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Like humans, a dog's normal body temperature should stay within a certain range. A temperature too low or too high could indicate something serious and you should take your dog to a veterinarian. Dog’s normal body temperature ranges between 99.5° to 102.5°F. It would be a good idea to learn how to take your dog's temperature when he's not sick so that you'll both get the hang of it before you have to do it in an emergency situation or when the dog isn't feeling well. In addition, by learning how to properly take your dog's temperature, you can give your veterinarian more complete information that will help him or her diagnose your pet. Taking Your Dog's Rectal Temperature Most dogs do not like having their temperatures taken rectally, but it may be necessary. If so, you can successfully take its temperature by following these procedures: ·         Get someone to assist you with holding your pet in place ·      ...

First and foremost, before your dog is treated for an inner ear infection, it is important to determine if it is a bacterial, yeast or fungal infection! Treating yeast and fungus infections with specific antibiotics is counter-productive. It could result in temporary or even permanently damaging your dog's hearing! More often than not, this deafness involves older dogs... but that does not eliminate younger dogs or even puppies from this predicament. To be spared this unexpected and unfortunate side effect of certain medications, you must learn if your dog is naturally losing their hearing due to age, breed predisposition, trauma, or if there is a specific medical problem. Certain breeds and frequently dogs with white pigmentation are inherently pre-disposed to deafness. The two most common breeds with genetic hearing loss are Dalmatians and English Setters: Others include Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Bulldog, Catahoula Leopard Dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel,...

A reflective leash is one purchase that a savvy animal lover can justify easily. The leashes come in a variety of styles and also assist the owner in preventing accidents that involve the family dog. If you have a four-legged friend then you are well aware of how important it is to keep him safe while walking. This is one thing that keeps owners buying the leashes without question. There are very few dogs that can be seen easily in the dark. Despite the fact that there is a person standing there, it is common to not be able to see the animal as it explores the surroundings. This is why you often hear of cars hitting dogs late in the evening hours. The leash attached to the dog is generally a dark color and does not provide much assistance. Even if the driver notices the human, the dog is often unseen. While wearing light clothing can make the owner visible it does little to help with the pet. A dog is rarely walking directly beside his master. This makes him less visible because he...

Just like parents of a newborn kid, most of the pet owners are brimmed with the excitement thinking that they are going to have a new member in their family; a small pet. From the very first day when a pet enters one's house, people start realizing that there are lot many things that it needs and then finally starts the shopping spree. A stroll down the dog supplies in the market is surely an overwhelming experience as it educates the pet owners about what all their pet needs and loves. To make the homecoming of the pet a trouble-free affair, it is always advisable to get all the required dog products, before the pet arrives. Dog Supplies To Keep The Puppy Safe Practicing safety with the new puppy is an easy affair and initially, it asks for some good dog care products. Leashes are one such thing not only keep the pet safe but help him or her to familiarize with the new areas and boundaries. Dog collars are the second important dog safety product as with the help of it one...

As dog owners, we all know that no matter how we take care of our furry companions, at some point you'll be faced with a dog illness. Although sometime the illness may not require more than a bit of rest and time to recover, in some cases even minor symptoms warrant a visit to the vet. Don’t forget, if you are not completely certain about your animal's health; always bring him or her to the emergency vet. Here are the 5 signs of dog illness every dog parent should pay attention to: •  Any time your dog walks differently than you would normally expect from him or her and does so persistently, it could be a symptom of a medical problem. If left untreated, a neurological dog infection could degenerate even further and become an even bigger problem. Frequently this type of behavior indicates not just an infection, but a tumor which might become terminal if you wait to have your sick dog examined. •  Usually, dog illnesses change the eating behavior of the animal. If they have a...

Grief is a natural process that humans deal with over the course of life. But they aren't the only ones who feel it. While we can't read animals' minds, we know that they display behaviors and mannerisms consistent with the emotions surrounding this apparently universal feeling. Elephants and primates have been known to vocalize their sorrow or to show an astonishingly acute understanding that the deceased is dead or at least gone and will not return. For example, elephants have been observed to hold vigil over stillborn baby elephants, or to caress the corpses or bones of their dead. Sometimes they will even hide the bones under leaves and other growth - although why they do is unknown. Another example is of a group of chimpanzees in a Cameroon, West Africa. Over a dozen chimps at the Sanaga-Yong Rescue Center gathered one day, standing together with arms around one another's shoulders as one of their own was brought by - Dorothy, who had passed on due to heart fail...

