Archive for April, 2009
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Submitted by The Cat/Dog Log Blog
Here’s a scary statistic - one out of three dogs will die of cancer. According to Dr. Mercola, what you feed your dog (or cat) can make a big difference in their overall health and their ability to fight off disease. If your pet’s diet is composed mainly of over-processed, [...]
Differences between Non-Hypoallergenic Dogs and Hypoallergenic Dogs
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Even though the differences between non-hypoallergenic dogs and hypoallergenic dogs may not be huge, they are enough to reduce the amount of allergy attacks that people have when they are around certain breeds of dog. For those who want to own a dog, not being able to be in the [...]
Dear God Letter ~ From The Dog
Submitted by Healthy Pets Blog
TO: GOD
FROM: THE DOG
Dear God:
Is it on purpose our names are the same, only reversed?
Dear God:
Why do humans smell the flowers, but seldom, if ever, smell one another?
Dear God:
When we get to heaven, can we sit on your couch?
Or is it still the same old story?
Dear God:
Why [...]
Canine Heartworm Disease
Submitted by Healthy Pets Blog
In 2004, more than a quarter of a million pets were affected by a disease that is completely preventable. Heartworm disease, spread by mosquitoes, is often un-noticed by the pet owner because of the lack of apparent symptoms. Untreated, this parasite can cause exercise intolerance, coughing, damage to the main blood [...]
The Grieving Pet Owner
Submitted by Big Paw Designs Blog
The loss of a pet can be devastating for many people. Pets are more than just animal companions. They are valued members of the family. Losing a beloved pet can leave us feeling lost and heartbroken.
Many people feel that they cannot grieve openly over the loss of a pet because [...]
How Dogs Teach Our Children Responsibility, Sharing and Communication (Part 6)
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
How Dogs Teach Our Children Responsibility, Sharing and Communication (Part 6)
In every instance where a dog is used within the family household to teach children important life lessons - lessons of responsibility, lessons of care, and lessons of sharing, it has been the dog’s similarity to us that has done [...]
Dandie Dinmont Terrier (Terrier Group)
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is the perfect house pet for people of all ages. Dandies can be rough and tough when playing around, yet will pour on the love and affection to its owners. They are a loyal companion, devoted to the family, and independent in personality.
These terriers are also [...]
Raw Diets For Your Dog
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Eating raw food isn’t just for us. In fact many pet owners find that feeding a raw diet to both their cats or dogs results in more optimal health for their companions. Feeding a raw diet to pass totally excludes all commercial dog foods or cat foods.
Pet owners find that [...]
Are You Avoiding Veterinary Check-Ups For The Family Dog?
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Recently, waiting to welcome a friend at the airport, I witnessed many departures and arrivals. The one I liked best involved a young couple returning from some far-off island who couldn’t wait to see their son.
How is he?
Did he sleep?
Did he eat alright?
Where is he?
When the son was brought forward [...]
Pet Ticks, Fleas and Stings
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Unforeseen Dangers of Spring
With warmer spring weather arriving in the next few weeks, pet owners face an entire new set of challenges. While your pet was likely cooped up inside during the winter, the change in climate will soon likely bring your pet outdoors—also exposing it to potential health hazards.
Nearly [...]
Dalmatian Dog Breed
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
The Dalmatian is easily known by its striking black-spotted pattern design. However, the origin of this interesting color pattern is still unknown. Its name however, stems from Dalmatia, which is a region located in western Yugoslavia. This dog breed was recognized by the AKC back in the year 1888 and [...]
Dog Nutrition: Good Food & Bad Food - Learn The Difference
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Dog Nutrition: Good Food & Bad Food Learn The Difference
How do you know whether or not the food you are feeding your dog contains all of the necessary nutrients he needs for optimal health and energy?
For Starters, Learn What The Labels Mean
Foods labeled completely balanced or nutritionally complete meet the [...]
Wild Cat Wednesday
Submitted by The Cat/Dog Log Blog
“Nice doggie….Good boy!”
(photo origin unknown)
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Symptoms of Worms in Dogs
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
The most common among the worms that infest dogs are:* Hookworms
* Tapeworms
* Whipworms
* Roundworms
* Heartworms
The simplest manner in which you can confirm the presence of worms in dogs is by observing the animal’s feces. Roundworms are the easiest to spot as most of the times whole worms can be seen [...]
Dog Nutrition - The Powerful Role Of Water In Your Dog’s Health
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Dog Nutrition - The Powerful Role Of Water In Your Dog’s Health
Your dog’s body is made up of 70% water. He can live even if he loses all the fat and half of the protein in his body. However, he will die if his body loses even just 1/10 of [...]
The Lost Dog - Don’t Let It Happen To You (Part 1)
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
The Lost Dog - Don’t Let It Happen To You (Part 1)
There is nothing more heartbreaking or distressing to the animal lover than the frightened, lonely eyes of a weary, half-starved animal trying desperately to find the owners he has lost or who inadvertently or intentionally have lost him.
Millions of [...]
Dachshund Dog Breed
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
The Dachshund was officially recognized by the AKC in the early 1900s, and according the the current AKC registration list, this dog has become one of the top five registered breeds of today. This small sized member of the hound group has an unforgettable appearance, with a short, long body, [...]
Dog Cancer Treatments
Submitted by Healthy Pets Blog
Medicinal Mushrooms, Tumor Attackers
I want to talk about cancer treatment for dogs. But first let’s be clear on what cancer is and the causes in our dogs. Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of cells on or inside the body. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs get cancer at about [...]
The Lost Dog - Don’t Let It Happen To You (Part 2)
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
The Lost Dog - Don’t Let It Happen To You (Part 2)
Don’t let your dog off the leash if you value him or her as a pet. It’s only looking for trouble. Even the best trained dog will stray from your house or yard to follow a female in season [...]
All that you wanted to know about dog skin lesions
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
If you read a book on health issues of cats and dogs, you will probably be surprised at the number of skin problems that these pets face. Such books have detailed chapters on common problems like feline acne, feline hair loss, feline dandruff and other issues on dog skin problems.
The [...]
Curly Coated Retriever (Sporting Group)
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
The Curly Coated Retriever is one of the best all-around sporting dogs with boundless energy to retrieve both on land and in water. In fact, their tolerance for cold water enables this dog to be the hunter’s best partner during the icy winter months.
As much of a hunter this breed [...]
Nutrition - The Role Of Protein In Your Dog’s Health
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Nutrition - The Role Of Protein In Your Dog’s Health
How does protein work in a dog’s body? Picture a string of beads and each string is needed to produce a complete picture or an artwork. The job of protein in your dog can be compared to this strings of beads. [...]
Mad Dog Monday #2
Submitted by The Cat/Dog Log Blog
“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.”
Ben Williams
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Personal Pet Checkups
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
For all pet owners, regular monitoring and “examinations” of your pet will give you a better idea of the animal’s overall health and prove as good “quality” time for both you and your pet. Also, this may help you catch a problem in the early phases and certainly before it [...]
The Lost Dog - Don’t Let It Happen To You (Part 3)
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
The Lost Dog - Don’t Let It Happen To You (Part 3)
If your dog ever becomes lost or missing, you should teach the rest of the family to heed the following advice:
1) Comb the local area carefully. Call out your dog’s name. Have neighborhood children give you a hand and [...]
