We all know the adage "dog is man's best friend" seem to run for
ages now. But we have reasons enough to consider our dogs as
vital parts of our daily existence.
They seem to have this special character to display love and loyalty, not to
mention a unique fun that we can only witness from them. That's why, as much as
possible, we will do everything we can to give them the best treatment and best
health care, just like we do for our family members. Come to think of it- we
even provide them their own insurance!
In this article, we will tackle
some important dog health guidelines. Though considerably generalized for all
breeds, information here are helpful still in maintaining our best friend's
optimum health.
Dental Care. Swollen, inflamed gums and secondary
infections often cause the existence of other major dog health problems. It must
be observed that a young dog's teeth are brushed once in a week. Older dogs must
have a regular session of thrice a week.
There are especially designed
toothbrushes for dogs that provide cleaning of the rear teeth. It is not a good
practice to use human toothpaste for them, instead make use of enzyme toothpaste
that will prevent tartar build-up. There are also dental cleaning pads that will
complement for tooth brushing, if not regularly done. Such pads would cleanse
your dog's teeth by means of enzymes incorporated on their surface, which are
effective in removing stuck-up dirt.
Ear Care. We often overlook the ears
of our dog, however this practice might lead to wax and dirt build-up that can
cause infection and inflammation. Regular ear care will help remove ear debris
and drying the ear canal. Thus, prevention of some major conditions that might
as well cause us to give especial attention to those parts.
Ear care also
entails the extermination of ear mites that typically reside in the inner ear of
our dogs.
Nutritional Supplements. Dog foods are often lacking in
nutrients essential for the optimum development and growth of our pets. Thus, it
is very vital to supplement them with vitamins and nutrients to prevent
deficiencies that might cause serious dog health complications. This is
especially true for older dogs who no longer has the appetite to eat heartily.
Those dogs that work hard during the entire day also need supplements. And also
for those that have recently undergone surgery and sickness.
Irritated
and Sored Skin. Not only humans get skin irritations and allergies. Some dogs
have extra sensitive skins that make them susceptible for bacterial and fungus
attack which in turn may lead to wounds, scabs and skin diseases.
Hot
Spots. These are characterized by skin areas, which are moist and inflamed.
These are typically due to irritation from fleabites, substance irritation or
allergies. These spots are usually extremely itchy which cause dogs to scratch
and lick on them. Thus, the aggravation of the condition that can lead to
serious wounds.
The most vital step in healing hot spots is to reduce the
frequency of scratching. Afterwhich, spraying of skin relief products may prove
beneficial n stopping the pain and itchiness.
If your dog display symptoms of conditions as listed here, it
is wise to consult a vet immediately. He may provide you with
some guidelines, which will aid greatly in preserving your pet's
health. It is also likely that he will prescribe you with some
medications that will ease the symptoms that your dog exhibits.
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