Foods And Substances That Dogs Should Never Consume
Posted on March 8, 2010 | Chris Channing
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Dogs are known for their ability to eat just about anything their owners give to them- but that doesn’t mean that the food you give them can’t hurt them. There are some types of foods that can harm your canine either immediately or over the course of several days or weeks.
Garlic and onions, and anything that may contain them, should not be given to dogs. Onion and garlic can damage the red blood cells of both cats and dogs. This includes any raw ingredients, powders, and products that have been prepared with trace amounts of either substance. An example would be with baby food, which often contains a trace amount of either garlic or onion for flavoring purposes.
Xylitol is an artificial sweetener that can also harm your dog. You find xylitol in most types of gum, as it is an artificial sweetener. It is also the main ingredient in alternative sugar substitutes. The sweetener can cause liver failure if eaten in moderate quantities, so it’s best to avoid your dog eating it even in small amounts.
Sometimes problems such as diarrhea can be a result of feeding your dog dairy products, whether it be milk or foods prepared with mentioned dairy products. Not every dog has the ability to break down the enzymes that are in milk. As a result, the dairy is passed through the digestive system and will cause problems for the dog as long as dairy remains in the diet.
Caffeine is one all pet owners should remember. Caffeine can be found in chocolate, coffee, and many types of drinks such as soda. Caffeine will speed up the heart rate of the dog and cause problems to the nervous system. This is why it is urgent that dogs never be fed chocolate, even though the caffeine in chocolate is often just a small amount. Dogs given caffeine will often observe severe heart problems and jitters.
A dog needs a well balanced diet. Sometimes you shouldn’t focus so much on what you can’t feed your dog, and instead stick to the basics. Keep the protein, fat, and carbohydrates levels proportional to what your dog needs. Every dog is different, and some breeds need more nutrition than others. A dog handbook is sure to help you out.
In Conclusion
Dogs don’t have the ability to make proper eating decisions themselves- they will often eat anything in front of them, edible or not. Formulate a diet for your dog that corresponds with what your local veterinarian has mentioned as advice- and be sure to stick to the plan.
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Canine Chiropractic Care Eases Pet’s Hip and Joint Pain
Posted on March 6, 2010 | Clare Branstetter
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I treat Orville, my 13-year Golden Retrieve as my baby always. I have spared no expense in his care, including the best trainer, groomer, food and supplements, and veterinary care.
Just recently, I began to notice signs that he might be having trouble with his hips and joints. At first, I wasn’t too concerned because it might just be signs of aging. However, once I looked this up online, I was startled to learn that Orville might very possibly be in pain. I hated the thought of my beloved companion hurting, so I asked friends who happened to have a couple of older dogs. When they had a similar experience, they took their dogs to a veterinarian who specializes in chiropractic care for their canine, feline, and equine patients.
I scheduled an appointment with Ava Frick, DVM with her Animal Fitness Center, near St. Louis, Missouri since my friends recommended her. They praised Dr. Frick and were convinced that her care had made a difference in the quality of their dogs’ lives.
Orville had his initial appointment with Dr. Frick a month ago and just had his second appointment this afternoon.
Dr. Frick informed me that she performs chiropractic care for dogs due to many reasons, which includes pain that the pet might be experiencing in their back, leg, or even in their tail.
Basically, chiropractic care concentrates on disorders of the human nervous system, musculoskeletal system and how these systems affect our overall health. Animal chiropractic care is the same since it concentrates on the dog, cat, or horse and its nervous system, muscuskeletal system and their impact on the pet’s health.
Our first appointment involved providing Orville’s health history, similar to what you might expect the first time you visit any other doctor or veterinarian. It is important for a thorough, accurate history to be established when you visit a health care provider for the first time, which is why a visit to a veterinarian is no exception. Dr. Frick obtained information about Orville’s current state of health as well as the purpose why we made an appointment.
She had Orville lie down so that she could exam him and adjust his spine, similar to what I have experienced when I visit my own chiropractor. Orville was okay all throughout the exam. He actually has always loved to be messed with and it seemed like he was relaxing during a massage. That is, until Dr.Frick paid attention to his hips. Orville snarled just a bit, so Dr. Frick was even more careful in that area, and for the rest of the exam.
Following the exam, Dr. Frick spoke with me about the importance of making sure Orville gets more exercise. She said that the muscles in his back legs need to be strengthened. Each day of small amount of exercise would prove beneficial. Dr. Frick’s advice to tickle Orville’s tummy while he was standing was something I thought was really interesting. This would help his spine, she said, because a dog will automatically hunch up when his stomach is touched.
I am so glad for achieving such great results without stuffing pain pills into my dog and was impressed with what has been provided by Dr. Frick.
Ava Frick, DVM oversees horse Fitness Hub in Union, Missouri. Her veterinary practice aims are horse nutrition, recovery, pain control, and horse chiropractic relief. Get a totally unique version of this article from our article submission service
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