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2013年9月27日星期五

Dog Health - Dog Diabetes

Dog Health – Dog Diabetes


It is unfortunate but not uncommon for canines to be diagnosed with diabetes, after all humans are not the only animals that can get this disease.  There are two types of diabetes to watch out for.


Diabetes insipidus is characterized by the lack of vasopressin. Vasopressin is a hormone whose job is to control the kidney’s absorption of water.


Diabetes mellitus is characterized by insulin deficiency. This is the most common and the most dangerous form of the disease. This is a condition where the dog’s body can’t metabolize sugar very well. Diabetes mellitus is divided into two groups type I and type II, with type II being the most serious.


Type I is more common in younger dogs and if diagnosed early can be treated effectively. Type II normally affects older dogs and larger dogs are more at risk than smaller dog breeds. Diabetes is also known to be hereditary in dogs, much like humans.


Early diagnosis is very important to stop and reverse this disease so please take your dog to the Vet regularly. The treatment for dogs diagnosed with this disease is insulin, diet and exercise. By following your Veterinarians advice you should fine that it is not difficult or expensive to treat.


These are some common symptoms to watch for with dog diabetes:



  • Shaking or shivering is a possible sign of low blood sugar.

  • Your dog does not see well or has sudden blindness.

  • Frequent sores and infections that don’t heal easily.

  • Weak, sleeps more than usual and any abnormal weight control issue.

  • Drinking more water than normal, always thirsty.

  • Urinating much more frequently.


By no means are these the only symptoms associated with this disease but they are the more common ones to watch for.


If you have any question as to the health of your dog please don’t hesitate taking them to your Vet and have a professional diagnose the condition. You are likely to find, the sooner the better when it comes to the health of your family dog.


At dog information blog we have a lot more free information available about dog health issues. The better educated we become the healthier our canine companion will be.



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2013年9月24日星期二

Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

Yesterday, I bought an 8 week old puppy. I am asking different ways to train her how to go to the bathroom? I am crate training her, but am wondering (I live in Ohio) how long should I keep her outside during the winter time to train her to go to the bathroom? I have been doing 5 minutes and if she does not go, I still bring her in. We then go out about an hour later, but she may have already went to the bathroom…Also, while in the crate, she is whining very much…I understand she is a puppy and I told my wife not to let her out because she has to get use to it. Granted when she is whining at 2am or 4am, I let her out to take her outside to go to the restroom…We are taking her to a professional training site, but not until January…Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.



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Five minutes may not be long enough for the pup to potty. However 2 months is plenty old enough to start training. the first thing to remember about house training a puppy is there ability to hold themselves is limited. a rule of thumb is they can hold “it” usually 1 hour for each month of age. 2 months old = 2 hours, 3 months old = 3 hours, etc. when your puppy wakes up (morning, nap, whatever) the pup has to go, right then! take the pup out. when the pup eats or drinks, it has to go, take the pup out. after exercise (play), take the pup out. when the pup does it’s thing outside praise it. a lot. tell the pup how good, how smart it is. you have to pay attention to the pups “looking for it’s spot” behavior. when you see that behavior indoors, whisk the pup out. if you catch the pup in the act, simply tell it “NO!” and whisk it outside. if you find a puddle or pile after the fact, clean it up with an enzyme cleaner (pet food store) get a newspaper and hit…. yourself in the head and say “i should have been paying more attention” daytime training they get pretty fast. night time training is easier if you crate train the pup. also remember the one hour/one month rule. you will have to get up through the night to take the pup out. good luck



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  • Five minutes is NOT long enough!
    Eight wks. is NOT old enough.
    Letting it out at 2AM is *TEACHING* it to train *you*. STOP IT!

    It can only be started to learn housebreaking-it’ll take weeks…months…





  • The best thing is to get on a very set schedule. You can pretty much count on about 15 to 30 minutes tops after the dog eats or drinks she will need to go out. Then set other times to take her out. Always first thing in the morning and the last thing at night.
    The crate should he a good place for her. You do not want her to learn to hate it, so you might want to try different things to make her happier when she is in there and crying. Remember she is still very young. She might need some added attention.