Let's be honest, dog food labels are no fun to read. They are way too long, and even if they weren't, it would still be tough to decipher all of the ingredients in dog food. (Personally, I believe the dog food label has contributed to one of the most damaging myths related to the care of our pets, and that is, that nutrition is a complex subject. But that's for another article.) In this article, I thought it might be helpful to enumerate the top 3 principles to help make sense of the ingredients in dog food. IMPORTANT : Before I begin, I must tell you that I am very skeptical of the quality of most processed pet food. My main focus in the articles I write is to get you to switch over to a diet of homemade dog food recipes for your pet. However, if you are going to stick to kibble or manufactured dog food, then you owe it to yourself to become an informed consumer. The following are the best tips for understanding ingredients in dog food. The first 5 ingredients on the l...

The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Animals Cruelty said on Friday that they have raised the reward to $3,000 for information about a dog's heatstroke death. A Chihuahua pup was found trapped, lifeless and foaming in the mouth, inside a carrier halfway to the Animal Protection Center of Southeast Massachusetts in Brockton on July 10, according to MSPCA officials. The shelter director rushed the dog to the Lloyd Animal Medical Center in Stoughton, but the pup died on the way. Authorities said the dog which was a year and about 10 pounds, has a temperature that showed at 110 degrees, which was the thermometer's highest reading and about nine degrees above normal. That day, temperatures were in the nineties throughout the region. According to Joyce Caranci, “When I took the dog out, it was very uncomfortable holding her, she was very hot”. Since then, MSPCA officers said they have received more than two dozen tips from concerned citizens, as well as donations to incr...

When you own a dog, one of your primary concerns should be the diet of your new pet. There are many different dog diets out there and it is your job to choose the one that best suits your pet. To do that, you need to know what kind of foods are best suited to the dog's digestive system, what nutrients and dietary elements are required and importantly, what foods should never be a part of any dog diet. Your dog will have to eat on a daily basis, so the food that you provide him with is very important. If you don't feed him properly, then he may experience health problems sometime in the future. Here are a few tips to ensure that you're feeding your dog like you should. Most owners feed their canine’s commercial dog food. Needless to say, there are lots of different brands and types on the market. It is best that you feed him a high-quality dog food. Don't rely on price alone when making your decision. The most important factor that determines the best food to get is ...

Are you having difficulty with the loss of your loved and cherished friend? Are you experiencing emotions of sadness and grief? It can be really difficult to accept, grasp and process the passing of an animal friend from the physical form to the spirit form. This physical separation can leave you with a huge gap of unexplained emotions and grief that can be devastating. Some people choose to make the donation in the animal's memory to soften their impact on their dog's death. Grieve is a natural reaction as we are so close to our dog and they are so special that they become our human-companion. When the bond is created, the sense of loss can be a big deal. Some people might just say "It is just a dog." Support and encouragement are always needed when such death occurs. There are several stages we might go through due to the sudden death of our dog such as denial. The next stage will be bargaining. People tend to still hope that their dog might recover with stateme...

See the long course and widely spaced hair growing around the muzzle of your dog? These are whiskers. This finely tuned and very sensitive sensory structure is scientifically known as vibrissae. Most animals have whiskers. These hairs are not just there to enhance the appearance of the dog. Whiskers serve an important function. The whisker is a sensitive organ of touch that is comparable to the human's fingertips. We commonly call, the rather long but sparse hairs that grow in the side of the nose, on the upper lip and on the chin, whiskers. But did you know that whiskers are not only found on the dog's muzzle area, but also on its forehead? The hairs above the dog's eyes are also called whiskers although these hairs are a bit shorter than the ones growing on the muzzle. Whiskers are also the first hairs that puppies grow. Except for the size, whiskers are almost the same as ordinary hair. Whiskers are more than twice as large as normal hair. The roots are also embed...

