Heat stroke in Dogs

The summer season can create very much problem for your dog. The cause behind this is When a dog’s internal temperature is raised too high generally about 106 degrees F, a chemical reaction occurs that actually breaks down the cells in your pet’s body and can result in death.

So you should take a good care of dog to keep your dog healthy and prevent heat stroke.

• Give your dog a plenty of water and shakes in this season if he is outside, and also keep eyes on the temperature around your pet area.
• If your pet begins to show signs of heat suffering, stop in a shady spot and give him some water.
• Heat exhaustion is very common in bulldogs. Keep the bulldog inside as much as they need in order for them to cool down.
• Carry water with you when walking your dog. Watch your pet carefully for indications that he is over-heating, such as heavy panting, loss of energy, and any obvious weakness or stumbling, take him directly home and seek veterinary care.
• Never, leave your pet unattended in a parked car. Even if you park in the shade and leave the windows open slightly, the internal temperature of your car can heat up and put your dog in fatal danger within just a few minutes.
• To help your dogs feel cooler, fill a spray bottle with water and squirt him.

Diseases that mostly infect the dogs:

Tracheobronchitis

It is also known as kennel cough, its a most common disease which infect the dog it’s known as inflammation of the upper respiratory system, it happens when the stress happens to there immune system. It can be caused by viral infections or due to bacterial infection. This infection can spread quickly among dogs.

If your dog is suffering with this he will have dry cough, can also have pneumonia, or inflammation of the larynx and bronchial tubes

Hypercortisolism or Hyperadrenocorticism

It’s also known as Cushing’s disease. It causes in dog due to the high level of cortisol in the blood. The high levels of corticosteroids in your dog’s body can cause serious health problems.

If the dog is suffering from this problem he will the symptoms like High blood pressure, excessive thirst, loss of hair, thinning of the skin, digestive problem and incredible appetite.

Food allergy in dogs

If you are having a pet at home you have definitely faced a problem that your pet is suffering from food allergy. The food allergies can appear in pets as early on as 5 or 6 months, they can also develop in adult dogs as late as 11 or 12 years old.

The symptoms food allergy dermatitis is excessive scratching, itching of hot spots and even skin infections.

As the people have the problem in food allergy that diarrhea an upset stomach, such happens with them also, because all food which are being ate with us are not eatable with dogs, so one should only give the specified foods to there pets means a dog food, if they are suffering from food allergy then you should start eliminating foods and changing the diet of your pet.

Toys for your pet (Dog)

It’s very important for your pet that he should do exercise and should not sit ideal all the time so you should give your dog a toys which helps him to do lots of exercise. You should give him toys which should make him run or jump.

Mostly you can go for dog-safe rubber toys that can withstand bites. Many dogs like to burry their toys, so a rubber toy can bear all this.  When your pet (dogs) will play with a toy or chew on a toy, it will keep them physically and mentally active and healthy.

There is also advantage of chewing or rubber toys that when they play with that type of toys and chew them the rubber toys promotes salivation, which also help to clean the teeth and the gums. You can go for the toys like Rubber balls, Teethers, Squeaky balls, Crazy balls etc. Some time you should also pay with them make him run, jump that will also make both of you happy.

Comfortable Bed for your Dog

If you are having a pet at home then it’s your responsibility that your pet should eat and sleep comfortably. A good night sleep is important for everyone. The normal dog will sleep most of the day. A sleep specialist for both pets and people says that grown-up dogs sleep a regular of fourteen to sixteen hours per day.

If your dog sleep sound and comfortable so that your dog does not behave clumsy during the day. Arrange a dog bed in your dog house; the bed should be washable and strong. You can also have a folding bed for your dog.

If you are having a dog house at the outside in winters, you should be more careful about the setting. You should take special care, arrange for warm cushions under the bed. Set up a couch that is warm enough you can also arrange for heaters surrounding your dog’s beds. You can also arrange for warm mats on the ground.

Enjoying Holidays/Party with your Dog

If you are having a dog and you are arranging a party with alcohol, lots of friends, and a firework it may confuse your dog, because strangers, noise are always a problem for the dog. Before enjoying a party you should take some precautions for your dog or your dog can become frightening, disruptive to his schedule, noisy, intrusive

There are some steps that you can take, actions you can avoid; to ensure that you’re pet kept safe and happy during each holiday of the year.

Your schedule can change quite a bit when a holiday approaches due to all of the necessary shopping, party planning, visitations, events, etc. Your pet’s schedule, too, may change quite a bit.

To dog, however, this change is unexpected and certainly unexplained that this owners neglect him or does a irresponsible feeding like alcohol or table scrap, so it is very important to make a few schedule adjustments within your household when a holiday is approaching, try to make your dog feel as normal as possible.