  • You need to get your puppy on a feeding schedule, if you know when it went in you can predict when it will come out. Also she needs to go after waking up, after playing, or doing anything exciting.

    You should take her outside for 10-15 mins, if she doesn’t go bring her in and try again in 10-15 mins. Repeat until she goes.


    You don’t want her going potty in the crate, this is going to hurt your training immensly. You need to supervise your puppy and watch for signs she needs to go. Sniffing, circling, and restlessness are signs its time to go out. If she can’t be supervised she needs to be in her crate.


    Praise her like crazy when she eliminates outside, this will give her the message that this is the place to go.


    Your puppies bladder and bowels aren’t fully developed yet, and she can only “hold it” for a few hours. Pups often need night time outings until their bladder and bowels mature more. You can help lessen the night time outings by feeding her last meal a few hours before bed, and taking up her water a couple hours before bed as well.


    Housetraining takes time, patience, and supervision.





  • Take her outside after she eats. (usually around 15 to 20 minutes), and when she wakes up from her many naps. Praise her like crazy when she goes!
    You say you’re crate training her, but from reading your question, I’m getting the impression that you’re keeping her in the crate most of the time. Correct me if I’m wrong.
    If that’s the case, don’t do it! You say she is whining while in the crate. She is obviously awake, so why keep her crated? Even at a young age she needs socialization. You have a puppy that has just been weaned, so you are her new mommy now. It’s natural for her to want to be with you. She feels safe with you.
    Always keep in mind that her crate is her “safe place”. Never use it to punish her or just to get her out of the way. She will learn to give you your space in due time.
    I’m very familiar with your weather up there!
    On very cold days (as long as it’s not icy or the snow is too deep), I’d still take her out for about 15 minutes. She’ll learn very quickly to do her business and go back inside where it’s warm.
    Good Luck, and good for you for taking her to training!!



  • unfortunately, with a puppy, you have to walk them on a leash until they go. most dogs are fine outside and as it gets colder, your pup will figure out that the faster she does her business, the faster she can go back inside. if you are concerned about her getting too cold, invest in a sweater or jacket for her. She will still need to go out during the night, but make sure she has a good long wakl before bed. Sorry, I know it’s going to be hard this winter, but if you wait until spring to get house training underway, you’ll be cleaning up lots of messes! Get her on a regular feeding schedule and that should help some.



  • Oh Geez. You never put an 8 week old puppy in a crate “to get used to it”. You never leave an 8 week old puppy in a crate to “whine”. You do not want to allow ‘trauma’ to the puppy especially if it is under 12 weeks old. Trauma is being separated (ostracised) from the pack. You are the pack. You can crate train and potty train, but you have to do it on the puppy’s schedule and cycle it so the puppy is not traumatized. Puppy will eat, potty, play, potty, sleep, potty, repeat. When the puppy is sleepy, you can slip her into the crate. If your crate is small enough you can tote the crate around with you with her in it … she must see you and you must be able to reach in and pet her. I put the crate on the bed at night with my arm in there … they go to sleep until they wake up for potty. As soon as you take her out of the crate she should potty, then eat or play, then potty again then be sleepy. It doesn’t take but a few minutes for her to find a potty spot, so five minutes is adequate. If she does not potty, then your timing is off.
    You also need to be aware of socilizing. You have a window up until 12 weeks. Stimulate, stimulate, stimulate is the key. Do not feed out of the same type container nor in the same room. Take her places where other dogs have not been potty (disease) and other dogs won’t be around her (disease) to expose her to noises, buildings, environments, places, people, other animals (horse, donkey, sheep, ducks, chickens – let her smell and notice they are alive then pick her up and take her away), noises, and walking over survaces. You cannot leave her at home to do this. Every day at least one place for one thing.
    Take her for professional training after she’s 12 weeks but you don’t really need to until 6 months. In the interim you can teach her to come when called for her favorite treat or toy and you can also play with her to look at you for a treat or a toy and build that into sitting to look at you for treat or a toy.
    She can be long-lined at 6 months for correct heeling.


