tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60494133198904208122024-02-19T07:22:09.802-08:00NAVNeharika Archana Victorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09393900403549050045noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049413319890420812.post-68061785306068334772012-11-04T05:27:00.000-08:002012-11-04T05:27:31.166-08:00Care for your ageing BFF<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><u><span lang="EN-GB">Care for your
ageing BFF <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">They are your best friends forever. They will
do anything for you, even when they are crippled by old age. That’s their
nature. A look at how you can take care of senior canine pets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">There was a time when he’d come bounding down
the stairs, yelping gleefully to greet you when you return back from work. But
now even though he still wants to leap to welcome you, he cant .He hesitates at
the top of the staircase .gingerly puts one paw in front of the other, one step
at a time; he stops: his nostrils flare
with laboured breathing ,his front and hind legs tremble trying to stay
firm…..standing at the bottom of the stairs, it tear your heart to see your pet dog struggle through a simple
task he’s done all his life .To help your ageing BFF live his golden years in
comfort and joy you have to know a few things before you try to do anything
else.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-GB">When does a dog
become a senior canine?<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Different breeds of dogs show signs of ageing
at different ages. Size matters too. The smaller the dog, the longer its
lifespan. Small sized breeds like cocker spaniels, terriers Pomeranians,
Dachshund and lhasa apso have a lifespan of around 12-13 years. They become
seniors around 10 years. Large breeds like golden retrievers, <st1:place w:st="on">Labradors</st1:place>
and Alsatians show signs of ageing at 6-7 years and usually have a lifespan of
8-12 years. A mongrel can live up to 15 years and shows signs of ageing only
after 10 years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-GB">Signs to watch for <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Deteriorating eyesight is one of the first
signs of ageing. Cataract can be the culprit but often loss of vision is simply
a sign of advancing years. Cloudy bluish
haze is seen in the pupil area due to ageing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Though a dog’s ears are about 25-30 times more
sensitive than humans, problems with hearing will ensue as the dog ages. Now
the dog might respond much later to your car sound or your voice. as a result
of hearing loss, the dog might get startled easily. Lethargy is one of the most
noticeable signs of age. As activity decreases, obesity too may creep in as the
dog tends to eat more than it can burn. Lower metabolism is the consequence of
ageing which leads to obesity if diet is not controlled sometimes,
hypothyroidism slows it down. Heart attacks occur more often in dogs due to
obesity. The dog falls sick more often as ageing means lesser immunity. Greying
is prevalent I dog too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-GB">Helping the dog age
gracefully <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">During this time, the dog needs regular
veterinary care. Be aware of the diseases that may plague the particular breed.
The must-dos in order to keep your senior happy are:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: lime; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">De-worming</span><span lang="EN-GB">: regular de-worming once in four months is a must.
This will prevent the dog from eating grass or mud (it attempt to de-worm
itself) leading to indigestion or even gastroenteritis. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #993366; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Vision care</span><span lang="EN-GB">: inspect the eyes frequently and
provide immediate care. Eye infections are easily curable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #ff6600; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ear checkups:</span><span lang="EN-GB"> if your dog is prone to shaking its
head or scratching its ears, it’s a sign of ear infection. The solution is to
administer anti bacterial/fungal/viral ear drops weakly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: blue; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Booster shots</span><span lang="EN-GB">: there are eight to nine diseases
that are common to dogs.Rabies, leptospirosis, viral, hepatitis, para influenza
and adenovirus can be avoided if the dog is given annual booster shots.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Diet control</span><span lang="EN-GB">: meat rice sweets ice-cream deep fried snacks
and chocolates should be avoided. Chocolates especially damage the liver.roti
and ragi is recommended.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: magenta; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Exercise:</span><span lang="EN-GB"> daily walks are a must. your dog needs to be
outdoors for at least half an hour t an hour every day. Ideally twice a day
walks will keep he dog happy and alert.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #339966; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Sunlight:</span><span lang="EN-GB"> exposure to sunlight is vital for their
wellbeing helping to deal with skin and fungal infections.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #cc99ff; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Regular nail clipping</span><span lang="EN-GB">: lack of exercise and smooth
flooring lead to excessive nail growth. Regular clipping of nails ensure that
your dog will land on its paws and not its nails. Many times a dog is limping
because it tends to put its entire weight on its nails leading to problems like
arthritis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">Q<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB">Brush the dogs coat every day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">Q<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB">Clean the dogs ears once a week to
