Dog breeding means practice of mating selected dogs with intention to produce particular qualities and characteristics in offspring. However, this selective breeding has also led to a rise in various diseases. Selective breeding… Selective breeding or close breeding, commonly known as line breeding or inbreeding, results that the number of bad genes in most […]
Certain house plants are harmful to pets when ingested or swallowed. Keep these plants out of reach of your dog. If your dog ingests any of these, consult your vet immediately. A few examples of house plants most commonly found in any household. Aloe Vera is used to heal cuts, burns and skin problems but
Common household substances can be hazardous for your canine. Stack them away and make your home pooch-friendly. Household products for specific uses may be hazardous to pets with accidental exposure. Exposure of the household substances may be dermal, oral, ocular or inhalational. Some of the important indoor substances with higher toxic potentiality are described.
Here are FAQs on the role of nutrients for your pooch’s healthy skin… Skin, body’s largest organ, is a natural protector against toxic substances, dehydration, infection and ultraviolet light. Skin health is reflective of overall health status of pets. Healthy skin is flexible, without scabs, white flakes or any red areas. Skin of dogs and
As pet parents, we all must have melted at the soulful eyes your pooch displays while you are eating. But table scraps can be harmful to your pooch. Here’s a checklist on what to do. Can we feed our dogs table scraps? Dr. Sunita Patel “Table scraps do not constitute a balanced meal for dogs.
Something as simple as salt can become a matter of great concern for your beloved pet. Salt is nothing but sodium and chloride, but there are innumerable myths surrounding salt in dog’s diet. So, grab your cup of coffee and embark on this enlightening journey. Dr. Sunita Patel Why salt is important? “Sodium chloride is
Ears are a vital part of the body – they not only help in hearing, they also maintain the balance. Hence, it is very important to take care of your pooch’s ears. Kritika Manchanda The canine ear is divided into three parts – the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear. The most
Life without vision is unimaginable. A simple looking redness in your dog’s eye can lead to permanent blindness in your pooch. Here’s more on this eye disorder. Before treatment (Dry Eye): loss ofvision, corneal ulcerations, rednessand mucous discharge. Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) is a disorder of the tear glands that results in insufficient aqueous tear production
Otitis externa and otitis media are two common ear problems in pooches. Here are the causes, symptoms and treatment for these ear problems. Otitis externa is defined as an acute or chronic inflammation of the epithelium of the external ear canal which may also involve the pinna. The condition is characterised by erythema and increased
Probably the number one health problem for dogs, apart from being overweight, is periodontal disease. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, more than 80 percent of dogs show signs of periodontal disease by the age of three. Here’s how to take care of your pooch’s teeth. The accumulation of tartar and plaque and the
There is hardly any dog who has not eaten grass in his life time. Grass eating in dogs is a general complaint by the pet parents. Some believe dogs eat grass to correct their upset stomach while others believe that they eat when they want to vomit. Here are few myths and facts surrounding dogs
Now a days it is common to see dogs brought into pet clinic complaining that dog is drinking too much water and urinating excessively and also vomiting food. The pet parents complain that these dogs want to be let outside more frequently during the day and may urinate on household furniture as well. These may
Looking after your pet’s health is probably the most important gift that you can give them. Some diseases like chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney failure build up over a long period of time and very often pet parents are not even aware that their pet is affected. Chronic kidney disease (CKD): CKD is the
