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How to Interpret Pet Food Labels
To the uneducated consumer, pet food labels with names like "Beef for Dogs," "Beef Dinner for Dogs," or "Dog Food with Beef" might all sound like pretty much the same thing. In fact, these products could have between 3% to 95% beef content, depending on the exact wording of the product name! If you want to make sure you're paying for the product you really want, take a minute to familiarize yourself with the rules that govern pet food labeling.
Toy Pomeranian Puppies: The Cutest Pups Ever!
You may or may not agree with this statement but I truly believe that toy pomeranian puppies are the cutest ever. They are so fluffy and cuddly. A puppy of any dog breed is gorgeous I know, but they grow up into big dogs and that is the difference with the pomerian (as some people spell it) because when these little treasures grow up they still look like toy pomeranian puppies.
Pomeranian Pictures: The Easiest Way To Fall In Love With This Breed.
By looking at pomeranian pictures you will indeed fall in love with this wonderful breed of dog. Obviously there is more than just good looks that makes this dog adorable and a fantastic family member but good looks is a great start. If you are looking for a small breed dog that is also a great watch dog, a loyal and intuitive companion, or one that is always happy and playful, with good looks to boot then you can't go past the pomeranian or pomerian (as sometimes mispelt).
How To Train Your Dog To Respond When You Call
When you're trying to train your dog, one of the most important parts of training is getting the dog to come to you when you call them. This is a basic form of training and is one of the first things you want to teach your dog before moving on to more advanced techniques. The first thing you need to figure out is what your dog likes.
I'll Take My Cat
The battle between cats & dogs has been waged since the dawn of time. Seemingly opposites, cats & dogs can be seen as metaphors for the two sides of our own psyche. The desperate side of us that wants nothing more than to be loved; and the independent side, that can take care of itself. The dog loves everyone.
Dogs and Lifestyle
For some these two notions might seem too far apart to present any similarities. But still, more than we know, dogs as object of our love or repulsion, affect our lifestyle. Each and every one of us has gone through at least one experience that included a dog. Whether sad or fortunate, these experiences exist and cannot be ignored.
Veterinary Scale: Vital to the Practice
A Veterinary Scale is a vital part for veterinarians and their success. As pets come to be thoroughly examined, they must be weighed. A Veterinary Scale is designed to handle the weighing of both small and large animals while minimizing any discomfort the animal may feel. A floor scale is a wonderful model because animals can simply rest on the floor scale and have their weight calculated in a non-threatening environment.
Canine distemper is a contagious disease affecting large number of animal species, including your Labrador Retriever. This viral disease caused by canine distemper virus (CDV) affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal and central nervous system. Non-immunized puppies three to six months old are susceptible to this disease and are more likely to die from it. However, non-immunized older dogs can also contract distemper.
The virus is spread by infected dogs through bodily secretions and excretions, more particularly respiratory secretions. It is an airborne disease transmitted through cough or sneeze. It then invades the lymphatic tissue until it reaches the blood, then spreads to the lungs, intestine, bladder and even to the nervous system.
Signs of distemper vary depending on the severity of the disease. Mild cases show very few or no sign at all. Early signs include fever, loss of appetite and mild eye inflammation. Fever is usually 103 to 106 degrees Fahrenheit. Eye and nose discharge and depression may also be present. As the disease progresses, gastrointestinal and respiratory disease such as conjunctivitis, diarrhea, pneumonia, rhinitis and vomiting can also be seen. Most dogs that die from this disease die from neurological complications such as ataxia, depression, paralysis and others. Some dogs may also become blind because the virus also attacks the retina.
This disease is diagnosed through laboratory tests such as fluorescent antibody techniques, polymerase chain reaction, virus isolation and ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) tests.
Treating the disease here means treating the symptoms because there is no anti-viral drug known to treat canine distemper. Veterinarians usually prescribe antibiotics to treat damaged lining of the intestines and lungs and other infections. Intravenous fluids and nutritional supplements are given to minimize diarrhea and prevent dehydration. Dogs that are unable to eat are given essential vitamins and nutrients through injection.
Since there is no treatment for this disease, measures should be taken to prevent it. Vaccines for the prevention of canine distemper should be administered to dogs. Puppies should be vaccinated starting six to eight weeks of age. See your veterinarian for advice regarding the frequency of the vaccination and how much should be administered to your dog. Regular cleaning with disinfectants or detergents should be done to destroy the virus in the environment.
Distemper is a very serious disease that could possibly cause your pet's health to deteriorate. The owner of a distemper victim should always remember that supportive care is very important in helping pets survive distemper symptoms.
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Richard Cussons writes information articles on different breed of dog such as Labrador Retriever. Check out Labrador dog training tips at labradorsavvy.com.
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