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How To Treat Canine Stroke

Deborah331 — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 22:21:00 -0500

Canine stroke, although rare in dogs, occurs when the blood flow is disrupted to the brain due to either a blocked artery or a hemorrhage.

There are two types of canine stroke.

Ischemic Strokes -- lack of blood flow to the brain due to a blocked artery. These strokes can be linked to the following conditions:
- Kidney disease
- Heart disease
- Cushing's disease
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Obstruction due to the fragment of a tumor, spinal cartilage, parasites or fat
- Under- or over-active thyroid glands
Hemorrhagic Strokes -- proper blood flow to the brain is disrupted by actual bleeding in the brain. These episodes can be prompted by the following conditions:
- Kidney, Heart, Cushing's and Thyroid diseases once more, since they can lead to high blood pressure
  
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How To Treat Canine Diarrhea

Mary311 — Sun, 28 May 2006 00:15:00 -0500

Diarrhea is not uncommon in dogs. When a dog eats something he shouldn't have consumed, he may develop diarrhea as a way of ridding the substance from his body. If you are concerned about your dog's health, you may rush him to the vet immediately but this isn't always necessary in the case of diarrhea. Most vets will be happy to see your dog if he has a bout of diarrhea but are also willing to offer advice about managing your dog's diarrhea on your own in the future. Unless your dog is exhibiting the following symptoms, you can treat the diarrhea on your own:

How To Treat Canine Constipation

Grace170 — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 11:54:00 -0500

Everyone has those days where you just don't feel "regular." Canines do too. Canine constipation is a condition that, while not usually life-threatening, can be immobilizing, uncomfortable, and painful for dogs. Here is how to recognize the symptoms and what you can do to help alleviate, and better yet, prevent, canine constipation.

How to recognize canine constipation. Your dog may have constipation if she has any of the following conditions: Straining to have a bowel movement without any "results," stiff stools, prolonged periods of time in between movements but frequent attempts to defecate, bloating, yelping or signs of discomfort during bowel movements, and/or loss of appetite.

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How To Build a Dog Run

Grace170 — Tue, 16 May 2006 04:17:00 -0500

Before you purchase a new dog there are several things you must consider beyond what you are going to name him and what color sweater will look most darling on him. One of the most important elements to owning a dog is providing it with sufficient exercise and allowing it outdoor space and time.

Most dogs require a minimum of two outside trips a day to do their business and to sniff around. If you want to give your dog more outdoor time, but are concerned about you pet digging up the garden or escaping the yard, you can build a dog run. Here is some information on dog runs and advice on how you can build one.

How To Get Your Dog to Fetch Beer

ericrogers — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:42:07 -0500

Owning a dog is a richly rewarding experience that improves the quality of one’s life in many fun ways. Dogs are tried and true companions… they encourage us to spend more time outdoors getting sun and exercise… they sleep at the foot of the bed, providing warmth on chilly winter nights… and if properly trained, they can be the best bartender you’ll never have to pay.

That’s right, YOU can train your pooch to fetch beers from your refrigerator in just a few easy steps. So whether you’re watching the big game, taking the edge off a busy day, or simply attempting to enter the Guinness Book of Records as “World’s Biggest Couch Potato”, Man’s Best Friend can help ensure you never have to move a muscle to keep the suds flowing:

How To Choose a Dog for an Apartment

Casey47 — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:30:00 -0500

It is a common misconception that if you live in an apartment, you cannot have a dog. However, there are many dogs that are well-suited to apartment life, no matter what your tastes. In this article, we will examine the kinds of dogs that are best suited for apartment life, as well as some that you will want to steer clear of for your apartment.

Before we explore the most compatible breeds, let's look at a few precautions you will want to take care of before going out and getting a dog. These both involve consulting with your landlord and your lease agreement.

How To Treat Canine Hair Loss

Linette547 — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:36:00 -0600

Most dogs lose some of their hair on a regular basis. If you own a dog, you may be familiar with finding tufts of hair on the carpet or couch. This is especially true of double-coated breeds. Double coated means your dog has a softer thicker inner coat, which helps protect him from extremes in temperature. It insulates him in the winter from extreme cold. The fur also helps keep extremely warm air from reaching the skin in the summer. Double-coated dogs usually have a course outer coat over the top of the inner layer, which helps protect the inner coat, and is an additional layer against cold and heat. Some examples of breeds with a double coat include: German Shepherd, Collie, