Canine Journal

Dog Vaccinations

amyb — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:44:58 +0000

Vaccinations Are a Vital Part of Pet Health

Vaccinations are a crucial part of the health of your pet dog. For owners of new puppies, the vaccination schedule seems never ending, but as dog’s age, this schedule consolidates to two yearly vet visits. In this article we will take a look at what vaccinations your dog should receive, what they are for and how old your dog should be when they receive each vaccination...

Dog Food Recall 2012

amyb — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:11:24 +0000

Dog Food Recall from Salmonella Contamination - Currently 16 People Sickened

In 2007 more than 5,600 dog foods were recalled and pet owners worldwide were shaken. The most recent dog food recall is certainly not as expansive, but it does have the potential to cause illness in dogs and their owners. The Diamond Pet Foods’ South Carolina manufacturing facility is to blame and as such, many popular dog food brands are being recalled. Below we will take a look at the foods that are being recalled and why the recall is being made...

All Natural Dog Food

amyb — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:55:10 +0000

There Are Two Options for All Natural Dog Food Diets

Dog owners want what is best for their pets and for many people that means feeding an all natural dog food. There are two varieties of all natural dog food: commercially produced and raw. Depending upon your budget and the time you have to devote to your dogs diet, one of these may better suit your needs than the other...

Worms in Dogs

amyb — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:37:54 +0000

dogs can be infected by Many Different Types of Worms

There are a wide variety of worms that can infect your dog. Although many of the symptoms are similar, each will require a specific type of medication for treatment. When an inappropriate medication is used to treat worms, infestations can return or worsen in severity, causing additional medical complications. Some of the worms that commonly affect dogs include: roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, whipworms and heartworms...

Why Dogs Eat Grass

amyb — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:23:12 +0000

There are Many Theories for Why Dogs Eat Grass

Our dogs often do things that we struggle to understand. One of those things is eating grass. While we may feed our dogs a perfectly well balanced diet and provide them with all the stimulation they need, they may still take to consuming grass. There are many theories behind just why our canine friends impersonate cows chewing cud, and we are going to take a shot at the reasoning behind them...

Psychiatric Service Dog

amyb — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:05:52 +0000

Psychiatric Service Dogs Serve those with Schizophrenia and PTSD

Throughout the years humans have relied upon dogs for many service aspects of life but more recently dogs have become a significant part of a unique area of the medical field. Not only are dogs playing a role in the lives of those with physical impairments, but now they are also playing a role in the lives of those with psychiatric impairments as well. For many individuals living with post traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia and agoraphobia, these dogs provide a bridge between “normal” society and the emotionally charged world these individuals face on a daily basis...

Parvo In Dogs

amyb — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:33:29 +0000

Prevention of Parvo Lies in an Understanding of the Virus

Canine parvovirus type 2 or “parvo” is a highly contagious virus that is particularly prominent in the canine community. Parvo is of particular concern for puppy owners due to the severity of symptoms and the weak immune systems of younger dogs. There are ways to help prevent the spread of parvo and as a responsible dog owner it is important to be familiar with these prevention methods. Effective prevention begins with understanding the virology and pathophysiology of the virus itself...

Non Shedding Dogs

amyb — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:03:15 +0000

The Level of Shedding in a Dog Breed is an Important Characteristic for Many

When it comes to picking out the best dog breed for you there are many considerations to be made. For some families one of the most important characteristics of a dog is whether it is non shedding...

Native Dog Breeds Risk Extinction

amyb — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:02:51 +0000

Exotic Dog Breeds Seem to be Pushing out the Native Breeds

England is facing a significant drop in native dog breed registrations, so much so that one breed in particular is “facing extinction.” In this article we will take a look at the dwindling registration of native dog breeds and the increase in exotic breed registrations that are currently taking place in England...

What is Canine Bloat?

amyb — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:20:28 +0000

Learn More About This Illness and How to Prevent It

Many well seasoned dog owners warn against the dangers of canine bloat and vets even give recommendations on how to prevent your dog from suffering from canine bloat but some dog owners have no idea what this illness is, how it occurs or how to prevent it. Read on to learn everything you ever wanted to know about canine bloat...