08.21.08
Posted in Puppy & Dog Articles tagged Dog, Dog Care, Dog Shots, Dog Vaccines, Puppies, Puppy Care, Puppy Immunizations, Puppy Shots, Puppy Vaccines at 8:50 pm by Supplement Review Online
It is common in puppies and in dogs to have some side effects as a result of being injected with the immunizations. It is wise for you to watch your dog closely and monitor his or her behavior after a trip to the veterinarians office. Watch for signs of being lethargic, disoriented, vomiting, trembling and swelling of the face. If you notice any of these symptoms immediately contact your vet.
You should also take into consideration the age of the dog going for vaccines. If the dog is only 8 weeks old, you will need to pay much closer attention to the way he or she is acting after the immunizations. Trembling is most common in young puppies after immunizations.
Different shots are best to be given to puppies at certain ages. Speak with your vet about the appropriate age your dog should be when he or she gets specific immunizations. Generally, a puppy will have its first set of shots around 8 weeks old. The final set of puppy immunizations should be given around 16 weeks of age.
The rabies vaccination should be given every year for the safety of your dog and yourself. It is important that you keep each scheduled appointment for your dogs shots. It is quite simple to put them off and say you are going to reschedule, but more often than not, you might forget to make the appointment.
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08.17.08
Posted in Puppy & Dog Articles tagged Boxers, Dog, Dog Breeds, Dogs, family pets, German Shepherds, guard dogs, large dogs, Popular Breeds, Rotweillers at 6:36 pm by Supplement Review Online
As you may already be fully aware, there are more than one hundred different types of dogs that are recognized by the American Kennel Club. Each dog is recognized by its breed. If you are contemplating buying a purebred dog to add to your family, it is important that you know a little about the breed and care that is required for its healthy upkeep.
Here is a brief description of some of the popular purebred dogs available. You will be able to get a quick idea of how to properly care for them and the type of home they will require for a long happy life.
Labradors are a very popular breed among families with children. They can be found in brown, black or yellow coats. They are great family dogs and very fast learners. It is common for them to also be working dogs. They work with the blind and even disabled people. They are also known for being retrievers, as they love to fetch and hold things in their mouths. They are excellent dogs for waterfowl hunting and other water sports because their fur is water repellant.
German shepherds are a dog that is unbelievably willing to please and highly intelligent. They were originally used in the earlier days to assist farmers in herding their livestock. They are excellent at guarding your home or garage and great family pets. They are fast learners and retain information wonderfully. You can often find a German shepherd on police forces around the globe. They are also trained to assist in the every day tasks of disabled individuals and even work in airports looking for drugs and bombs.
Boxers are another great animal to introduce as your new family pet. They are beautiful and very energetic. They are eager to please their master, and love to be playful. Boxers are one of the few breeds that are not considered to be adults until they have reached three years of age. They have strong personalities and seem to learn at quite a fast pace. However, it is very important that you begin training a boxer at an early age. You also need to be persistent at your training a boxer.
Rotweillers are another popular breed, that can be traced back to the ancient ages. They were used as guard dogs in the Roman Empire. They were to guard and protect the cattle because they are extremely powerful and smart. Many police forces also have used these dogs as part of their force. They are very large dogs and with proper discipline and training they can make great family pets as well as guard dogs. They are nowhither breed that loves to please, they are always alert of their surroundings and have a lot of energy.
These mentioned dog breeds are common and popular. They are fairly easy breeds to find almost anywhere. Purchasing a dog is a life long commitment. You should be sure that you are financially stable enough to maintain the proper health for the breed as well as give it the needed exercise. You will need to go to the vet on a regular basis to be sure your dog is healthy.
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07.11.08
Posted in Uncategorized tagged Dog, Dog Care, Dog Travel, Traveling at 6:47 pm by Supplement Review Online
Summer is the time when most of us take a vacation with the family. This means either taking and caring for our dog on the road or leaving fido at home to be cared for by others. Of course, if your dog is ill you are probably going to want to leave him/her at home not to ruin your vacation.
If you do decide to bring your dog along on the trip you are going to have make sure that you have the essentials for dog travel. You will need to bring the dog food, toys, treats, bed, bowls, and plenty of cold water. If you are planning on staying in a hotel you will want to make sure that the place you are staying is a dog friendly hotel. You can check out the site petswelcome.com to check out dog friendly hotels.
You will also need to prepare your dog for travel. This can be accomplished by going to the vet and making sure that your dog is healthy and is up to date on all vaccinations.
If you have decided at this point that dog travel is not right for your best friend, and the decision is to leave your dog at home, the best option would probably be to have a relative or good friend look after your K-9 companion. Of course, if this is not an option, then you could always hire a professional sitter or have your dog put up in a boarding kennel.
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06.28.08
Posted in Uncategorized tagged Dog, Puppy, Puppy and Dog Care, Rabies, Vaccinations at 11:11 pm by Supplement Review Online
It is just as important for you to have your dog vaccinated as it is to have your child vaccinated. Vaccines are designed to minimize the risks of your puppy contracting an illness that can kill him or her. Or even pose a threat to your family members.
Puppies and newborn children are very similar in some ways. They both get their immunity from the mothers milk. However, they both require additional help to make sure they are continuously protected from germs and diseases. For a puppy, he or she should have its first shots by the time it is 8 weeks old. A booster shot or second shot should be given around 4 weeks after the puppy receives its first set of shots.
The rabies vaccine is an extremely vital shot for your dog to have. Rabies is a disease that will kill your dog if he or she contracts it. Typically, a dog contracts rabies from the saliva of another animal that has rabies. Typically this can be done from a fight with a fox, chasing a squirrel or a raccoon to name just a mere few animals that can give your dog rabies.
Your puppy can have a rabies vaccine as early as 16 weeks old. However, another follow up booster shot needs to be given a year after the original shot. This is the best way to protect yourself, your family and your dog from contracting this fatal disease.
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06.27.08
Posted in Uncategorized tagged Dog, flea repellant, puppy dog at 12:08 am by Supplement Review Online
You can purchase cedar oil to spray on your dogs sleeping area, pillows and blankets. The cedar scent is believed to keep not only fleas away but also other insects. You can also buy shampoo that has a cedar scent to it and alternate between the flea repellant shampoo and the cedar repellant shampoo. Not only will your puppy dog be flea free, but will smell great.
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