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Dogs do not only need food and water. Like humans they need proper care and a healthy lifestyle. There are a few things you need to know to give your dog proper care. A shiny coat is the sign of a healthy dog. So if your dog does not have a shiny coat, look to his diet and exercise.

A dog should have proper nutrition. This does not mean that you pile him up with proteins and fats but that you should stick up to the prescribed diet chart for different ages and breeds. Check his fur regularly. Is it smooth or is it coarse?

To have a lustrous coat, you can also use a tearless conditioner. Bet you hadn’t thought of that before! You need to bathe him properly and regularly. However, bathing needs will vary according to your dog’s breed and age. For instance, a breed from a cold region will need frequent bathing when it is placed in a hot region. A very important aspect of dog care is grooming.

You should use a brush for grooming. There are special brushes available for exclusive grooming of dogs. If even after trying all these things, his coat does not show luster, take him to the vet. He might be having genuine problems.

Changes that affect a dog’s being are extreme cold or hot weather. In dog care, it is fundamental that you know what to do when. A dog’s fur is not enough to protect it against cold weather. You should also make sure that he does more exercises and stays in proper shelter. He should be in warm places so that he does not freeze.

Please don’t feed your dog chocolates or junk food! I know a lot of us love eating these but just because we can spoil our life doesn’t give us the right to spoil our dog’s life too. Chocolates are toxic to a dog’s health. A dog should always drink fresh water. In the hot regions, you need to bathe your dog regularly.

However, if your dog is a local breed, it might not suffer too much under the sun. All the same, during hot summer months, damp a cloth with cold water and brush it against his body gently. This should some what take care of his temperature needs.

A puppy needs a lot of care during the initial months. It needs a food content that will contain 28% protein and 10% fat. You should select puppy food according to your dog’s age and breed. Cutting the nails of a dog is another important part of dog care. Get a groomer to do the job for you or be trained by a vet. All these are important facets of dog care.

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Much will depend on the time of year whether the dog is allowed out to relieve himself or not. If possible, house-trained dogs should always be taken out for this purpose (if necessary wearing a coat and on a lead to prevent undue excitement or exertion) as a very clean dog will suffer if forced to “misbehave” indoors.

In hot summer weather the dog is probably better outdoors for part of the time provided he is not allowed to run about much (he could be kept in a small run) and is protected from strong sunlight. Ask your veterinary surgeon and be guided by what he says.

If the dog is not allowed out the floor of the room must be protected. If possible, carpets should be removed but if this is impracticable two thick layers of newspaper with a thin sprinkling of sawdust in between is usually sufficient.

Of course a kennel is much more practical, but it should be a large one of the shed type, in which there is room for a table, a good light, and ample space for handling. A cramped kennel in which it is impossible to stand upright is obviously not a suitable sick-room! House dogs will usually be nursed in a spare room, to which reference has already been made.

Whichever is used, good ventilation without a draught must be ensured. Stuffy sick-rooms are an abomination. In winter the temperature should be kept to about 60°F. A room thermometer is useful. Whatever form of heating is arranged, it must be absolutely safe. If it is impossible to arrange this, the dog can be kept perfectly warm with light rugs and hot water-bottles and, if necessary, he can wear a woolly coat. The hot water-bottle should be regularly refilled. If the dog is well enough to be out of his bed most of the time artificial heating will be necessary only in cold weather. Fresh air is essential and provided.

If the dog is warm, and in lung cases wears a pneumonia jacket, he will come to no harm.

Cleanliness of both the patient and his surroundings is essential. The room itself should be kept spotless and any excreta removed immediately. The dog should be groomed daily if well enough, and even if he cannot be moved from his bed it is usually possible to brush him gently with a soft brush or massage his skin with your fingers. If the dog is very ill he must not be disturbed for anything but essentials, but in the ordinary way the average well-cared-for dog, especially in the long-coated breeds, will appreciate this gentle grooming, just as a human patient will feel better for the refreshing daily wash.

The bed should be sufficiently roomy for the dog to turn and stretch in comfort. For small dogs, a tea-chest on its side with a three- to four-inch board nailed.

Across the bottom of the opening will be found very useful. It keeps out draughts and the dog will feel cosy and private. The front can have a wired door if the patient is a restless puppy, running a high temperature, and determined to commit suicide by leaving his box and lying in an icy draught from the room door.

