Natural Pet Health Blog

Pets are lovely creatures to have at home. They are fun to play with and provide useful company to humans. However, health concerns can pose lot of challenges to pet owners. Although skin and coat problems in pets appear harmless they can be instrumental in producing complications that may be difficult to handle later. Cats, for example are know to develop feline Hair Loss and cat Dandruff that can sometimes lead to Bacterial Infections.

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We all know that humans undergo a certain amount of Stress if they have experienced a traumatic situation. This kind of Stress is called Post Traumatic Stress. Remember the war veterans who could not adjust to normal routine civilian life after spending time in the war torn Vietnam. For that matter the Katrina disaster too was a disastrous traumatic experience for humans.

Like humans, dogs also undergo a certain amount of Stress when they experience traumatic situations. The Katrina disaster would have been as traumatic for them as humans.

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The condition of skin and coat is an important indicator of your pet cat’s general health. Many common cat and dog Skin Problems are similar to human skin afflictions. Cat Dandruff is the most discussed cat skin disorders. But feline Hair Loss seems to be the most prevalent reason behind frequent visits to the veterinarian. Alopecia, the medical term for Hair Loss, in cats is also a symptom that is common to numerous cat skin disorders and diseases.

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We all know that dogs are extremely attached to their masters. And many of us would have heard of instances where dogs Whine and Pine for their masters when they go away on a long vacation. Some dogs have also been known to exhibit mature behavior when their masters are in trouble or sick.

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Alopecia or Hair Loss is associated with an overwhelming majority of skin disorders in pets. Practically all domesticated animals face Hair Loss problems but cats and dogs are among the most seriously affected. Most common conditions like feline Hair Loss are due to feline Acne and feline Dandruff. Dogs on the other hand loose hair due to many more reasons. The multiplicity of reasons behind canine Hair Loss makes it difficult for the specialist to sift normal Hair Loss from that associated with a major ailment.

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The oldest dog breed in America, the Chihuahua is also the smallest of all breeds. Descendants of a much stronger breed, the Chihuahua now has a sleek and muscular body. Some of the major characteristics of the Chihuahua breed are:

• The coat may be long or smooth. The two different Coats have different qualities.
• The color can be a solid one or streaked with one or two colors.
• The breed is energetic and graceful with expressions that match those of humans.

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As a pet owner, you probably revel in showing off the great looks of your pet. You like to boast about the tricks that they can perform. You are probably also very proud of the fact that your pet is clean, hygienic and has a great skin and fur.

But this source of pride can cause serious concerns if proper care is not taken to maintain good skin health. Feline Acne and feline Hair Loss are common occurrences in cats. Dogs, on the other hand, face more skin and hair related problems that can occur due to multiple conditions.

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Timely and proper cleaning of your dog’s ears has many long term benefits. It helps in maintaining good overall health. If your dog is healthy, it impacts the general behavior and demeanor of your pet and he is likely to be more calm, amiable and friendly.

Dog ear grooming, therefore, goes a long way in your relationship with your dog. It is one aspect that cannot be ignored.

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We tend to take our bodies for granted until the time they start to trouble us. The same is the case with the health of our dogs, at times. But any issue with health leaves us a bit unnerved since we have practically no clue about structure, pathology and treatments.

When one sees some fluid running down the ear of your beloved dog, it is likely to create a bit of a panic. But you need to understand the causes behind the problem and the treatments that you can opt for.

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Humans tend to believe that the type of life they are providing to their dog is as good, if not better than what the dog would choose for himself. The fact however is far from this perception.

• You are in fact forcing an animal that is accustomed to live in groups to live with humans in a confined environment.
• You are actually forcing him to do what he is not habituated to and he has to learn human ways and abide by human rules.

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