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Guarding Your Dog's Health
We all know the adage "dog is man's best friend" seem to run for
ages now.
But we have reasons enough to consider our dogs as vital
parts of our daily existence.
They seem to have this special character to display love and
loyalty, not to mention a unique fun that we can only witness from
them. That's why, as much as possible, we will do everything we can
to give them the best treatment and best health care, just like we
do for our family members. Come to think of it- we even provide
them their own insurance!
In this article, we will tackle some important dog health
guidelines.
Though considerably generalized for all breeds,
information here are helpful still in maintaining our best friend's
optimum health.
Dental Care. Swollen, inflamed gums and secondary infections
often cause the existence of other major dog health problems. It
must be observed that a young dog's teeth are brushed once in a
week.
Older dogs must have a regular session of thrice a week.
There are especially designed toothbrushes for dogs that provide
cleaning of the rear teeth. It is not a good practice to use human
toothpaste for them, instead make use of enzyme toothpaste that
will prevent tartar build-up. There are also dental cleaning pads
that will complement for tooth brushing, if not regularly done.
Such pads would cleanse your dog's teeth by means of enzymes
incorporated on their surface, which are effective in removing
stuck-up dirt.
Ear Care. We often overlook the ears of our dog, however this
practice might lead to wax and dirt build-up that can cause
infection and inflammation. Regular ear care will help remove ear
debris and drying the ear canal.
Thus, prevention of some major
conditions that might as well cause us to give especial attention
to those parts.
Ear care also entails the extermination of ear mites that
typically reside in the inner ear of our dogs.
Nutritional Supplements. Dog foods are often lacking in
nutrients essential for the optimum development and growth of our
pets.
Thus, it is very vital to supplement them with vitamins and
nutrients to prevent deficiencies that might cause serious dog
health complications. This is especially true for older dogs who no
longer has the appetite to eat heartily.
Those dogs that work hard during the entire day also need
supplements. And also for those that have recently undergone
surgery and sickness.
Irritated and Sored Skin. Not only humans get skin irritations
and allergies. Some dogs have extra sensitive skins that make them
susceptible for bacterial and fungus attack which in turn may lead
to wounds, scabs and skin diseases.
Hot Spots.
These are characterized by skin areas, which are
moist and inflamed. These are typically due to irritation from
fleabites, substance irritation or allergies. These spots are
usually extremely itchy which cause dogs to scratch and lick on
them. Thus, the aggravation of the condition that can lead to
serious wounds.
The most vital step in healing hot spots is to reduce the
frequency of scratching. Afterwhich, spraying of skin relief
products may prove beneficial n stopping the pain and
itchiness.
If your dog display symptoms of conditions as listed here, it is
wise to consult a vet immediately. He may provide you with some
guidelines, which will aid greatly in preserving your pet's health.
It is also likely that he will prescribe you with some medications
that will ease the symptoms that your dog exhibits.
Khieng 'Ken' Chho - Online
Dog Health
Resources. For more, visit Ken's website:
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