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Stuffy Nose in Dogs

Posted: Monday, June 23rd, 2008 @ 10:00 am in Dog Respiratory Health, Dogs & Puppies | No Comments »



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Stuffy dog noses make dogs want to blow out as if Sneezing. Simply put, if your dog appears to be all plugged up, it is not a good sign. There is very little that you can do about a dog cold on your own as it may be due to a variety of reasons. If your dog is old then a blocked and stuffy nose can even be indicative of a heart ailment.

Stuffy dog noses may be due to any of the following conditions:

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Canine Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms and Prevention

Posted: Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 @ 8:11 am in Dog Urinary Problems, Dogs & Puppies | 1 Comment »



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Canine or feline urinary incontinence presages other ailments that could be worse and difficult to treat. There is a strong possibility of Diabetes or other endocrinal disorder co-occurring with canine and feline Urinary Infection.

If the bacteria travel beyond the urethra or bladder, Urinary Tract Infection in dogs also carries the risk of spreading to organs like the kidney and even the heart.

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Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth is Essential for Proper Grooming

Posted: Thursday, June 19th, 2008 @ 1:01 pm in Dog Oral Health, Dogs & Puppies | 2 Comments »



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Dog owners have to get accustomed to normal dog breath. At the same time, dog Bad Breath can become intolerable at times.

Canine Bad Breath is normally a result of improper dental care. Most dog owners tend to ignore dental care while grooming. Lack of proper dental care results in food particles, bone splinters and other substances that remain stuck between the teeth and gums causing decay over a period of time.

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Home Remedies for Kennel Cough That You Can Use

Posted: Friday, June 13th, 2008 @ 8:09 am in Dogs & Puppies, Kennel Cough | 1 Comment »



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The symptoms of mild Kennel Cough are likely to disappear on their own within a fortnight. Although the duration of Kennel Cough in dogs is limited it can be extremely painful for the dog and frustrating for dog owners. The dry honking cough may not let you or your dog sleep peacefully for 10 to 12 days at a stretch.

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What Can You Do If Your Dog Has Bad Breath

Posted: Saturday, June 7th, 2008 @ 7:32 pm in Dog Oral Health, Dogs & Puppies | No Comments »



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Canine Bad Breath is a common occurrence and most owners struggle with offensive dog breath at least once. If your dog has Bad Breath here is what you can do:

If you have not been brushing your dog’s teeth, learning to brush your dogs’ teeth is the first thing that you should do. Brushing dog teeth is not difficult to learn and only takes some patience and practice. You do need to ensure that your dog gets used to the process. You can look for one of those flavored toothpastes that your dog may readily accept and in no time he may even start looking forward to it.

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Types of Canine Respiratory Diseases

Posted: Friday, June 6th, 2008 @ 10:56 am in Dog Respiratory Health, Dogs & Puppies | No Comments »



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The respiratory system of dogs is almost similar to humans and comprises of openings in the nose, the sinuses, the larynx (air passages), the trachea (wind pipe), the bronchi and the lungs. As such, any ailment that affects these organs is termed as a respiratory disease. Canine respiratory diseases may be caused by infections, Parasites, Cancer, trauma or infections.

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Can You Cure Kennel Cough?

Posted: Thursday, June 5th, 2008 @ 8:16 am in Dogs & Puppies, Kennel Cough | 1 Comment »



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Kennel Cough in canines is as common as head cold in humans. It is caused by a number of agents - viruses as well as bacteria. The most common agents that cause Kennel Cough are parainfuenza (viral) and bordetella bronchiseptica (bacterial).

Kennel Cough is a Respiratory Infection of the bronchi and throat that causes a prolonged dry hoarse cough. The infection as such is neither serious nor painful to warrant panic but long spells of honking cough can be extremely frustrating for the owner and uncomfortable for the dog. Medically, Kennel Cough in dogs can potentially lead to weakening of the Immune System and secondary infections like pneumonia.

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Prevention of Canine UTI

Posted: Monday, June 2nd, 2008 @ 8:43 am in Dog Urinary Problems, Dogs & Puppies | 1 Comment »



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Nearly the same antibiotics used to treat Urinary Tract Infection in humans are the ones that are used to treat canine and feline Urinary Tract Infection. Several Natural Remedies and Herbs can also used to help boost the Immune System and to resist such infections.

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Heart worm, fleas and other parasites

Posted: Sunday, June 1st, 2008 @ 5:31 pm in Dogs & Puppies, Worms, Fleas, Parasites in Dogs | No Comments »



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Heart Worm, fleas and other Parasites in dogs need to be eliminated by following appropriate medications in them. Many products have come up in the commercial fields to protect the dogs from Heart Worms, fleas and other Parasites like hook worms, whip worms, Round Worms, lice, ticks etc.

Among the Heart Worm, fleas and other Parasites, the fleas produce the hyper sensitive reactions in the affected animals. Hence, the animals infested with fleas start severely scratching of body. Many times, the scratching is so severe and the skin becomes more hyperemic and Dermatitis occurs in the affected areas.

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Doggie Bad Breath

Posted: Friday, May 30th, 2008 @ 10:13 am in Dog Oral Health, Dogs & Puppies | No Comments »



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If the cause of Bad Breath is gingivitis:

* Clove 1 drop
* Lavender 1 drop
* Myrrh 1 drop

Diluted in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.

If the cause is from a stomach problem:

Rub a drop of neat Peppermint in a line from beneath the ears and into the shoulders.

This recipe is from “The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy.” By Valerie Ann Worwood

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