Getting a new dog is an exciting time for everyone in a household, however, it is important to be properly supplied before your new canine family member settles in. You must have been informed about the brushes, collars, and leashes, but what about the more uncommon pet supplies that are convenient for us to buy? The following are a few that may tickle your fancy. Strollers - Yes, push-chair as in a pram for your pet! If you are the owner of a little dog that does not like walking too far but loves hanging out with them out in the unpolluted air then this is the item that you want! Prices start at around $60 and are available in a range of different colors. Pet sun lotion, Hot Oil, and Hand & Feet soap. - Each priced in the region of $35 each - but at least she is going to be looking wonderful for her wedding day!!! Neuticles - Implants for after the fixing of your dog, so that everything still looks'macho'. Costs alter depending on size and production but are around $...

It has been customary for people to feed a meal's remains to their dogs. But ever since companies had started creating pet foods, through the advances that were made in technology and agriculture, people had been bombarded with lots of different kinds of instant foods for their dogs. With all the colorful and innovative packaging of dog foods, how would you know if you are giving your dog the right kind of nutrition? A balanced nutrition is a must for your pets, so one must consider carefully before buying pet food products for your dog. Some wrong practices in feeding your dog include allowing them to eat too much food and giving them the wrong kind of food. Overeating will let your dog become fat, and letting them eat foods that are not proper for his diet, will get them sick. Us, humans get sick through these practices, and so do our dogs if they do not have a well-balanced diet on a regular basis. You must, therefore, provide for healthy and balanced meals that will supp...

Dog fleas are an unfortunate but all too common problem that every dog owner must face at least once in his or her life. Dog fleas not only cause dog skin allergies and force your pet to itch and scratch, but they also plague an entire household and can wreak havoc on the other human and animal inhabitants as well! Some of the most common symptoms of flea infestation on your dog are, excessive scratching or itching, loss of hair, lesions of the skin, reddish raised bumps and flea dirt or flea droppings. If your dog is experiencing some or all of these symptoms then it probably has a flea problem. The average lifespan of a flea is around 3 or 4 months if that and most dogs only have about five percent of their bodies infected with fleas. This means that the rest of the flea population is usually somewhere in your house or your yard. The cycle goes like this, the fleas lay the eggs on your dogs and the eggs fall off in the areas most common to your pet thus the yard or in the house. On...

It's summertime and with it comes celebration. We always enjoy a good barbeque, and so can our canine friend. Visitors come over for the celebration and everyone enjoys a good meal. There are some dangers that you need to help your pup avoid though. Always make sure the gates are closed: Your yard needs to be secured so that your pup doesn't escape into the wilderness of the world. Make sure that all the gates are closed, and your pup is safe. As you begin to cook, keep in mind that matches and other items should be kept away from your pup. Matches may seem harmless in the paws of a dog, but they contain phosphorous which is deadly to them. Once lit, the grille will be hot and boiling grease will likely drip down. Burns are another great danger:  Keep your pup away from this. They may smell the grease and want a taste, leading to burns as the hot liquid drips down onto them. Also be sure to keep any trash out of your pup's reach. Bones and plastic utensils can hurt a dog...

Swimming is another great way of keeping fit for animals, for a dog, a 5-minute swim is equivalent to about a 5-mile run. However it has not yet caught on as a popular pet pastime - you don't hear folks saying 'I'm just off to swim the dog! Rover, The world’s largest network of 5-star pet sitters and dog walkers has set up the UK’s first ever dog swimming gala , which is taking place in London this month. The event has been set up to promote the launch of their new website. Dog parent can bring along their buddies to this event and enjoy a range of activities including dog inflatables, dog polo, icy treats, a 20-minute free swimming session as well as talks on general pet care. The event will take place on 17 July at West Reservoir Centre in Hackney, where humans are invited to bring their dogs to swim, race and have a general muck about. It’s hot – Proud owners can also enter their dogs into the main event, a 10-meter swimming race, where the winner can rece...

Have you ever taken your dog for a walk only to stop every few steps because they insist on sniffing the grass, trees, sidewalks, or even a random fire hydrant? Or perhaps your dog eagerly sniffs every visitor who enters your home before deciding whether they're a friend. While this behavior may seem strange—or even frustrating—to humans, it's one of the most natural and important things a dog can do. Dogs don't experience the world the same way we do. Humans rely primarily on their eyesight to understand their surroundings, but dogs depend on their extraordinary sense of smell. Every sniff provides valuable information about other animals, people, food, potential dangers, and even events that happened hours earlier. To a dog, a scent is like reading a detailed news report filled with fascinating information. Whether your dog is sniffing another dog, investigating a new park, or examining your groceries after you've returned home, they're simply gathering inform...