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Canine Distemper Symptoms , Treatment and Vaccinations

Canine distemper is one of those fearsome diseases that your dog can contract. Dogs with this kind of disease infection sometimes have uncontrollable shaking of the head. This is similar to what humans might experience if they had multiple sclerosis. It is possible that your beloved and very friendly dog could grow mean and nasty to people even in their own household -- this the reason for the term distemper. It is a neurological disease, and gives rise to twitching, shaking or shivering in the affected canine, and the virus can eventually affect your pet’s abdominal organs as well. Canine Distemper Virus As a relative of the measles virus, this disease is highly contagious and has claimed the lives of a great number of dogs and puppies. The fatality rate is high, by some estimates claiming more than half the dogs that have contracted the disease. The distemper virus affects the central nervous system and is passed through direct contact with other dogs or through contact ...

What should I feed my dog?

First thing is to have your veterinarian exam them from their nose to their tail. There may be an underlying condition such as a hypothyroid that is making them gain the unsightly pounds. You also need to know if your dog has any blood sugar problems before putting them on a calorie restricted diet or increasing their exercise level. Once you know they are healthy, then look at what type of food are they eating. High quality food is a must – like us, if all we eat is junk food that is high in sugar and salt, we too would be packing on the pounds! There are many diet or weight loss foods on the market that are less calorie dense so the quantity of food your dog eats per meal does not change, just the amount of calories they injest. Are they already on a diet food and it is not helping? Then address the quantity – dropping it by no more then 20% will see the pounds come off. Dropping the quantity of food can make some changes to your dog’s behavior – they may start stealing f...

Dog Dental Care and Diseases

Dog Dental Care Humans and dentists are never a good combination, but spare a thought for our furry friends who unfortunately don’t escape dental problems either. Dental problems are often quoted as one of the most commonly diagnosed health issues in dogs, particularly for canines over the age of three. With your dog’s teeth and gums vulnerable to disease, they could end up in pain or worse, as dental problems can also upset the metabolism of a dog. Lack of, or poor dental care, can also leave bacteria in the system, and this has been known to enter a dog’s blood stream and even damage internal organs. Some of the different problems you need to be aware of include: Plaque: Just like humans, dogs can have plaque collecting on the outsides of their teeth. Food debris, saliva, and the bacteria living off the food remains in the mouth, will combine to form plaque, which if not removed, will accumulate. Tartar/Calculus: This is plaque that hasn’t been ...

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