The bedding can be straw, pine-shavings or blan­kets. The latter should be used only for clean cases, and it is a useful idea to have the blankets covered by a small linen sheet or light flannelette cot blanket which can be easily washed and frequently renewed.

The tea-chest plan is useful when the dog is suffering from a nervous disease, as it is possible to arrange a sack or blanket to shade the front opening and keep the patient inside sleeping in the dark without having the whole room darkened.

Whatever bedding is used, it must be kept clean and often renewed. If straw is used, shake it up frequently as it can become packed into a hard lump. When changing the bedding of a very sick dog have another box beside you lined with a thick blanket and place him gently in this while you see to his bed.

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Sometimes puppies within the first few days of birth begin to whimper continually, lose interest in suckling and do not thrive. If left untreated, they die. This condition is sometimes erroneously ascribed to so-called “acid milk” in the dam; actually, it is normal for all bitches to have acid milk. Although baby puppies may die from many causes—cold, lack of milk, injury at birth, too long “on the way”, amongst others—when the above symptoms occur they are probably due to a streptococcal or staphylococcal infection.

Only immediate measures will be of avail. This naturally requires the attention of the veterinary surgeon as antibiotics may be required.

In addition, many puppies are lost through lack of warmth at whelping time or during the first week or two, so keep the kennel or whelping room very warm, supplying a covered hot water-bottle in the whelping bed in winter.

Every puppy is born in a kind of bag and if this is not broken quickly at the head of the puppy it will die.

When a bitch invariably produces her young very slowly, and the puppies die as a result, parturition can often be “speeded up” with specific injections.

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Many people are unaware that some of the foods that we eat on regular basis can be deadly to your dog.

A piece of chocolate can cause seizures, coma and death.
Even a small piece of chocolate is dangerous.
Anything containing caffeine can have a similar effect and be as dangerous as chocolate, and that includes coffee grounds, tea, and tea bags.

Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure and even a single serving of raisins can kill your dog.
Excessive salt intake can also cause kidney problems.
Onions can cause anemia by destroying red blood cells while tomatoes can cause tremors and heart arrhythmias.
Tomato plants are particularly toxic to dogs.
Avocados are also highly toxic and can cause breathing difficulty and fluid accumulation around the abdomen chest and heart.

When giving your dog bones ensure that they are raw as cooked bones can splinter and damage their internal organs.

Excessive fat can cause pancreatitis, so it is not wise to feed your dog a diet of fatty foods.
Fried foods also fall into this category and are not good to retain maximum health in your dog.
Certain nuts, such as Macadamia nuts and walnuts can cause weakness and muscle tremors.
Peanut butter however is generally okay provided you use the salt and sugar free peanut butter as sugar can encourage cancer growth.
The core and pits of fruits such as Apple’s cherries and peaches contain cyanide, which is poisonous to dogs and can kill them within 24-hours without warning.
If in doubt, always refrain from feeding your dog foods that we are eating assuming that they will be okay.
What is safe for humans can kill your dog within hours.

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Few dogs pass through life without at least one illness during which the owner must give nursing care, and very often the animal’s recovery or the reverse depends to a large extent on the quality of the attention he receives. Canine patients differ from humans in that they cannot be kept in bed unless they are too weak to get out, and their co-operation has to be obtained by persuasion rather than by request.

A human patient will submit to the unpleasantness of constant intramuscular injections of penicillin, for instance, because he knows it is for his own good, but a dog cannot be expected to reason in this way, and as some treatments given to sick dogs (inhalations, for example) are not welcomed by the patient the attendant may have a difficult time. On the whole, however, dogs- even very young ones-make good patients provided they have confidence in their nurse and, not less important, in the veterinary surgeon. If a dog trusts his attendant he submits with quite good grace and often astonishing resignation and stoicism to many unpleasant measures, and even shows gratitude in a touching fashion.

When an animal is sufficiently ill to require nursing he should be put in a separate room or kennel, even if the malady is not infectious. The general hubbub of the kitchen or living-room is not restful, and every sick animal needs plenty of sleep and peace. This is particularly the case with distemper and hard-pad- some dogs spend most of their time sleeping during the early stages of the former-and, in addition, the nervous system is often affected in both diseases and a
noisy, restless environment may result in the dreaded distemper or hard-pad fits.

