Faux Paws: Six Common Mistakes New Dog Owners Make
By Emma Snow
Copyright 2006 Emma SnowThe family around the block got a new Jack Russell puppy. I’ve been jogging my Border Collie mix past their house for over a year now, and we usually see their spaniel Read more...
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How To Win The War Against Your Dogs Fleas
By BJones
All dogs pick up fleas, ticks, and chiggers at one time or another, usually during the warm weather months. Even a pampered city pet can pick up a stray flea from a potted plant. Hunting dogs often Read more...
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Dealing With Your Dog's Digging
By Martin Olliver
When you come home to find holes all over your lawn, and you have a dog, there may be a correlation there. But don't bother trying to confront your dog after the fact. Punishment after the fact is Read more...
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Hip Dysphasia
By BJones
Hip dysphasia is a crippling and painful disease seen most often in larger purebred dogs, such as Golden Retrievers, German Shepherd, St.Bernard's, and Labrador Retrievers. The occurrence in German Shepherds alone is almost 80%.
Classified as an arthritic condition, it is usually hereditary and presents itself in one or both hip joints. The cartilage lining of the hip joints wear down due to a partial and sometimes complete dislocation of the hip joints.
Signs of hip dysphasia may appear as early as 4 weeks of age, with most appearing around 8 to 12 months. Early warning signs are posterior pain, difficulty rising from a prone position, and a general hesitance to move or exercise. A definite diagnosis can only be made by an x-ray from you veterinarian.
Surgical techniques have been developed to help relieve the pain and lameness caused by the disease. In severe cases hip or joint reconstruction and or replacement has been done, with the best results seen in smaller, younger animals. Since hip dysphasia is an inherited disease, infected dogs should be neutered to prevent spreading to further generations.
In older dogs, anti-inflammatory drugs such as prednisone and aspirin can be used to relieve the pain, as older dogs aren't good surgical candidates. Reducing the affected dog's weight with a strict diet and moderate exercise can also go along way in reducing the
Dog Beds
By Pam Caouette
Our dogs come in all sizes, shapes and breeds; therefore, there are many different types of dog beds and pet bedding available to buy online. If you are looking for a small dog bed, a large dog Read more...
Get A Pet Sitter
By Groshan Fabiola
What should I do if I am leaving town and need a place to keep my dog?If you are going away for a while, it is imperative that your dog is taken care of. Dog day care is something you should Read more...
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