a normal life if owners just give them what they need
to ease the pain. For starters, your dog is going to need comfortable bedding.
Arthritis is a joint and muscle condition that could really be crippling. The
most you can do is give your pet soft beddings, ideally a rubber foam mattress
that is about five inches thick.

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Posted on 05-06-2008
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Be prepared for the emergency to come so that your dog can continue to live a happy and healthy life with you and the rest of your family…

The decision to own a Boxer dog, or any other dog breed, is not something to be taken lightly. There are lots of factors to consider. The plan of having a dog must be agreeable to other members of the family. Above all, you must have the capabilities of providing the needs of a Boxer dog and mind you, they need quite much. The list of supplies and dog stuff goes on and on - bed, food/water bowls, leash, collars, toys and treats to name a few. In addition to that, love, time and care are other precious things you need to give your dog. You have to prepare yourself for whatever consequences that will come along the way, especially for emergency. No one can tell how, where and when exactly emergency will happen so it is better to arm yourself before it occurs.

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Posted on 14-05-2008
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If your dog has long and drooping ears, the chances of getting some form of ear infection are higher than other dogs. You need to know how to spot it and take the appropriate actions to care for your dog.

If you notice your dog has been shaking his head a bit too often and scratching its ears with its paws or even trying to rub its ears on the ground, your dog may have some form of ear infections. In some severe cases, they may even not walk properly if the ear infection has gone into its ear canals and affected its sense of balance.

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Posted on 07-05-2008
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As one of the more popular lizard breeds taken in as pets, the bearded dragon lizard is actually quite easy to look after. They require minimum fuss and maintenance except for the staple care and supplies of the general reptile breed as a whole.

There is no recommended age for the bearded dragon to be bought as a pet. Unlike other animals that develop bonds with their caretakers during childhood and become tamer as they spend more time with humans, bearded dragons are independent creatures. They fend for themselves and even those adopted during adulthood can develop strong relations with their owners.

Below are the basic needs in taking care of a bearded dragon lizard.

1. Housing

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Posted on 07-05-2008
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First things first, just how do you choose a good veterinarian for your reptile bearded dragon lizard friend? The decision of who to choose could be tough yet when a good bearded dragon lizard vet is found, you can rest assured that your reptile will have a healthy life ahead of him.

Although the best person who will determine the vet that is good for your bearded dragon is ultimately you, it is advisable that you know how to appropriately handle and care for your pet so that you yourself will know the veterinarian who will give as much – if not more – care for your reptile pet.

The following are clues that could help you know which vet to choose.

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Posted on 05-05-2008
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There are some famous veterinarians who have made a difference in this world of ours. Their biggest contributions have helped to aid defenseless animals in some important way and for that alone they should be singled out and commended. But also in addition to their great accomplishments as a rule which no one can deny as it is evident to all. They are also great humanitarians for if you can love animals and want to protect everything that is connected to them and are concerned for their general well being. You are definitely worthy of the highest respect and appreciation overall.

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