Natural Pet Health

Dog Aggression can have various causes. The various kinds of Aggression observed in dogs are categorized based on what causes it – fear Aggression, dominance aggression, territorial aggression and others. Aggressive dog behavior can be induced by fear.

Fear is an emotion that we generally do not associate with dogs. However, it is a reality that some dogs can feel threatened or fearful due to certain specific objects, people or actions. If somebody, regardless of it being a human being or another animal, approaches a dog that is otherwise cringing in a corner with fear, the dog is likely to respond with aggression.

Such dog aggression can be understood in comparison with normal human behavior. Consider this - if you find yourself in a fearful condition and some one is approaching you without clarifying his intention, you are most likely to hit back in defense.

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If your cat has been diagnosed for Diabetes, one of the major items that should be on your agenda during discussions with the veterinarian is that of home care. Make sure that you discuss monitoring diet and Blood Sugar Levels at home along with how to store, handle and administer insulin. Another thing that you should understand are the various symptoms of Diabetes in cats especially signs of hypoglycemia, low blood sugar.

Diabetes in cats can be managed for long periods with dietary management and oral medication without resorting to insulin. It is however, recommended that insulin be used first to control the sugar levels before an assessment is made about whether the condition can be managed only with home care and dietary modifications.

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Any dog has time in its life when it doesn’t smell as fresh and clean as if it was just washed in a fresh, spring-fed lake. This is where Essential Oils can come to the rescue. Not only do they mask unpleasant odors but they offer some Aromatherapy to the dog and household.

You can create a variety of different aromatic shampoos for your dog. All-natural Aromatherapy grooming begins with the addition of Essential Oils to an all natural soap or shampoo base.

The following recipes all call for the Essential Oils to be added to 8 oz of an all natural shampoo base.

Spicy Deodorizing Shampoo

5 drops Cinnamon Leaf

5 drops Caraway

3 drops Black Pepper

3 drops Bay Lead

Woodsy Conditioning Shampoo

6 drops Atlas Cedarwood

4 drops Rosemary

2 drops Patchouli

3 drops Vetiver

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Dog Biting is something that is very likely if a dog is in an Aggression mode. Aggressive dog behavior is clearly characterized by ominous or threatening behavior. It can lead to injury of other animals and even human beings, including family members.

There are various factors that influence Aggression in dogs. Dog Aggression can result from some underlying medical condition, inept handling, fear, Anxiety or an inherent desire to dominate the pack. Dominance related aggression in dogs is actually the most common type of dog aggression in domesticated dogs. If dominance aggression surfaces, obedience training may be needed all over again.

It is difficult to identify dominance as the root cause of Aggressive Behavior since your dog may otherwise show signs of affection. However, it must be noted that given a chance he may assume leadership and try and dominate. This can result in an expression of displeasure even during normal actions like putting the Collar on or petting him on his head.

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Out of the numerous liver functions, filtering of blood is perhaps one of the most important and crucial to the health of your dog. After the food has been digested in the intestines it is absorbed into the portal blood stream and carried to the liver. The liver works upon it to:

* Store some of the food for energy.
* Filter bacteria, chemicals, toxins and nutritional byproducts.
* Produce proteins and other substances necessary for life.

A liver shunt is a condition where the portal blood vessel, instead of carrying blood through the liver, carries it around it. In dogs with a liver shunt the unfiltered blood is carried into the body and toxins accumulate in the blood stream and kidneys, a condition that ultimately causes serious problems.

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Before understanding the treatment of liver disease in dogs, it is necessary to understand the functions that the liver performs in the body. The liver is the largest and among the most important organs in the body with an immense reserve capacity. Its multiple functions include:

* Regulation of the level of most of the chemicals in the body.
* Production of proteins for blood plasma.
* Conversion of waste products.
* Support in the regulation of fat distribution in the body.
* Production of bile for easy Digestion.
* Regulation of amino acid levels.
* Storage of glycogen for later use as an energy source as per need of the body.
* Elimination of toxins from the blood.

Some of its functions are similar to those of other organs, which is one of the reasons that symptoms of liver disease in dogs resemble those caused by minor ailments of other organs.

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Cholangitis, and Hepatic Lipidosis, the two most common types of feline liver diseases, can lead to liver failure if they are not treated in time.

Cholangitis is an Inflammation of the bile ducts and is associated with the Feline Leukemia virus as well as feline infectious peritonitis. The conventional treatment regime includes antibiotics, appetite stimulants, corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive drugs.

Hepatic lipidosis, or Fatty Liver Disease is abnormal levels of certain fats that accumulate near the liver. It is an idiopathic disease (a disease whose exact cause is not known) that is mostly associated with loss of appetite and Obesity. Stress, too is known to be one of the factors that leads to loss of appetite.

Cats usually find it difficult to adjust to a changed environment like shifting to a new home, arrival of a new kitten. They get Stressed even when the owner is Stressed. There are chances of Fatty Liver Disease occurring due to Cholangitis, Inflammation of the Pancreas as well as a hepatic Tumor.

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Liver disease in dogs is a more common occurrence than feline liver disease. Liver has always been a mysterious organ, which performs more functions in maintaining life than any other organ in the body. Its large size with the capacity to continue work even when it is affected by disease makes it difficult to diagnose a liver disease. In addition, given the right support, liver cells can regenerate and bounce back to normal functioning.

One of the major functions of liver is to metabolize fats, carbohydrates and proteins. If the liver does not function properly, the nutrients cannot be metabolized effectively and harmful by-products cannot be broken down. This can greatly affect the detoxification process. For example:

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The Immune System of dogs is a dedicated system that looks after the health of your pet by self-healing. It is also affected by simple factors such as prolonged diseases, reckless use of drugs and an improper diet.

It has always been recommended that proper nutrients be provided regularly to dogs for maintaining this complex system. Fish oils and Herbs make a perfect combination for a natural approach keeping the Immune System healthy.

Cod liver oil is usually favored by veterinarians for it high Vitamin A, D and Omea 3 fatty acid content. Vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy mucous membranes in eyes and ears. It also keeps the gastrointestinal and uro-genital tracts in proper operable conditions.

Vitamin D, on the other hand helps in effective metabolism of calcium, which is essential for maintaining bone density.

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