Dog
Health Care
Basic
dog health care you should know
Proper
understanding of dog health care is important as you would
not want to take any chances with your dog's health. While
you can always rely on your vet for dog health care, some
basic knowledge would be helpful so that you can detect health
problems early. Also, you ought to be able to administer basic
dog health care without
having to rely on your vet all the time.
Generally,
dog health problems usually fall in the following 4 areas:
External
Parasites
Fleas,
ticks, lice and mites are the 4 main external parasites that
can cause health problems to your dog. These parasites are
dangerous and they carry parasites and can multiply very fast.
Additionally, fleas and ticks can make your dog very uncomfortable.
You
can detect this dog problem when you see your dog scratching
furiously and biting into his coat. If you detect this early,
you can use dog flea or tick control products like dog flea
control shampoo and other flea medication. If you think that
the problem is severe, it's best to get your vet to check
on your dog and prescribe a flea control product.
Do
remember to clean your dog house, kennel or bed to eliminate
these external parasites. You may also want to consider getting
a flea control collar or even a cedar dog bed. Regular dog
grooming will prevent these problems and is an important
part of overall dog health care.
Internal
Parasites
More
than 60% of the dogs in the country will suffer from worm
problems at some point in time. Tell tale signs that you dog
is suffering from this health problem includes:
1.
Dramatic appetite change; either eating very little or overstuffing
2. Diarrhea and vomiting
3. Poor coat skin
4. Generally lethargic and weak
With worm related health problems, you would have to sample of your dog's stool to be checked by your vet. Once the type of worm is confirmed, your dog can be treated with the right worm control medication.
Accidents
& Injuries
Like
it or not, accidents may happen to your dog. As such, it is
important to always have a dog health care kit ready. This
health care kit is essentially a dog first-aid kit comprising
items like thermometer, bandages, flea and tick control powder,
pain relieve ointment, sterile cotton, etc.
A complete dog health care kit will come in handy in times
of emergency as you would be able to treat your dog or relive
it's pain while giving you ample time to tak it to your vet
for proper medical care.
Old Age & Other Health Problems
Dogs, like us, do suffer from old age and other health related problems such as arthritis, constipation, dental infection, obesity, vision impairment, etc. All dogs approaching 8 years of age should be given extra health care. Thankfully, with the advancement is dog health care, there are now many new health care products to care for your dog, such as orthopedic dog beds, special dog supplements, vitamins and medications.
With
the increasing cost in dog health care, a lot of dog lovers
now are even resorting to pet insurance.
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