2013年9月19日星期四

Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

how to train dogs



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Recommended Answer:
take them to a trainer.



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  • Where have you began? Any fondation? what do you want to train the dog to do? Go to the book store, and get a how to book.



  • it takes a lot of time and patience. i trained my dog myself starting when she was about 4 months. i have a pug and they say they are pretty hard to train. i spent about an hour and day do repeated tricks with little treats. i would motion the tricks with my hands for example, when i told her to sit i would motion my hand down and tap her butt so she knows. when she sat i would say good girl and give her a treat. and continue this until she would do it herself. and sometimes i would give her a treat and sometimes not. and the next day i would do it agian and if she got that right away and will start teaching her a new trick and mix it up. so, now i got her to sit, shake, high-five, lay down, and play dead. and she’s about 10 months



  • YOU CAN NOT LEARN FROM A BOOK OR A CD OR A TV SHOW

    So much of training involves body language, voice tone, the way you move, when you move, how you show the dog what you want, the timing, why a breed acts like this or that (and no – there is no one size fits all for explaining a number of behaviors) ……


    IMPOSSIBLE TO GET FROM A BOOK


    Contrary to the poster above who thinks “training” is teaching a house pet to beg for food and rollover, there is a lot more to it than that if you want your dog to “come’ off leash anywhere at anytime , sit, stay, down and walk quietly and politely next to you out in public.


    Now you both need a GOOD obedience class – and that is NOT Petsmart or Petco.


    GO here to find contacts in you area that can help you locate and obedience trainer who works with all breeds and who does AKC obedience competitions competing at what they claim to teach – no proof of ability like winning:


    http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf…


    http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf… (set on all breeds)http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf…


    Even it they are an hour or more away, they will know other people all over the state.





  • The best web site for dog training/ visit www.sitstayfetch.com
    GOOD LUCK !!!


2013年9月18日星期三

Dog health tips


There’re actually thousands of various vitamin and mineral products for dogs sold every year, each of them making a claim that they are something that can make your pet dog healthier and stronger. However, commercial dog foods are sold as “complete and balanced”, and nutritious. Getting this type of dog food will no longer require the help of vitamins.


Commercial dog food is available in all different kinds of quality. You will find commercial dog food made from the finest ingredients. It is advisable to pick one with a better quality. A dog owner need to choose a brand that offers more benefits as well as nutrients like ZiwiPeak.


If you’re giving your dog a high quality food then it is unlikely that you need to add vitamins or supplements unless of course your pet has a health issue of some kind that will need something that’s not commonly found in dog food.


Whenever you purchase dog food, you should check out see if it has a label that says it meets AAFCO nutritional standards or satisfies AAFCO tests standards. AAFCO stands out as the Association of American Feed Control Officials which provides nutritional recommendations for commercial dog food in the united states. To acquire their label a commercial dog food company must show, probably through feeding trials or through nutritional data, that their food can provide a complete and well-balanced diet for every particular group of dogs for half a year. A formulation could be for puppies, for pregnant or breast feeding mother dogs, for adult dogs, and so on. AAFCO gives minimum guidelines that companies must meet in order to obtain their label. Several first-rate companies far exceed these guidelines, but when they meet the AAFCO guidelines then you know that they have at least achieved the standard requirements.


You think getting vitamins instead of a good commercial dog food product is a good option? That is not really a good option. Should you purchase gourmet meals for your dog? It’s also a bad choice. Price level is not a guarantee that your dog is receiving the best food. There are lots of costly dog foods made from organic products that follow the latest fads, and which may be produced by very small companies, however they might be subject to food recalls.


Would you still have to add vitamins to a good quality food? If you’re worried about hip dysplasia or if your dog is aging adults, then you may want to consider adding glucosamine-chondroitin-MSM for your dog’s diet. The majority of dog foods does not contain this and some are merely in small amounts. There’s a few evidence to suggest that they might help dogs with arthritis or hip problems.


If you are personally preparing foods for your dog, or giving them raw meat, it is okay to add vitamins so assure that he is getting all the nutrients that he needs.


