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Hair Shedding In Dogs: Help Is At Hand
However you need to keep track of the amount and frequency of hair loss as excessive shedding could sometimes be attributed to a graver issue. It is best to consult a veterinarian to ensure that all is normal especially if you observe signs like bald spots, scratching or any kind of skin infection which could be a cause of hair loss.Dealing with regular hair shedding can also get challenging. So we bring to you some easy and important steps that can lend a helping hand in this scenario.Appropriate food: – Your mutt’s hair is a direct reflection of its health and the food he eats. A healthy bal..
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Do You Know What Your Dog Is Actually Saying?
Before delving deeper into some common situations where you need to understand what your dog actually wants to say, it is important to state that communication is majorly nonverbal in these cases. Digging: Digging is natural behavior as far as dogs are concerned. They may want to keep cool and create a space for the same or even hide food from rivals or even for fun. Excessive digging, however, is a sign of two things, i.e. frustration (release of pent up energy/dissatisfaction with quality of life) or separation anxiety. The latter is when they panic at being left alone and start show..
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Keep Those Paws Soft And Healthy With Our Simple Paw Care Tips!
Here are a couple of simple tips you must abide by:Keep those paws groomed – Winter Season is no excuse to let those nails remain untrimmed. Keep the nails short and pay special attention to the hair growing between the paws to ensure they do not collect dirt, mist, etc. when you walk your doggie out. Wipe those paws diligently – Make it a habit to wipe off those paws whenever you take your pooch out for a walk. Use a moist towel or paw wipes to keep off dirt and any foreign objects out from your dog’s paws to keep them clean. Always use a paw balm after wiping to keep them soft and moist..
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How To Treat A Cracked Nose
Here are some tips that you can follow to maintain a healthy snout that is free from dryness:Use a moisturizing balm that is meant for dogs. A snout balm can treat those cracks effectively. Choose one that is fragrance free and moisturizes your dog’s snout.Your dog can also get a dry and cracked nose from snuggling up near a heater during the winter season. Using a humidifier also helps to add in moisture to your room during winter season and is beneficial for both your pup and you.Do not use a moisturizer meant for humans as it contains added chemicals, preservatives and perfume that can be t..
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Dealing With Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Aka Dementia In Dogs
What is Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD)?Dogs who are diagnosed with CCD exhibit symptoms of Alzheimer’s or dementia just like humans. They will show signs of brain degeneration. CCD is caused by physical changes in brain functioning, one of them being an abnormal accumulation of abnormal proteins in the brain. This process damages brain nerves and loss in brain functioning that affects your dog’s memory, motor functioning and learned behavior.What are the possible signs of CCD?When your senior dog starts to exhibit a majority of the below symptoms, he/she could be suffering from CCD:Your do..
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Five Ways To Keep Ticks Away This Monsoon
Read on, to learn the few things that you can do to keep these pesky pests away from your pooch!Watchful On Walks: Your pet is most likely to pick up ticks on walks or while he is playing outside. This is why you should chart out your walk route carefully. Ticks are more likely to be found in grassy areas and near piles of leaves. Steer your pet away from these areas.Check Your Ticks At The Door: Make a small area at the entrance of your home for post-walk rituals. In the monsoons, this should include wiping your dog’s paws clean of mud, drying off any dampness from their fur with a clean dry ..
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Six Secrets Of Dog Training
Timing, timing, timing – A good dog trainer understands that dogs have a two second ‘association period’ within which they associate an act to a reward or a punishment – if you reward a dog after the two seconds, it just won’t connect the reward with the act. Now considering that you only have two seconds to react to your dog’s behaviour you have to be very quick on the draw. This is especially so when you are teaching a command. For example, you ask your dog to sit and you manually push him into position to teach him. By the time you reach into your pocket for the treat and give it to him, th..
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Complete Solution Of Hair-fall & Skin Infection In Dogs
In this article, we will discuss the concept, causes, symptoms, medications, and solution of hair-fall.Q.1 WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SHEDDING AND HAIR-FALL IN DOGS?Shedding - It is a regular process in which dogs naturally lose old or damaged hair. Most of the dogs shed hair, particularly during the hot summer months. Whereas, some dogs with thick coats shed in winter and some in spring. So shedding also depends on the weather. Also the amount and frequency of hair that is shed often depends upon the health and breed type.Hair-fall - One should watch out as how much the dog is shedding? I..
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The Life And Benefit Of A Service Dog
What service dogs do:Service dogs assist people in many ways, from helping their blind owner cross the street to retrieving important objects for a sick or injured person. Service dogs can even give you emotional support, calm you down, and help sick people fight problems such as anxiety and post-traumatic stress. There are dogs that assist the deaf by alerting them of bells, horns and alarms. They can even detect the phone ringing. The police service dogs are highly trained in order to track drugs, follow a scent, lead search and rescue missions, and even track explosives in case of any emine..
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Your Dog At Year 1–2!!
Physical & Mental Development: Your one-year-old puppy will continue to develop physically and mentally. Most dogs will reach their physical maturity by the end of the year and their skeletons will be fully developed.Dog Behavior: By age 1, your dog’s behavior will see drastic changes. As he reaches the final stages of adolescence, your dog will start to explore his surroundings more and explore the alpha role at home. You may see an increase in aggression, especially biting. Dogs may bite for a variety of reasons, such as nervousness or when they feel threatened. Nibbling and bi..
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