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Why You Should Not Neglect Vomiting In Dogs?

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A person vomits only when he is not well or when the food is not of supreme quality. Vomiting is generally not considered as a serious issue, but sometimes it may be a sign of a major health trouble. Many a times it happens, while you are on a walk with your furry friend, he might pick up something on the way and ingest it. That ingested particle may trigger the vomiting and you are completely unaware about it. Chances of occurring of such incidents are high. Therefore, you must be careful if the vomiting goes on for a longer duration. When is the time to get serious and consult a vet regarding your dog’s vomiting? The answer is if one of the following symptoms is seen along with vomiting then you require a vet visit. • Blood in the vomit • Diarrhea • Loss of appetite • Chronic vomiting  • Bloating • Repetitive attempts to vomit • Abdominal pain Causes of vomiting may vary with the severity and the factor that has triggered this state in the dogs. The list o...

Misconceptions Of Cat’s Allergy

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Earlier, myths are the common problem of mankind; generally it was due to unavailability of the resources for scientifically approved and technical knowledge. Now the scenario is dramatically different, everything is on pin point and you can get data on numerous topics for your knowledge. When it comes to pets, in that too you must have encountered with weird sayings !!  Especially, related to our cats!  Myths and belief varies according to places and races. Still, it is very important to enlighten people’s mind with precise and logical knowledge.     Some of the common myths among people regarding our feline friends:  Myth : • You are allergic? If yes, then you can’t stay with a cat having allergy Your allergy to cats and diagnosed later in life, and if you already live with a cat or dog, you are faced with a difficult decision: does your pet stay or go? Some allergy sufferers assume that the longer they expose themselves to the source of their al...

Pet Parent's Guide to Keep Your Pet’s Ear Clean and Safe

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Pet ears are not just organs of hearing – they are incredibly expressive too! It's far better than ours. And this is why having pets to assist people is a natural fit. They always give mankind a sense of security. They mostly perk up their ear when they are alert and energetic. Floppy or pointy, small or big, dog ears are pretty amazing in all of their varieties. But besides being aesthetically pleasing, they are also great places for problems to occur. Because pet ears have nooks and crannies where debris like dirt, yeast, bacteria and parasites easily get attracted. If they are not treated quickly and effectively, the infection has become painful and serious concerns for pet. So, it is essential for you, as pet owner, to take care of your pet’s ears on at least once or twice a week. Yes! Cleaning and caring for your pet's ears are the best ways to reduce the chance of ear infections and other ear issues early. Let’s see some signs that pet may have if he has ear in...

Overview Of Internal Parasites In Pets And Symptoms

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Intestinal worms like roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms are parasites that live in your pets body. Pets with intestinal worms may experience a range of symptoms from anemia, malnutrition, and death to no symptoms at all. Let's take the overview of intestinal worms how they get in the body of pets? What are the symptoms and how to prevent worms? Internal Parasites in Dogs and Cats Roundworms (Toxocara leonina and Toxocara cati) Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasites in dogs and cats. This infection is transmitted through ingestion of eggs in an infected soil, rodent or milk from an infected mother. The worms can also be passed from mother to puppies or kittens in utero. When the worm eggs hatch, larvae are released in the stomach, and the larvae travel to small intestine where they mature into adults. The adults lay eggs, which pass out of the pet in feces. The eggs that the adult worms pass in the stool can now reinfect the animal or other do...

How Do I Know If My Dog Respects Me?

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Does your dog respect you? We all know that dogs are naturally loyal and be kind, but that doesn't mean they respect you. As in human relationships, you need to give respect to get respect, the same goes with dogs. If you treat your pooch with positive attitude, kindness and honor they will surely trust and respect you in return. Here are some pointers through, which you can find out your furry pal respects you or not. How Can You Tell If Your Dog Respects You?   When you return home and dog see you he may use submissive body language that is wagging his tail happily, laying his ears back to show that he respect you. The dog may groom you by lip licking or kiss you on your cheek to show their respect towards you as his leader. If he walks in front of you he is disrespecting you. If your dog is calm and walks beside you or back of you, this is the respect for you from your dog that he will never push himself ahead of his owner. If the dog waits for his food to serv...

Five Effortless Things To Do To Earn A Dog's Love And Trust

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We may fall in love with a dog or puppy effortlessly and we tend to take it for granted that the pooch will reciprocate. But the actual thing is that furry pal don't like us for looking at him from a human perspective. When two people meet we shake hands to introduce ourselves, but dog socialization is different from human socialization. Here are some of the procedure you should do to earn love and trust of a dog, whether you are adopting a new dog or meeting a neighbor's dog for the first time: Be Calm: Greeting a dog can be very tempting, but you need to avoid the temptation. If you show excitement to dog, even he will get more excited than you and lead to unwanted greeting, like jumping on you. Dog may also bite, if a stranger with high energy approaches him. So, its important to stay calm and speak softly to dog. Maintain A Distance: If you want to greet a strangers dog, talk to the stranger about it and ignore the pooch. See to that you don't touch, don...

Keys To Successful Crate Training For Dogs

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Dog crates make it very easier for dog owners to house-train the furry pal. There are different positives that can come up when your pooch learns crate training successfully. For shy dogs it works as a refuge when a big noisy party is going on. During car travels, crates can provide protection to the tyke in cases of accidents. There are certain hotels in our country that make it mandatory for doggy to be crated when their owners leave the room. This will only happen when your furry pal enjoys and loves his crate. Remember, a doggy with no difficult past is better because the first impressions are always better to be created than to turn around a bad one. If you have adopted a new puppy take time before you crate train him. The very first thing that you need to keep in mind is to pick the right crate according to the size of your pal. The crate should be big enough for the tyke to move around. He should also be able to stretch. Always make it an enticing thing by having a comf...