However, for some dogs that consume a kibble or canned food diet, it’s really not necessary to add a lots of nutritional vitamins to the diet plan.




The words “Going to the dogs” can be quite irritating. It is deemed an insult for the dogs. It indicates that anything bad may occur. A dog’s reputation falls along with it while using this insult.


Pet dogs are pleasant and obedient. That is the exact reason why everyone calls them as man’s companion. These are among the first animals that established good relationship and trustworthiness to mankind. They can protect human homes, possessions and life in not just a small number of instances. People have verified that pups are among the most intelligent pet animals. Evidence of their cleverness is seen whenever we used them being a hunter, they could track people, look after the sheep, sniff a bomb, and perform in the animal show. It allowed the pet dogs to develop a strong relationship together with humans since the Stone Age until the current Post-information Age.


Unconscious from it all, doggie obtained with regards to species rapid variations because human continuously engineers the dog’s genetic make-up. Mankind’s selective mating interventions lead right into a myriad of breed of dogs based upon their intended use. Now you can see an attractive Shitzus and Chihuahuas which you may dress up. An excellent watcher as well as guard pet dog like Doberman Pinschers. Saint Bernards have proven to be gentle giants renowned for their camaraderie and also being rescuers. Spaniels trained as a retriever whenever you hunt birds. Alaskan Malamutes and Huskies is seen guiding a snow shed in the race event. Pitbulls and Rottweilers are also trained for blood sport of prohibited dog fighting. Several provinces within the Philippines actually eat dogs. That is different story.


Pet dogs are very well appreciated in human lifestyle. Your furry friend are pop icons these days. Pluto, Scooby Doo, Odie, Rin tin tin, Spuds Mckenzie, the 101 Dalmatians are among the list of popular animals worldwide. Pet dogs are being used in present day television ads to draw in consumers to patronize a product or service, a cause, a trend or an issue. Those are the real evidence that pups and humans possess the strongest connection among species. Latest scientific studies as well as innovations give us a much better look along with understanding in animal conduct.


However the doggie’s world within human community is not pretty much all positive and sunlit all day. A lot of people are providing them with a warm and comfy home, feeds the pets using premium quality commercial dog food like ZiwiPeak, wash and groom them but in other regions of Asia, they’re being bred to end up being traded and slaughtered to be used as a food. These are drastic problems that take place in the arms of others. They are utilized to be a guinea pig for tests, for trying out a new drug treatments and merchandise, worked to death in animal shows and training, and at times trained to kill a human.


No matter what, dogs have become a part of several circumstances since they are mans closest confidante. It is frustrating that the purity of their instinct cannot be countered by the manipulative mind of humans. As is the case wherein everything seems to be exploited by man, the dogs have ultimately gone to the dogs.




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ZiwiPeak: Dogfood quality on its peak!


Absolutely no two products are equally the same. Certainly, the one is with higher quality compared to other. Obviously, you will choose the one with a good quality.
With selecting a pet food for our dogs, an individual should depend on the quality of the item by itself and should not be influenced through great marketing promotions, much more through affordable prices. Many of them include harmful by-products, dyes, and chemical preservatives which can be harmful not only to your own pet dogs but additionally for you and also to other family members which comes in contact with. Eating low quality food is one of many causes with regards to food allergy amongst the dogs.
ZiwiPeak offers first-rate pet foods which have natural and high quality components. Top quality food might seem more pricey when compared to average dog food but it contain the right nutrients for your dogs so it worth spending for.
An excellent choice if you’re planning to provide your pet a proper well-balanced healthy eating plan will be to choose completely grain-free dog food such as ZiwiPeak. The ingredients within every bag with ZiwiPeak provides your puppy a natural dog food which were lightly air-dried in order to conserve it’s integrity, in addition to organic meat which are free from anti-biotics as well as hormones. It is made from internal organs such as the heart, liver, kidney, as well as tripe that offer essential source-based nutrition. Additionally, it helps long-term joint well being, and more importantly it’s ideal for of every age group.
ZiwiPeak encourages good digestion of food, common well-being moreover reduced feces quantity. Furthermore , it raises vigor, helps achieve a beautiful coat and skin, and eliminates bad breathe.