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THE handling of a dog should start when he is a puppy, and simple lessons in obedience are good for the daily management of a dog, just as some degree of discipline is good for his owner. The properly trained and handled dog is not a cowed dog, but one who is a credit to his owner, and not a constant nuisance and irritation to others. Therefore simple obedience training, which the animal enjoys learning, is an important part of his education. Answering to plain commands such as coming when called, sitting when told, and coming to heel at a word, are simple orders which should be impressed upon every dog. To own a dog is not only to care for it but to control it as well. If this truth were more widely recognised dogs would be less frequently subjected to criticism that should properly fall upon the owner. More important, accidents would be reduced, as it is usually the undisciplined dog which causes, or is involved in, accidents.

Control of a dog in an emergency is even more important than in the daily run of life. Control is essential; the ability to apply any first-aid measures rapidly depends upon it. Many dogs, especially when in pain or shocked, resent efforts to help them. It is therefore important to be able to apply, quickly, efficiently and firmly, methods of control as and when required. These measures are best carried out by the owner, as even the most frightened dog will usually heed a person he knows. Obviously any restraint should be carried out with minimum disturbance of

Even the most disciplined dog will, if in pain, be inclined to snap, often unintentionally if Some control of the biting end can be obtained with a lead, tape, or bandage.

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Dogs that have allergies show many signs including watery eyes, coughing and sneezing, excessive scratching and biting, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, and moodiness. When your dog is suffering from allergies, you may notice one or more of these symptoms. Learning what causes these allergies is the first step toward treating your dog and preventing further attacks.

Many allergies that dogs suffer from are caused by insects such as fleas and ticks, or by parasites. When you bring your dog home from a breeder or from a shelter or pet store, schedule an appointment with a vet as soon as possible. Make sure the dog has all of its shots and that is has been dewormed. This will prevent parasites from causing an allergic reaction in your dog. While you may have to do this more than once during their lifetime, getting rid of the parasites will help your dog’s temperament and keep them healthy.

If you noticed small red bites on your dog or if the dog has been scratching the same area until bald spots appear, then they may have fleas, ticks, or mites. This allergic reaction is caused by insect saliva. If your dog has open wounds, you should wait until the wounds heal before spraying or bathing them with medicine that kills the insects and their eggs. Take your dog to the vet if this is the first occurrence. The vet may be able to prescribe an ingestible pill that will protect them from future infestation. You may also want to keep your dog indoors during flea and tick season.

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As a result of the increase of instances of dog allergies to protein, pet food companies have largely began to market alternative foods. Lamb and rice is now a common alternative. Although both foods do contain protein, they are not normally present in everyday dog food and thus it is difficult for a dog to have already developed an allergy to them. Dog allergies usually develop as a result of exposure to a substance or as a result of a genetic intolerance. In the case of lamb and rice, neither has been possible until recent years.

There is no way to safeguard your pet against dog allergies to food. They either are or are not allergic to protein. The only action that you can take is experimentation to see what forms of protein he or she is allergic to and limit the intake of that form in future. Cooking your dog fresh meals may also go some way towards helping, but vigilance is the key to ensuring that your dog remains healthy.

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It is a little known fact amongst dog owners that dog allergies related to food are caused by the high protein content of the diet that most dogs are automatically put on from the moment that they are old enough to eat solids. Most owners whose pooches suffer from dog food allergies have blamed the flavourings and preservatives that are added to dog food in the past. However, research has proved that this is most definitely not the case.

Beef, soy, wheat, corn, dairy products, chicken and eggs are the main triggers of dog allergies related to food. All of them have protein as an integral part of their make up but have little else in common, so it stands to reason that it is protein content that causes the dog allergies. Research has shed a little more light on this because it has revealed that the amount of protein consumed directly affects whether a dog will be allergic to it or not, rather than a dog allergy being dependent on the composition of the protein itself. This latter statement refers to the fact that one form of protein can be slightly different to another and have more or less chance of provoking an allergic reaction on that basis. However, if a dog has a protein allergy then he will react to protein, end of story.
Part two comes within the next days…

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