Saturday, May 19, 2012

How To Care For Your Dog

How To Care For Your Dog

People keeping dog as pets should be aware of the common disease they suffer. There are many diseases, which require preventive treatment, and can be avoided. Proper and timely vaccination helps the dog stay healthy and safe. Diseases like Distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, rabies, corna are dangerous and proper vaccination is essential. Periodical dog vaccination is essential to prevent these diseases along with annual boosters.

Another dog health issue they can suffer is from constipation. Irregular or no easing is symptom of constipation. The main cause for constipation is irregular intake of food, no exercise or suffering from environment change because of traveling. If such behavior noticed, then allow the dog to move freely to ease himself. Moreover, exercise also helps in loosening stool thereby regulating the internal system. Raw meat and vegetables help reducing constipation. Looking on the size and weight of the dog, half/ one spoon bran and mineral oil may be allowed with the food. Stop the mix after the dog is relieved. In serious cases, take the advice of veterinary doctor.

Vomiting tendency is noticed among dogs. This tendency implies the underlying illness it is suffering. They normally vomit out foreign objects not digestible. Watch and understand the symptoms thatsuggest during vomiting. If it is suffering from minor symptoms then for a day stop his food and water. But you must always consult your veterinarian first! Ice is a aid help in reducing the vomit tendency but give if it is requiredand talk to your Vet first. However, enzymes, probiotics and vitamin B complex can be fed. It is difficult to comprehend the pain it suffers, as it cannot speak. Timely treatment help in quick recovery and reduces fatality.

External and internal parasite also cause discomfort to the dog. External parasites like fleas, mites, lice and ticks causes irritation in the skin and immediately treated with medicine or sprays. Even then, the immediate area of the dog has to be disinfected. Internal parasites are mainly, tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, etc assist in the health hazards, anemia and may be fatal. This requires timely protective medicine or vaccinations.

Dogs are prone to the deadly virus rabies. There is no medicine to get rid of rabies. However, timely vaccination of anti rabies drug prevents the dog to affect by the disease. The deadly virus is fatal and equally dangerous for the owner as the virus gets contaminated through saliva. The spinal chord and brain is affected and is fatal. Rabies vaccination is binding in many countries.

However, there are several other diseases found in dogs. To avoid risks pet health insurance is essential. Dog medical insurance plans differ according to the company and the plan you decide to opt.

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