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ZiwiPeak is the just raw diet great for pet dogs that may remain fresh for around 30 days once you have opened it and usually lasts longer when well-kept in the fridge. There have been absolutely no added salt, food colors, chemical preservatives, feelers or grains.
ZiwiPeak, currently being on the list of top quality pet food, provides your dog nutrition which enables you to give food to much less compared when using other products. As opposed to just what is being done by numerous pet owners, a person should have planned feeding period for their pets based on the recommendations mentioned within the products content label, although the majority of adult pet dogs are now being fed two times a day. It should be observed that health problems sets in not just when there is insufficiency in intake of food or nutrients, it can also be because of consuming too much of what is required. Leaving the food down to your own dogs, generally of greater amounts, can lead to dog being overweight and other organ difficulties as mentioned in recent studies.


Providing a healthy diet plan to the canines is just one of our utmost considerations. Empower your canines having a complete well balanced diet plan. ZiwiPeak can provide all of them plus nutritious food which they are worthy of. Buy one today.


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Steps to make your Doggy healthy
Dogs are lovely. Getting one of your own is really a pleasurable experience. It brings fun and enjoyment whenever you see that your dog is perfectly healthy and that he is on his best at all times.
Being a pet owner is not an easy task. Just like any other profession, it requires you to have time and dedication. It is like raising a child of your own. From the time that you have decided to bring him home and make him part of your family, he is now added as one of your new responsibilities. They have needs that you should provide, which at times may be costly.


Keep My Dog Healthy


Tips that you should follow


Grooming your dog is one of the most important things that you should do even if it’s time consuming. It is recommended that you should bathe him at least once a week with clean water and dog shampoo. Afterwards, you should also check the ears for dirt and wax, as well as for the presence of mites or infections.
There are several dog shampoos made available in the market and the decision on what to use will be dependent on the preference of the owner. It is advised that you read the label carefully, especially the indications and contraindications of the product.
A dog shampoo comes in different brand names. It is important that you check the label and choose the one that will be most beneficial to your dog. You should be aware of the content and effects to your dog when using a shampoo.
Brushing your dog is also needed at least once a week.
Nowadays, fashion has become one of the many things that you can do to make your dog look prettier. Chic attires will truly be nice on them.
It is also wonderful to have your dogs with you when you do jogging or any other forms of exercises. Other than its benefits in relation to health, it is also one way of training them.  Activities could prevent them from retrieving, chasing, digging, and chewing on various things.
Exercise would vary on the age, sex and health level of your dogs. In general, they love to jog, fetch, and race-walk. However, you must be cautious and make sure that you start slow because some would enjoy it much until it comes to a point that they would no longer want to stop.
Feeding your dogs with nutritious foods, those of high quality products like ZiwiPeak, is highly recommended. Bear in mind that dogs should not just eat meats or other food left-overs like what most are giving. Just like people, they should be given food that is rightfully prepared for them. The preparation, ingredients, and serving are also of importance.
Together with a balanced diet, water should also be given regularly.
Giving your pets a spacious and comfortable kennel is necessary to make him live an active and healthy life. Some prefer to take their dogs with them during bedtime.However, this may not be healthy since some diseases are harbored from them or if one of the family members has asthma or any other related conditions.
Veterinarians are trained to do check-ups with dogs. Be sure to visit one and get them anti-rabies shots as a precaution in cases of unexpected bites or scratches.
Having a dog to last for long time does not end with just owning one; with it comes a greater responsibility. It may be a hard work, but what more can be pleasing than to see your dog healthy and in return, he shows you affection for he appreciates everything that you have done.


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Dog Food


The right meal for your dog.


Dogs are man’s best friend. And to someone who is truly special, we only give nothing but the best! Preparing your dog a diet that is needed for him to have a hale and hearty life is one difficult task. To achieve this, you must be able to feed him foods that contain the six major nutrient groups.