remove the wax collected.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">Q<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB">Apply anti tick powder once a week
to keep its coat free from external parasites.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">Q<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB">Give it bath regularly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-GB">Make your home canine friendly<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Don’t move the position of the
furniture the dog’s food bowl or bedding. Understand that your dog is now prone
to separation anxiety uncharacteristic aggression due to pain or discomfort
withdrawn behaviour lack of activeness confusion and a horde of diseases. a
loving home will keep your dog safe and comforted senior needs a little extra
care a small thank you gift to your BFF for the unadulterated love.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Source: <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Bangalore</st1:place></st1:city>
mirror.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Neharika Archana Victorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09393900403549050045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049413319890420812.post-213456178094467452011-11-05T08:28:00.000-07:002011-11-05T08:28:36.925-07:00FUNKY INFO ABOUT DOGS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB">What is behind this spate if dog a disappearance? The obvious reason is that they’re expensive and can fetch a good price. A pedigreed Labrador pup, for example, will sell for as much as Rs 18,000,while a pug-the breed made famous by the hutch ad-will sell for up to Rs 25,000.A stolen pup will sell for about half as much, a neat sum.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB">“Anybody who steals a dog isn’t very worried about scruples,” says Dasgupta,a dog lover.They’re not worried what a dog that’s been taken from a loving family will turn into a traumatised, confused and very angry creature. The dogs are kept poorly, made to breed around the year and when they cant any longer,theyre abandoned.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB">Most at risk<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><st1:place w:st="on"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB">Labradors</span></u></b></st1:place><b><u><span lang="EN-GB"> and golden retrievers<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB">(with inputs from Times of India)<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div></div>Neharika Archana Victorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09393900403549050045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049413319890420812.post-32580220688534721982011-01-01T07:28:00.000-08:002011-01-01T07:28:19.838-08:00THE DOGS I LOVE THE BEST - GOLDEN RETRIEVERS<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-themecolor: text1;">The <b>Golden Retriever</b> is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_breed" title="Dog breed"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">breed</span></a> of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog" title="Dog"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">dog</span></a>. They were historically developed as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gundog" title="Gundog"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">gundogs</span></a> to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retriever" title="Retriever"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">retrieve</span></a> shot <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfowl" title="Waterfowl"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">waterfowl</span></a> such as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ducks" title="Ducks"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">ducks</span></a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upland_game" title="Upland game"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">upland game</span></a> birds during hunting and shooting parties. As such they were bred to have a soft mouth to retrieve game undamaged and have an instinctive love of water. The golden retriever has a dense inner coat that provides them with adequate warmth. The outer coat is sleek and water repellent, and lays flat against the body. The official colour of the breed is the varying shades of gold that are most often seen. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-themecolor: text1;">The breed's intelligence and versatility suit the dogs well for a variety of roles including <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guide_dog" title="Guide dog"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">guide dog</span></a> for the blind, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hearing_dog" title="Hearing dog"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">hearing dog</span></a> for deaf people, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunting_dog" title="Hunting dog"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">hunting dog</span></a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug" title="Illegal drug"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">illegal drug</span></a> detector, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Search_and_rescue" title="Search and rescue"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">search and rescue</span></a> participant. Because of their loyal and gentle temperament, golden retrievers are also popular family pets. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgilHkJbiF_S5Lk3piqoKpMgVgmHAqqvjS8HRePxNu6DoLKJp8WzeMK1gUHNC03OpeqCr9D83TQ6cg9SprgUsW_w3Jhu9p1YduWvKAp8Skk7bkn4DX4HsyAv2cCLVvaYknp-hRpxlUEvhNN/s1600/GoldenRetriever.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgilHkJbiF_S5Lk3piqoKpMgVgmHAqqvjS8HRePxNu6DoLKJp8WzeMK1gUHNC03OpeqCr9D83TQ6cg9SprgUsW_w3Jhu9p1YduWvKAp8Skk7bkn4DX4HsyAv2cCLVvaYknp-hRpxlUEvhNN/s320/GoldenRetriever.