One of the biggest misconceptions about older dogs relates to the adage that “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Contrary to popular opinion, where obedience training is concerned, this is completely false. It’s just that an older dog has to be handled carefully and the training procedure needs to be altered slightly. Obedience [...]
There are many advantages to owning a dog. It gives you loyalty and love. Yet so many people neglect its health as a way to return that love and affection.
Preventative dog health care goes a long way to ensuring that your friend stays healthy for years to come. If you decide to get one, then [...]
When an older dog bites or scratches their skin surface, itching is the typical result, which eventually leads to abrasions – a common health affliction of older canines. An herbal treatment of blackberry leaves, elder flowers, and rosemary leaves mixed with Witch Hazel is the recommended course of action when this occurs. Take care to [...]
Almost every dog licks himself or herself at some time or another. This can irritate owners if it becomes excessive and persistent. The explanations for this problem are many as some reason are health related and some may be physiological. Different breeds of dogs lick because of the characteristics of the breed; others do it [...]
Winter time is quickly approaching and while the winter months can be lots of fun for you and your dog, there are a few precautions you should take to make sure that your dog is healthy and happy all winter long. Here are some recommended precautions.
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Dog owners have always been baffled by some of the biggest questions about dog health. Getting the right answers is on top of their priority list and will definitely help them take better care of their pets. Here are a few frequently asked questions about dog health.
Question #1: How can I tell if my dog [...]
The life expectancy of any dog is commonly expressed in terms of dog years by us and it depends entirely on the dog’s breed, size as well as the dog’s surroundings. Various other factors affect the life expectancy of a dog. A dog’s life span changes according to the diet provided to him and also [...]
As a homeopath, I understand what we call ‘maintaining causes’ of disease. In other words health problems can not only be caused by an event such as an accident or be hereditary in origin, but it can also be caused by something you’re doing every day.Let me give you some examples. If you smoke regularly, [...]
Is your dog one of your best friends? If so, you’re especially motivated to want to take care of his health. As I’m sure you’re aware, your pet’s health is a very important part of your responsibilities as an owner.
There are a number of health issues that can affect your special pet.
For example, if [...]
Obedience training can be done no matter what the age of the dog is. However, aged dogs must be handled carefully. Training is not only physically but also mentally demanding. Differentiate between the aged and the seriously infirm dogs when training them. As a norm, the training process of dogs requires a lot of patience. [...]