To ensure his complete safety, take into consideration the following measures:

For your dog’s safety and your own sanity, keep wrapped gifts put away. They can be quite tempting chew toys. Keep your dog in a quiet room when guests arrive. The noise may make him nervous. Keep all candles out of reach of your dog’s wagging tail. Keep all electrical cords away from areas that your pet will be in when you are not home. He may chew on them, and this presents a fire hazard. Fireworks can greatly agitate your dog’s sensitive ears. Never bring him to a display.

However the owner must be careful when feeding dogs holiday food items. It is never recommended to feed a dog table scraps, and with their decadence and extra spices holiday dishes can present an even bigger problem. However, the owner should keep the following foods away from your dog’s are chocolate, onions, garlic, caffeine, pork products, mushrooms, walnuts, artificial sweeteners, fruit seeds and pits.

Any dish containing just a small amount of the above items can be extremely harmful to your dog.

The great way to include your dog in your holiday plans it to create a tradition made just for him. For example, you might let him have new toys as gifts for each holiday, or you might go out and purchase a dog food for him to enjoy.

Your dog has no desire to sit in a crowded room for hours in which everyone is much too busy to notice him.

Dental Care of Dog

Dental Care of Dog

There is a common problem whit the pets that all of us face if they are having a pet at home that is pet’s bad breath. You can think that it’s a common indication that your dog needs a dental check up. It is caused due to the bacteria witch is been causes plaque which result bad breath.

You can clean your canine’s teeth with dog toothpaste or a baking-soda-and-water paste once or twice a week. Use a child’s soft toothbrush. If the problem of bad smell is still with the pet they need a professional dental cleaning, So that the teeth and gums are in a healthy state. Some dogs are prone to periodontal disease, a pocket of infection between the tooth and the gum. This painful condition can result in tooth loss and spread infection to the rest of the body

You should brush the teeth daily of your pet, avoid table scraps, and feed a specially formulated dental diet, which will minimize the bad breath of your pet.

Winter Safety for Dog

Winter Safety for Dog

If you are having a pet at home the summer as well as the winter season is also going to be very hard for your pet weather they stay in indoor or outdoor. A mild 50 degrees during the winter is quite an adjustment for your pet. If you want to keep your pet safe in winter, the best way to keep them healthy, happy and complete safe is to treat him as a human child.

If you are keeping dog out side during winter they need more care and attention, it’s time to make sure that your dog is kept safe and warm. Always line your pet’s doghouse with a blanket or mat rather than letting him sleep on the cold, hard surface. Give your dog a warm, roomy doghouse. Make sure that it is free from cracks, holes, etc. Make clean clothing a part of your dog’s daily routine. At the very least, provide dog booties to prevent freezing paws. A warm dog sweater is always recommended.

If you are keeping your dog indoor then also they are susceptible to the cold. If your pet is inside then also take some precautions for there safety and comfort, you should reconsider house fires altogether when a dog is inside. Even fireplace screens can be ineffective safety measures if a dog is in a playful or curious mood. Provide a warm bed or blanket for your dog to lie on at night. The floor quickly become cold if it is not carpeted. If your floors are mostly uncarpeted, fit your dog with shoes.

Parasites

Parasites

If you are having a pet at home it is sure that you will face a problem that your dog can become infected with a common parasite at least once within their life spans. It mainly occurs in the dog’s living because of cleanliness problem. Some common parasites are fleas, mosquitoes, ticks etc. If any pet are not having parasites they are healthier and happier as compared with the infected one. All owners those who are having pets should frequently visit the veterinarians.

Fleas and ticks are a very common parasites which infect the dogs, it is specially common during the first two to six puppy months and removal of this is very difficult, fleas are tiny black insects that can jump from one surface to another and, on the other hand, are usually of a dark shade as well, however as adults they will often attach themselves firmly to pets, both fleas and ticks feed the blood of the pets and transmit the disease. Mosquito bites also discomfort to the pets constant scratching at the site of the bite can cause open wounds and infections, because they also do the same as fleas and ticks.

Summer Safety for Dogs

Summer Safety for Dogs

For most of the people summer means the time of relaxation, vacations, and traveling. But for your dog it is a time of sweltering heat because it’s very hard for dog to cool down his body because dog’s does not have sweat glands, so the summer cause too much problem to his health, it’s very important to save your pet from this uncomfortable heat.

There are many problems that doges face during summer like heat exhaustion, lack of water, exposure to pesticides and weed killers, parasites. Exposure in warmer regions, can quickly become hazardous to your dog, they feel excessive salivation, foaming at the mouth, fever, intense fatigue/weakness and rapid pulse/heartbeat.

Dog also suffer from a heat stroke or heat exhaustion if you notice any symptoms immediately lay your dog down and place ice packs around his stomach and neck. Spray your dog’s body with icy water, and call a vet immediately. In summer season increase watering frequencies and also providing your dog with a larger water bowl, may also consider adding small bits of ice to your dog’s water during warmer months, as water coming from the tap will be warmer than usual.