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Vaccinations: Not Just For Humans

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Bruce Eppinger
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Vaccinations are important. They help minimize the spread of diseases by preparing the immune system to fight illness. So naturally, it is just as crucial to get dogs vaccinated. A rabies vaccination for dogs is an absolute must. Without it, dogs cannot be registered in the owner’s town or city due to a legal requirement. Rabies is usually fatal in animals and pets may have to be euthanized because of it. The disease can also be hard to definitively diagnose until after death. Besides rabies, there are several other vaccinations that are considered necessary for all dogs. These include canine parvovirus, distemper and, canine hepatitis. Exposure to these diseases is common and they can be transmissible to humans. The exposure risk of diseases for each dog is different. Depending upon said risk, the vaccinations for Bordetella bronchiseptica, Borrelia burgdorferi and Leptospira bacteria may be necessary. Again, this is all dependent on the dog’s ...

Fur Can Actually Help Pets Cope With the Heat

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Bruce Eppinger
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It sounds counterintuitive but fur can actually help cats and dogs maintain their body temperature in heat of the summer. "Fur actually insulates the body in cold weather and helps prevent the body from taking on too much heat in warm weather," according to James H. Jones, an expert in comparative animal exercise physiology and thermoregulation at University of California at Davis. "Fur acts as a thermal regulator to slow down the process of heat absorption." Dogs and cats are what are known as homeotherms, which means they maintain a pretty constant body temperature. "The trick to being a homeotherm is to be able to adjust internal heat gain and heat loss ... in order to maintain a constant body temperature," Jones said. The fur on a cat or dog keeps them warm in the winter but also protects them from taking in too much heat in the summer. However, there are ...

Bringing Home a New Dog can be Tricky

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Bruce Eppinger
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Getting a new dog is an exciting time for everyone, but sometimes your old and new pets just don’t get along. Don’t fret about it, take action. With a little hard work and some patience, your dogs will be buddies in no time. Introductions are always tricky, even for dogs and here are a few tips: 1. The first rule of thumb is to leave your current dog at home when going to pick up the new dog. Leaving the two pets in the car to duke it out is never a good idea. 2. When the dogs finally meet, make sure it’s somewhere other than your house and don’t force them to interact. They will do so when they feel ready and once the dogs start to sniff each other, set the tone by encouraging them in a positive voice. 3. Lead the dogs apart after sniffing for a few seconds. A minute ...

Solutions for Dog Incontinence in Older Dogs

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Dog incontinence is a problem that effects so many senior dogs and causes the owners to be faced with a variety of decisions to make.  Dog Quality, provider of products that improve the quality of life for older dogs, has announced the launch of its next generation of washable dog diapers, wraps and pads to better manage the challenges of dog incontinence.  The Company has also released a new wet dog diaper bag giving pet parents an easy method of storing dirty diapers, wraps and pads in between washes. "Up until now the options for pet parents coping with the challenges of incontinence in their senior dogs has been extremely limited.  Our goal with the Washable Wonders™ is to provide affordable and effective products to help manage dog incontinence; giving dignity back to each dog and peace of mind to the families.  Our products are designed with the understanding of what ...

16 Ways to Keep Pets Cool

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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The hottest months of the year can be a miserable time for your pets, especially cats and dogs, whether they are inside or outside pets.  Keeping them cool and comfortable is our responsibility as their owners, but it can be difficult to make sure they are in fact cool and comfortable! One way to determine if heat stroke is on it's way is to check their gums.  A dog's gums will turn white, which means medical attention may be your next step.  Also check for an accelerated heart rate. Here are 16 ways to keep cats and dogs cool: 1. Provide lots of water 2. Break out the sprinkler (cats may not appreciate this)! 3. Put ice cubes in a back pack made for pets. 4. Don't let them in the sun for longer than 10 minutes at a time. 5. Never leave cats or dogs in a parked car. 6. Turn on the air conditioner in the ...

Study Shows Babies in Homes With Dogs are Healthier

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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A new study is reporting that babies that live in homes with dogs for the first year of their life may be less susceptible to ear infections, coughs, and runny noses; symptoms of the common cold.  Researchers from Finland followed 397 children from pregnancy through their first year of life, and found that those living with dogs developed 31 percent less respiratory tract symptoms or infections, 44 percent less ear infections and received 29 percent fewer antibiotic prescriptions. Based on weekly diaries that the infants parents recorded, the researchers found that babies in homes with dogs were healthy for 72 to 76 percent of the weekly reports, compared to 65 percent for those who did not have a dog at home. Study researcher, Dr. Eija Bergroth, a pediatrician at the Kuopio University Hospital in Finland said "We speculated that maybe the dogs somehow can bring dirt or soil inside the ...

First Ever Anti-Bacterial Paw Spritz for Dogs

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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The first ever anti-bacterial paw spray that drastically cuts down on the amount of germs and bacteria on dogs’ paws is now available online and through retailers across the nation, thanks to Dirty Dog. Dirty Dog Paw Spritz is the answer to a problem that so many dog lovers face each year. "Over 200,000 people are affected each year with the stomach flu, by a bacterial infection called campylobacter, found on dogs," according to Lisa Conti, a veterinarian and Director of Health at the Florida Department Of Health. According to a blog post on Oprah’s Blog, "Another easily transmitted bacterium is salmonella, which causes diarrhea and fever in humans. The bugs get around thanks to the typical canine meet-and-greet sniffing, and an innocent kiss can pass it to you." There are over 78 million dog owners in America, many of whom sleep with their dogs and allow them around small children. They ...

Photographer Raises Awareness for Doomed Shelter Dog

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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A photographer in Taiwan named Tou Ghih-kang has be recording the last moments for some dogs at the Taoyuan Animal Shelter over the last two years. Once the photo shoot is over the dog or even puppy is taken away and put down. Tou Ghih-kang has photographed over 400 dogs of which most of them were abandoned by their owners. To him the work is very distressing and is trying to spread the message to owners about taking responsibility for their pets. "I believe something should not be told but should be felt," says Tou, a thick-bodied 37-year-old with an air of quiet confidence. "And I hope these images will arouse the viewers to contemplate and feel for these unfortunate lives, and understand the inhumanity we the society are putting them through." Many pet owners in Taiwan fawn over their pets and even lavish them in stylish dog clothing and other accessories. ...

Great Apps for Pet Owners

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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The American Red Cross recently announced that they plan to release a new application for Andriod and Iphone users this fall that will help pet owners apply pet first aid in the event of an emergency. There is already a first aid app for humans’ which is full of useful information about how to handle the most common first aid emergencies. This app was launched on June 14th of this year and to get the free first aid app for people. There are already other first aid apps available for pets that charge a small fee like Pet First Aid by Jiva Media and PetSaver App from PetTech. These apps can be very helpful especially in the summer months when we tend to take our pets outside more and things like heat exhaustion, dehydration and cut feet from broken glass can be a common first aid situation. Smart phones can also provide ...

Proper Water Safety for Dogs

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Many families spend lots of time and money teaching their children to swim but seem to forget about the family dog. It seems like this should not to be too important but over 40 thousand pets drowned each year. Most of these deaths could be prevented by taking a proactive approach to training your pet and being aware of your pet’s ability to swim and other factors. During the summer months it is very popular to wade in creek, ponds, lakes, bays, oceans and even sprinklers but you should be aware of your pets fatigue level. A good game of fetch sounds like fun but if your dog is tired they may find themselves in over their head and unable to paddle to shore. This can be especially true for stocky dogs with short legs that have to churn more water to stay afloat and are therefore less buoyant. Another problem is ...

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