Obedience training can be done no matter what the age of the dog is. However, aged dogs must be handled carefully. Training is not only physically but also mentally demanding. Differentiate between the aged and the seriously infirm dogs when training them. As a norm, the training process of dogs requires a lot of patience. [...]
As the dog grows older, it faces the risk of certain disorders. These common occurrences in older dogs are capable of assuming life threatening proportions. Female dogs face the problems of mammary gland tumors, pyometra, false pregnancy and mis-mating. These problems can be averted by an ovariohysterectomy. If your aged dog has already had this [...]
Just as in humans, health issue come up in dogs as they age. Let’s take a look at some top issues dogs face as they grow older.
First, bad breath occurs in a dog due to a constipated digestive system. Such a digestive system locks the putrefying toxic wastes in the body of the dog and [...]
If you have a pet dog at home, then you would be aware that dogs often communicate that they are in pain. However, you would also be aware that dogs to not always communicate their pain. This leaves room for a bit of sleuthing on your part. If you discover that your dog feels pain [...]
Kennel cough is described as the inflammation of your pet’s respiratory system, more particularly the upper part of the lungs. Kennel cough is very common in dog centers, especially in crowded shelters.
This disease is airborne, meaning dogs living within the same area are at high risks of acquiring it. Kennel cough is a highly contagious [...]
Older dogs are most prone to arthritis and that’s the sad fact. Arthritis in dogs is very similar to arthritis in humans. And there are no absolute cures yet. The only thing that you can do for now is to manage the disease and make your dog feel comfortable despite its condition.
Old or young dogs [...]
When it comes to household pets, there are very few that bring as much excitement and joy than bringing home a new kitten. Just remember that you will be responsible for this pet’s care and health for an average of 10-15 years. Suffice it to say, felines make for very special and unique pets and [...]
The addition of a new kitten into your family is always a joy whether it’s a pre-planned or spontaneous event. But with this addition comes much responsibility and usually one of the first orders of business is taking that kitten to the vet. Typically, the first question that needs answering is “At what age should [...]
The last thing any dog owner wants is a lot of nasty messes to clean up all over the place. If you take the time to toilet train your dog, you’ll not only avoid stepping in an unpleasant surprise as you head to the bathroom at night, you will confine all mess to a specific [...]
One of the more common domesticated house pets is the cat. If you are contemplating having one for a pet, there are certain aspects that you need to be aware of before you bring one into your household, specifically basic care issues and proper nutrition. Feline companionship brings with it a variety of responsibilities but [...]