Each serving must include the following:


Proteins rich foods like chicken, pork, or beef, are needed by dogs for they are responsible in releasing energy. They form muscles, skin, and hair which are important for structural support. Antibodies, enzymes, blood clots, hemoglobin, and hormones are also made out of proteins.
Fats and oils provide fuels for dogs to stay dynamic. Energy derived from fats is two times greater compared to proteins and carbohydrates. These are also good sources of vitamins, essential for good skin, and for a healthy immune system. Fat improves taste and digestibility of food.
Carbohydrates are also good source of energy and it supports digestive processes.
Minerals like calcium and phosphorus are important for bones and teeth, cell and tissue development, fluid balance, and metabolic processes. However, an excess of one may lead to a deficiency in another.
Calcium is believed to be helpful in pregnant, and nursing dogs as well as growing puppies.
Vitamins should be maintained in small amounts so as to maintain growth, a healthy skin, and to support the immune system. Too much of definite type can be harmful whereas a deficiency in others can be equally damaging. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are stored in your dog’s fatty tissues while vitamins B complex and C are excreted in the urine.
Water is very essential. The amount needed would depend on air temperature, activities and the type of food that they are eating. It regulates body temperature, transportation of vitamins and minerals in the body, and removal of wastes. Ensure that your dog has access to clean, fresh drinking water.


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Important points to remember


These types of nutrients are recommended starting from the early days of their adult years up to the end of the sixth year unless of course your dog is pregnant or nursing, or suffering from a particular condition.


Nutritional requirements of dogs and humans are far different. In humans, vitamin C is included in their diet but this is not true with dogs because vitamin C is readily produced inside their body.
Supplements are not needed when your dog is given a complete and balanced food. Although factors like feeding table scraps, inconsistent exercise or stressful changes in routine may be considered exceptions.
Some of the common human foods like onions, soya, spinach, and undercooked maize or kidney beans are usually poisonous to dogs.
Chocolate can be extremely harmful and should never be given.
Dogs do not eat meat alone. It should be a combination of meat, cereals, and vegetables for it to be balance.


What to do?


Thankfully, we now have good quality manufactured dog foods like ZiwiPeak that were carefully formulated to provide all the nutrients that a dog requires. This is a perfect match for your most loved dog.
If you intend to feed your dogs with meals from scraps, take extra care. Most are too high in meat and not rich enough in other essential nutrients and minerals.
Knowing what to give your dogs will be of help in maintaining his health. Always give the right food of correct amount following the right interval.


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The right meal for your dog.  

Dogs are man’s best friend. And to someone who is truly special, we only give nothing but the best! Preparing your dog a diet that is needed for him to have a hale and hearty life is one difficult task. To achieve this, you must be able to feed him foods that contain the six major nutrient groups.


Each serving must include the following:


Proteins rich foods like chicken, pork, or beef, are needed by dogs for they are responsible in releasing energy. They form muscles, skin, and hair which are important for structural support. Antibodies, enzymes, blood clots, hemoglobin, and hormones are also made out of proteins.
Fats and oils provide fuels for dogs to stay dynamic. Energy derived from fats is two times greater compared to proteins and carbohydrates. These are also good sources of vitamins, essential for good skin, and for a healthy immune system. Fat improves taste and digestibility of food.
Carbohydrates are also good source of energy and it supports digestive processes.
Minerals like calcium and phosphorus are important for bones and teeth, cell and tissue development, fluid balance, and metabolic processes. However, an excess of one may lead to a deficiency in another.
Calcium is believed to be helpful in pregnant, and nursing dogs as well as growing puppies.
Vitamins should be maintained in small amounts so as to maintain growth, a healthy skin, and to support the immune system. Too much of definite type can be harmful whereas a deficiency in others can be equally damaging. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are stored in your dog’s fatty tissues while vitamins B complex and C are excreted in the urine.
Water is very essential. The amount needed would depend on air temperature, activities and the type of food that they are eating. It regulates body temperature, transportation of vitamins and minerals in the body, and removal of wastes. Ensure that your dog has access to clean, fresh drinking water.


