2020

4 Ways That Professional Grooming Is Good for Your Dog's Health

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Although you might consider dog grooming to be a luxury that dogs don't necessarily need, grooming is beneficial to your dog's health in many ways. Because dogs are covered in hair, it can sometimes be difficult to tell when there is a problem. But with regular grooming, you can help to alleviate any problems and stop them from occurring in the first place. 1. Helps Identify Existing Skin Issues Like humans, dogs can suffer from skin problems.

28 April 2020

3 Ways to Show Your Pregnant Dog Undivided Care and Prepare It for Safe Delivery

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If your dog is pregnant, be ready to give more care and attention if you expect it to deliver healthy pups. If you deny your pregnant dog maximum care, you affect the unborn puppies in a big way. Most dogs have survival instincts, but this doesn't mean you shouldn't know when your dog conceived, when it's likely to deliver and the care it needs to minimise complications and deliver healthy puppies.

28 April 2020

Caring For Your Dog After Their Desexing Surgery

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Desexing your dog prevents unwanted litters of puppies and is considered to have health and behavioural benefits. In male dogs, the procedure involves having both testicles surgically removed under general anaesthetic, and desexing is said to reduce aggressive or territorial behaviour and reduce the chance of your dog developing some types of cancer and prostate problems. In female dogs, the procedure involves removing the uterus and ovaries, and desexing is said to significantly reduce the risk of your dog developing mammary cancer and urinary tract infections.

24 April 2020

Understanding Xylitol Poisoning In Dogs

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Xylitol is a sweetener that's commonly found in toothpaste, sugar-free gum, sweets and baked goods. It's safe for human consumption, but it's toxic to dogs and causes a spike in insulin levels in them, which leads to their blood glucose levels dropping rapidly. In some cases, severely low blood glucose levels can cause liver failure, which can be fatal, so prompt treatment is key for a dog's recovery from xylitol poisoning.

24 April 2020

Two Tips for Dog Owners Whose Pets Will Be Having Tooth Extractions at a Veterinary Dentistry Practice

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If a vet at a veterinary dentistry practice has told you that your dog needs to have one of their teeth extracted, then you might want to take note of some of these tips. Talk to the veterinarian about what food and toys your dog should have after their dental surgery When you visit or call up the vet to set a date for the tooth extraction, you should ask them whether or not you need to give your dog a different type of food or take away some of their chew toys during their first few days at home after this dental procedure.

22 April 2020