Archive for April, 2010
Many people ask why is it necessary to give Heartworm preventative all year when mosquitoes are only around during the summer. As Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal parasitic disease the preventative works better, when it is in your dogs system all year long.
If you have ever had a dog that has contracted heartworm the surgical procedure aside from being exceptional costly, is in itself dangerous for your dog. Often a dog recovering from this disease is never quite the same.
There are a couple of options available such as monthly tablets or a topical medication. There is another alternative although still in its infancy stages are a six-month injection. Whichever your method of prevention is, it is imperative to have an annual heartworm test completed from your vet.
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Dog play pens can be a great way to keep track of your dog whether a new puppy or adult dog. One the issues small dog owners have is the danger of their dog being trampled or hurt when there is a house full of company.
Using your dog play pen outside during the warm weather season is the best choice for keeping your dog out of trouble. Some breeds especially those from the herding group will nip the elbows and legs of small children playing in the yard. There natural instinct to “herd” takes over and they will round up the kids.
The season for thunderstorms is upon us once again and if your dog suffers from anxiety then you may be in for some restless nights. It is not uncommon as your dog ages for them to develop behavioral changes when it comes to thunderstorms.
The best relief for mild suffers is HomeoPet Anxiety relief. This is an all-natural product that can be given daily in your dog’s water or given directly. The Anxiety Relief drops will take about an hour to work and take the edge off your dog’s anxiety.
Spring has officially begun with pet owners walking their dogs more frequently or perhaps the dog walking the owners. If this sounds like you then having the right dog harness is the solution to having a relaxing walk.
Using a dog harness is a great alternative to the standard choke collar when walking a dog that pulls and tugs taking you for a walk. The right one will make all the difference. If you have tried a dog harness, where the leash attaches on the top or along your dogs back, then you have noticed the difficulty in training.
The best harness is a no pull dog harness where the leash attaches in the front at your dogs chest. The design of this dog harness is such that it will zap the strength from your dog when they try to pull. Owners of this harness have said the issue was corrected on the first use.