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Dog Emergencies - 3 Tips to Help You Save Your Dog's Life
Dogs can also suffer injuries or get sick from a number of diseases, and it can happen at times when a veterinarian is not available and you haven't found out where the nearest emergency animal clinic is located. Since your dog is a dear member of...
Identifying The Best Dog Breed For Your Situation
The Profile of a Wannabe Dog Breed
Some dog lovers spend a great deal of time choosing the right
dog breed before they decide to purchase a dog. For them, the
dog's breed is one contributing factor to its value. That is why
most families who...
Obedience training and your dog
Obedience training is one of the most important and most
effective things any owner can do for his or her dog. A properly
obedience trained dog is a happy, productive and safe member of
the family, while a untrained dog can be destructive and...
Shih Tzu - Maternal Immunity
Puppies are born with very few antibodies against disease. The
mother will first produce colostrum. Colostrum is the first milk
and is nature's way of providing newborn puppies with their
first doses of antibodies to produce against disease....
Shih Tzu - Obedience Training For Your Shih Tzu
Obedience training is one of the most important and most
effective things any owner can do for his or her shih tzu. A
properly obedience trained shih tzu is a happy, productive and
safe member of the family, while a untrained shih tzu can...
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Pampering Your Dog
When people think of spoiled pooches, they often conjure up
images of highly coiffed dogs with fur jackets and diamond
studded collars. And while this may be a way of spoiling man's
best friend, it can be expensive and a little over the top for
most dog owners. So how does one go about spoiling their pet?
Well, there is nothing better than pampering your dog in ways
that encourages overall well being.
All Over Massage
Dogs, like humans, feel stiffness and tension in their joints
and muscles. This is particularly true of older dogs or for dogs
that have gone through a traumatic experience (such as an
injury, illness or prolonged separation for their masters). One
great way to alleviate their discomfort is to give your dog a
massage. But this suggestion isn't exclusively for older or
injured dogs - young dogs and puppies can greatly benefit from
the relaxation and bonding that is accomplished through gentle
massage
Top dog masseuses agree that the best way to give your dog a
massage is when she is totally relaxed. Lay your dog on her side
and stroke her until she is relaxed. Next, apply gentle pressure
working from the head down to the tail and then focus on each
leg. The first few times you massage your dog she may get antsy
or try to squirm away from you. That's o.k. because with repeat
sessions, she will get used to this new sensation. If you know
of any areas on your dog's body that is giving her trouble,
gently squeeze and then release the area - this will relieve
pain and ease tension. If you have any worries, always consult
your vet.
Massage is a wonderful way to get in some quality time with your
dog. It is relaxing for both of you and makes your bond
grow
even stronger. Head and Neck Massage Don't have
time to give your dog an all over massage? If so, just focus on
his head and neck. Begin by rubbing the bony protrudence (also
known as the nuchal crest - a bone that seems to have no purpose
other than a starting place for a head massage) and work down
the back of the head to the neck. When you get to the collar
area, begin to rub and then scratch the area under the collar.
After this, your dog will be putty in your hands!
Paw Care Imagine what your feet would be like if
you ran around all day every day outside and in with bare feet.
Not only would they be rough and filthy, they would also be
vulnerable to scratches and scrapes as well. Welcome to a dog's
world. Yes, dogs have been roaming the earth for thousands of
years with unprotected paws; however, they have only recently
been introduced to concrete, toxic chemical residue, hot
asphalt, road salt, etc. And because of these caustic elements,
many dogs suffer from paw discomfort in the form of cracked pads
and dry skin. The solution: a mixture of equal parts lanolin and
petroleum jelly. Rubbing this into your pet's paws will not only
moisturize dry skin, it also acts as a barrier cream that can be
used in the winter months to protect your dog from street salt.
If the paws are cracked, mix in a teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide.
This will help heal the cracks and prevent infection. Both
mixtures are 100% safe if consumed.
About the author:
Russ Richer is a Dog Lover who has done extensive research into
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