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When a bitch gives birth to their pups postpartum may suffer several disadvantages. For this reason it is always advisable to closely observe the behavior of the animal and go to the vet for any inconvenience. One of the biggest problems is hypocalcemia, which usually occurs in dogs of small size.

This is a low level of calcium in the blood and can be fatal for the mother. If they see that during feeding the dog suffers from constant tremors should go to the vet quickly. Another common problem, but less serious, is the non-infectious mastitis. This occurs when the puppies stop nursing and accumulates a lot of milk in the breasts of the dog.

It is best to apply a cold cloth and call a veterinarian. The latest problem is the agalactia postpartum. This is a problem in which the mother can not nurse their pups due to problems in the breast. If they see that the dogs can not eat have to do it ” artificial. “

The growth of the dogs is divided into stages. And while their first few weeks must pass with the mother, after a few months is necessary to begin to interact with the outside world. The walks are very important and are part of the foundation stone of dog training.

If you live in an apartment or a house without a backyard is necessary that the animal out for a walk several times a day for their needs. Every time you make your needs in the park or green space should be rewarded with a show of affection, while if it gets dirty inside the house is a challenge must implement. To scream ” NO! “is enough for the animal to understand that a bad thing.

An important point to remember is that you should not hit the dog. That’s the worst thing you can do, since the animal grow on the defensive and may attack any person in situations that are not true risk.

Like any other human being, the dog may suffer from different disorders that have direct influence on their behavior. For this reason it is always necessary to be alert and take into account some precautions. These are the two most common disorders seen in canine behavior.

On one hand we coprophagy, which is when the dog eats his own excrement. This usually occurs in puppies and can become a nasty habit if not corrected. Boredom is usually taken for the animal after several hours of confinement and must take a walk to forget about that behavior. If that persists over time to consult your veterinarian.

The attack is another important point to consider. Can occur for several reasons. First, it is punished for no reason and it changes its mode of being. If the dog is always tied up, or is severely beaten respond aggressively. Other animals notice submission in humans and become very dominant.

This must be corrected from pups, proving that love is king (no violence, obviously ), and finally violence may occur from starvation because the dog does not know how to call attention to be fed.

As with humans, dogs get older and show many specific features that allow us to realize it. Its activity is not the same and even change their appearance as they age. It should also be aware that many animals are more susceptible to suffer health problems.

Aging in dogs is something that costs a lot to take to the owners, because they take so fond of pets that hurts a lot to think that at some point and will no longer. But the fact that the animal gets older does not mean it will suffer. You can get the dog has a “third age” more than worthy.

Veterinary medicine has several types of specialists dedicated to rehabilitating the dogs in the stage of aging through the use of different therapies. They can range from massage to swimming itself. A simple diagnostic can tell what an animal needs to get it working.

With the term homes for animals we refer to the place the animal used for its sleep habits. Do not forget that when we see a pet we are really seeing the tame a wild animal that had its wild habitat area, as a den, nest or den.

Animal habitat change are the landforms in which a specific animal prefers to live. Some animals prefer forests, grasslands and many can live only in ponds, rivers, lakes or streams. Many animals live underground or in crevices or caves.

Their homes range from burrows, caves, hollow logs, galls on plants and trees, so many types of nests. It should recreate the best possible resting place of the wild animal for that feel comfortable.

Study your pet, to learn about the habits and characteristics of animals will be able to recreate its burrow, nest, etc. perfectly.

Cats are absolutely fantastic, and for this reason are ideal for use as pets. A very interesting point of cats is that there are many races, and all have special traits that make them special. This time we’ll talk about one that does not have a lot of publicity.

We are referring to the American Curl. At first it seems an ordinary cat, but the big difference is in their ears, they present a kind of “ripple” (derived from English “curl”) that gives them a much more sympathetic aesthetic tradition. They are very special and entertaining.

This race is typical of the United States and we can say that the youngest is worldwide and that only has 30 years of existence. This new cat species has its ears as individuals due to a natural mutation that occurred during pregnancy. In all other respects is just like any other breed of cats.

The American Curl cat is a very kind of partner, and is common to see in family homes where children live and which is notable for having a friendly demeanor. In addition, his physique is average and very rarely exceed five pounds. It’s a really nice animal that adapts easily to the family environment.

Another important point to note is that this is a very independent cat that does not require too intensive care. From the merely aesthetic to worry only by brushing the coat, to prevent the animal discards all his hair through the house.

If you are looking for a very nice pet and owners will undoubtedly have to lean toward the American Curl, a great cat that has become very popular internationally.

Common sense to have a turtle as a pet requires minimal effort and dedication possible. It is actually very wrong. They, like all pets, require special attention that will allow you to avoid, for example, parasites.

In the specific case of reptiles, there are certain internal parasites include protozoa, cestodes, trematodes, Acanthocephala, nematodes, pentastomids, and external parasites where you can find the mites, ticks, and certain cases of infestation by larvae of flies. Is that when it comes to reptiles, speaking of complex life cycles, which in some cases are conditioned by human intervention.

Since there is no ideal suppressor acting on all internal and external parasites at the same time, deworming of turtles must be made by the health inspection carried out by the vet, who pass will prevent future complications.

When it comes to pets, dogs are the most targeted. There are many breeds of dogs and all have their pros and cons. If you are looking for an athletic dog, affectionate and protective have to err on the Airedale Terrier. Is a British-born animal that is known for being very beautiful and obedient?

Originally it was used as hunting dog, why is a child who needs so much exercise every day. It is an ideal dog for families who have homes with a good extension of the garden. There will be entertained with the kids, and that the animals are very friendly and always protect their masters.

Like other athletic animals, the Airedale Terrier often has physical problems as it ages. Due to the disproportion between the size of the torso with the head and legs tend to suffer from hip dysplasia, which means that many times the animal is almost stationary when it is old age.

One topic that always generates questions when having a dog is the aggression. The first thing to note is that many dogs are genetically aggressive; dogs were originally used to hunt or fight. But a dog can become aggressive if you learn the behavior of their masters.

This means that if the animal is abused, such conduct will learn and apply to others, whether they are individuals or other specimens of the same species. Furthermore, if the pet is always tied up, deprived of their liberty and the hit or verbally abused will become very aggressive because of the medium.

Dogs that are abused are always on the defensive, until at some point react and can hurt their masters and themselves. In the event that an animal’s behavior is not good is it necessary to depart from the focus of abuse and do therapy to learn to not be afraid.

One of the diseases that affects dogs is known as Parvovirus (or parvovirus). This is a very characteristic disease in these animals because it spreads rapidly among themselves. This virus primarily attacks the digestive tract of pets, bringing heavy breakdowns that result in diarrhea and vomiting.

This disease is very common to see dogs in the street. It is spread through contact with the feces of other infected dogs, so it’s a vicious circle: the infected dog defecates, other animal waste and delving into their spreads, rapidly expanding the arrival of the virus.

One of the most important points to keep in mind is that the canine parvovirus is not contagious to others. This means that a human can not catch the disease by collecting dog waste, and other animals are safe. In the case of multiple dogs in the house and one of them has the disease it is best to isolate them so they are not in contact.

It should be mentioned that the dogs showed various symptoms of this disease. Dehydration, loss of appetite, increased temperature and the widespread reluctance are indicators that the animal may be suffering from this disease. For this reason it is important to be aware of your behavior and see a specialist. Read the rest of this entry »