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Molly

is…1 and 1/2 yrs old. She is a Long Haired Datsun and Chihuahua mix. Has an unbelievable keen eye for what’s going on in our neighborhood and is a great watch dog. Loves to play with her racketball and her chewing bone. (the real thing) to be continued…

“Showing her stuff”

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Kennel Cough

This is an infectious bronchitis, is characterized by a harsh, hacking cough. It could be described like your dog having “something stuck in its throat.” It could be compared to a chest cold for humans and is only a serious condition in special circumstances ; in general, it resolves on its own. A dog with Kennel Cough usually feels active and maintains a normal appetite. There is usually no fever .

Is your pet becoming sluggish, a loss of vitality, due to aging? This category promotes and provides information concerning your pets immune system and resistance to disease. This could be the answer to having a healthier pet.

Eye Infections

To treat and prevent eye infections in pets;
To relieve pain and soothe eye dryness and discomfort;
To promote healthy vision;
To reduce inflammation and soothe the eyes;
As a general tonic for the eyes.

Coat & Skin

Help to restore healthy skin and glossy coat;
Improve skin functioning and strengthen hair shaft and follicle;
- Treat dry scaly skin and eczema and relieve itching;
- Accelerate healing of skin lesions and fungal infections of the skin;
- Improve liver, kidney and thyroid functioning as well as overall health.

Healthy Cats and Dogs

Dogs

Water Needs

The term Dehydration… is a lack of water in the body. This can cause serious complications for pets and people alike. Water is essential to all living beings, including dogs, who depend on proper daily fluid intake to maintain appropriate health.

Water makes up 80 percent of your dog’s body, and it dissolves natural and unnatural substances as well as serves as the basis of all his biological functions, including circulation, digestion and waste removal.

What might be the Cause

This is due to either reduced water intake or increased fluid loss which may be prompted to overheating in hot weather or a bout of vomiting or diarrhea, especially in puppies. The symptoms of dehydration can be a loos of appetite, a dry mouth, their eyes sunken back, moppyor acting depressed. And we thought they were not human!

Steps to Take

Dehydration can indicate a serious underlying problem. If you suspect that your dog is dehydrated, take him to a veterinarian immediately. Most likely the veterinarian will administer intravenous or subcutaneous fluids, and run additional tests, if necessary, to determine the underlying cause of the condition.

You may also be able to detect dehydration at home. This can be done by gently lifting the skin on the back of your dog’s neck or between the shoulder blades, unless your dog is seriously overweight or very thin, it should immediately return to a normal position.

Prevention

I t very impotant to provide clean water at all times, and change it frequently to ensure freshness. Also, don’t forget to wash your pet’s water bowl every day to prevent bacteria from forming. Be sure to watch or beware of amount of water it normally drinks. Temperatures due also determine the intake as well if they are just house dogs. A rule of thumb is your dog needs at least one ounce of water for each pound of body weight per day.

If your dog is not drinking an adequate amount of water, seek veterinary advice. Monitoring water intake is especially important if he’s recovering from diarrhea, vomiting or other illnesses.