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-themecolor: text1;">Golden Retrievers possess a friendly, eager-to-please demeanour, and are the fourth most popular family <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_breeds" title="Dog breeds"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">dog breeds</span></a> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in the United States, the fifth most popular in Australia, and the eighth most popular in the United Kingdom. <o:p></o:p></span>Neharika Archana Victorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09393900403549050045noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049413319890420812.post-73265648993361449332011-01-01T07:23:00.000-08:002011-01-01T07:23:59.675-08:00THE DOGS I LOVE THE BEST - GOLDEN RETRIEVERS<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-themecolor: text1;">The <b>Golden Retriever</b> is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_breed" title="Dog breed"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">breed</span></a> of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog" title="Dog"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">dog</span></a>. They were historically developed as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gundog" title="Gundog"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">gundogs</span></a> to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retriever" title="Retriever"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">retrieve</span></a> shot <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfowl" title="Waterfowl"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">waterfowl</span></a> such as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ducks" title="Ducks"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">ducks</span></a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upland_game" title="Upland game"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">upland game</span></a> birds during hunting and shooting parties. As such they were bred to have a soft mouth to retrieve game undamaged and have an instinctive love of water. The golden retriever has a dense inner coat that provides them with adequate warmth. The outer coat is sleek and water repellent, and lays flat against the body. The official colour of the breed is the varying shades of gold that are most often seen. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-themecolor: text1;">The breed's intelligence and versatility suit the dogs well for a variety of roles including <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guide_dog" title="Guide dog"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">guide dog</span></a> for the blind, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hearing_dog" title="Hearing dog"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">hearing dog</span></a> for deaf people, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunting_dog" title="Hunting dog"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">hunting dog</span></a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug" title="Illegal drug"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">illegal drug</span></a> detector, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Search_and_rescue" title="Search and rescue"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">search and rescue</span></a> participant. Because of their loyal and gentle temperament, golden retrievers are also popular family pets. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-themecolor: text1;">Golden Retrievers possess a friendly, eager-to-please demeanour, and are the fourth most popular family <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_breeds" title="Dog breeds"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">dog breeds</span></a> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in the United States, the fifth most popular in Australia, and the eighth most popular in the United Kingdom. <o:p></o:p></span>Neharika Archana Victorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09393900403549050045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049413319890420812.post-26211773834654802832011-01-01T07:20:00.000-08:002011-01-01T07:20:29.436-08:00AILMENTS OF DOGS<div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Canine pancreatitis</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"></span></b>Canine pancreatitisis is more prevalent in dogs aged seven or older, and small breed dogs. The disease occurs when juices in the the pancreas start attacking the organ, resulting in inflammation. Since poor diets are associated with pancreatitis, feed high quality food with low carbohydrates and high amounts of protein. While treatable, pancreatitis is very serious and not all dogs recover. Many symptoms indicate other diseases, so consult the veterinarian for a definite diagnosis. <o:p></o:p></span></div><h2><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Abdominal Pain<o:p></o:p></span></h2><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">·</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In some dogs with pancreatitis, abdominal pain is obvious and the dog's abdomen may be distended. In other dogs the symptoms are more subtle. Watch for appetite loss, frequent changing of position or not laying down completely. The dog may appear to be "hunched," or laying with chest down and hindquarters up. A dog exhibiting such symptoms should be brought to the vet immediately. <o:p></o:p></span></div><h2><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Vomiting and Diarrhea<o:p></o:p></span></h2><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">·</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both vomiting and diarrhea may be symptomatic of pancreatitis, especially if the feces appear yellowish or greasy. Fever may also be present. Make sure the dog did not get into the garbage or consume any toxins, as this can cause both the symptoms and pancreatitis. If vomiting and diarrhea persist for more than a short period, take the dog to the vet for evaluation and diagnosis. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 19px;"><br />
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