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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.

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 »

When it comes to dogs, we are referring to animals that behave much like people. If we refer only to physical, are susceptible to basically the same diseases as any of us, and for this reason it is always advisable to keep track of their health.

Diabetes Mellitus is a clear example of diseases that can occur in both humans and animals. It is a fairly common condition in dogs and occurs when there is a total or partial deficiency of insulin. In dogs the disease is serious and can lead to death if not treated properly.

One point to note is that the smaller sized dogs are more prone to this type of diabetes. It is a typical condition in poodles, for example. We should also mention that usually occurs in adult dogs after they have served 8 or 9 years.

Itself can not establish a specific pattern of symptoms suggestive of a dog suffering from diabetes mellitus. But there are basic behaviors that may indicate that the animal is developing the disease. For example, if you urinate a lot at night, if urine in large amounts, if it shows a state of dehydration despite taking lots of water, etc. Read the rest of this entry »

Having a dog as a pet is a great experience since it gives a bit more sparkle to our lives. However, we must bear in mind that dogs also suffer from various ailments and diseases that can affect your quality of life. From physical to psychological disorders, dogs are very similar to humans in this regard.

One of the problems that has become common in recent years is the bipolarity in dogs. This happens when an animal falls in love very young with his master and is suddenly left alone because his owner went away for a couple of days. If this happens often some animals are usually, but not others.

Those who suffer most from this problem show serious problems of orientation. The dog feels threatened and stressed a lot. It can also be not to recognize their love and decide to attack for no apparent reason. As with humans there are drug treatments to solve this problem, but usually wakes adverse reactions.

Tibetan dog breed Hong Gong, or English Big Splash, are very old and have a documented history of several millennia, we can say that dogs are the oldest in the world, were guardians of the nomadic camps of Tibetan temples. They are guard dogs, big and ferocious.

The Tibetan mastiff only a year old, called Do-khyi, weighs 80 kg and measures 90 cm, and is expected to grow to 120 cm, is a dog that is worth 1 million euros.

Who raised him said it was a perfect specimen and had spent a lot on your upbringing, that price was justified. What is striking is its abundant red hair, and that’s what makes it more valuable.

Its recent owner is an investor and entrepreneur from coal, said that a million euros, it spent to buy it soon recovered and will exceed the capital. Read the rest of this entry »

If we want a little joy to our home can always opt for goldfish required. Household aquariums give a distinctive touch to our home and see the little fish happily moving is a great satisfaction. But we must also take into account that these animals can get sick easily.

One problem is that fish sharing a tank with water can easily transmit their disease to others. For this reason we must be wary of the first symptoms. At first glance it is impossible to know what happens to a fish, but we can see who is sick because of certain parameters.

If the fish moves in a different way as usual, or shown little attracted to food may be problems with parasites. Stress is another serious problem, which occurs when animals perceive threats by the vibrations of the tank. If they see that the wings or tail of the fish is “breaking” is a symptom that is sick, like the spots on the skin.

Pet Reptiles are well chosen by those unwilling to fall in the Typical and buy a dog or cat. But before adopting a chameleon, an iguana or other similar animal must take into account certain important ways. Diseases, for example, are usually quite severe and should be paying much attention.

Believe it or not, the leading cause of death for these animals is stress. Being unsocial animals are stressed a lot when the owner is extremely affectionate or continuously removed from their habitat. Stress causes the reptiles feel threatened and do not want to eat, which brings in its death.

Another point to consider is food. If these animals are given food that is not appropriate your digestive system will make them suffer a lot. For this reason it is necessary to investigate what type of food requires before making a decision.

It is known that animals such as dogs and cats are susceptible to illness, as happens to anyone. Moreover, there are some common discomforts between a human and a pet for companionship. One of the clearest examples is that of gastritis.

When it becomes inflamed gastric mucosa causes heartburn can be downright unbearable. It is very common to happen in dogs, although there are some symptoms that reflect very strong cases of gastritis: if you lie down with the belly touching the ground but up the back of the body is because it is trying to “cool down” the area with gastritis .

In addition it should be noted vomiting. When a dog is returned because it really something is not working as it should and try to calm the trouble as he can. Remember when in doubt about this or any other ailment have to turn to doctors for advice.

Dental hygiene is very important for animals as for anyone. Dogs are animals that suffer most oral diseases, with the tartar which brings them more trouble. If an animal does not receive good dental care will have problems similar to any human.

When plaque forms on teeth can lead to a greater problem: the premature fall of the teeth. For this reason we must keep in mind that the oral health of dogs is as fundamental as the rest of your medical care. We must pay attention to your teeth to see that they are always in good condition.

A good diet, daily brushing (dogs are special toothpastes) and regular checks allow dogs oral health is optimal and not have to worry about dental problems that are extremely serious.