Important points to remember


These types of nutrients are recommended starting from the early days of their adult years up to the end of the sixth year unless of course your dog is pregnant or nursing, or suffering from a particular condition.


Nutritional requirements of dogs and humans are far different. In humans, vitamin C is included in their diet but this is not true with dogs because vitamin C is readily produced inside their body.
Supplements are not needed when your dog is given a complete and balanced food. Although factors like feeding table scraps, inconsistent exercise or stressful changes in routine may be considered exceptions.
Some of the common human foods like onions, soya, spinach, and undercooked maize or kidney beans are usually poisonous to dogs.
Chocolate can be extremely harmful and should never be given.
Dogs do not eat meat alone. It should be a combination of meat, cereals, and vegetables for it to be balance.


What to do?


Thankfully, we now have good quality manufactured dog foods like ZiwiPeak that were carefully formulated to provide all the nutrients that a dog requires. This is a perfect match for your most loved dog.
If you intend to feed your dogs with meals from scraps, take extra care. Most are too high in meat and not rich enough in other essential nutrients and minerals.
Knowing what to give your dogs will be of help in maintaining his health. Always give the right food of correct amount following the right interval.





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2013年9月13日星期五

Dog Health Questions: Start dog training tomorrow... any tips?

My pitbull and I begin training tomorrow and I am a little bit nervous…. I’m afraid she’ll get too excited and I won’t be able to control her. If anyone has anything that may make the day go smoother I would appreciate it. Thanks!



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Good question! I am assuming this is a group training session? You probably won’t be the only one with an excited dog. We took our lab for puppy training and intermediate training so I’ve been through it a couple of times. The instructor should know how to keep the dogs under control and they expect the first class to be somewhat crazy. After all, that’s what you are there for. A firm tight leash (that cannot be chewed through and won’t choke) is a must. You can ask your instructor for tips before you go- they are more than happy to help you to help them. If the training involves treat rewards, make sure you bring a supply. Don’t be nervous, expect to have fun!



Why it’s Important For New Dog Owners to Take Dog Training Seriously





  • If you’re nervous, she’ll get excited and uncontrollable. You need to just calm down. Make sure that you pay attention. The classes are as much for you as they are for your dog.



  • well if she gets excited then you need to be aggressive they are aggressive dogs so be careful



  • You can always try some homeopathy like ‘Rescue Remedy’ made up of Bach flowers etc. on your dog just to keep her a lot more relaxed and calm. Might help you too if you’re feeling a bit stressed out by the whole event. Keep in mind that the way you feel will always transmit itself to your dog too.

    All the best with the training, I’m sure both you and the dog will be fine ;)





  • Take plenty of treats, and stay calm.



  • You need to be calm and cool. Dogs can pick up on your feelings and if you are nervous your dog will sense that. That is not a good thing.




  • This is a learning experience for both of you! Relax and have fun. If you are tense, your dog will more than likely act up one way or another, so, take a deep breath and have fun.



  • She might get excited, so what. The other dogs will be excited too.When she is older she will be more controllable and that’s what training is all about. Tomorrows class is just the beginning and you must practise what you are taught at the class every day.



  • Heh, dog class is always fun. People are usually very tolerant of misbehavior because chances are, their own dog is hyper and misbehaves in the same ways as well.

    Here are some things that may help:


    1. If you can, go into the classroom early and let your dog explore and sniff around. This will make him more comfortable in the new surroundings. Try and do this before he has to deal with the other dogs.


    2. Meet and chat with some of the people before class. This will get you and your dog more comfortable with your classmates. If you meet some really nice people, you can later invite them for play sessions with your dog. 3. When I used to go for classes at my SPCA, I would meet up with some of the owners and let our dogs play for a bit before class begins. This lets them drain some energy so that they will be more calm during class.


    4. Make sure you are as calm as possible so that your dog will pick up on that and be calm as well. Don’t be too embarrassed if your dog misbehaves, everybody else is probably in the same boat.


    5. Bring really high priority treats so there is a higher likelihood that your dog will focus on you.


    Above all, have fun, meet new dog pals, and make sure to practice the class lessons with your dog at home.