Taking care of puppies
| You must constantly keep an eye on the way your pet' look: whether he is cheerful and healthy or sluggish and indifferent. Senior animals may get arthrosis, disorders of cardiovascular system and lungs diseases, otitis, cataract, paradentosis, enuresis, etc. When the owner watches carefully his animal, he may identify some disorders, begin the treatment in time and prolong his pet's healthy life. | |
| Thus, arthrosis is revealed at sudden decrease in motion activity. Cough and short breath may indicate pneumonia. If the dog constantly shakes her head, scratches the ears and you see egesta coming out, perhaps she has otitis. Moreover, some dogs become deaf with age. | |
| Some eye diseases that may occur, such as gray cataract, conjunctivitis may even cause blindness. Watch closely the dog's teeth and gums, since at oral inflammations pathogens can easily get into blood. You must clean the dog's teeth and remove tartar regularly. Urogenital system needs special attention too. | |
| One of the major problems emerging with age is obesity. The fact is that the animal consumes more calories than uses. To determine the extra weight one may palpate the animal's ribs. If they are hardly pronounced at touch, the dog needs to lose weight. Put him on a low-calorie diet or give 15 percent less the usual daily portion | |
| As was said, feeding the aged animals has its own peculiarities. Therefore the first step in choosing the diet is to consult a vet. Depending on the dog's health the doctor will recommend proper food. There are commercially prepared combinations specially made for different life stages and physiological features of animals, such as PEDIGREE Rations for dogs. | |
| The Happy Puppy includes a booklet on puppy care and training. It tells about shots and worms, fleas and ticks, arthritis and rattlesnakes. We have a lot of information about barking problems and dental health. If you don't already have a dog, please look at the part about puppy selection. |  |
| Give your dog love, a reliable master, a sensible diet, and a little exercise. And call your Mother once in a while. |
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| Nowadays, pet owners realize they ought to be taking care of their pet's teeth, but few have any idea how to do that or a clear understanding of why they should. |  |
Link to How to take care of adult Dogs
Link to different Breeds of Dogs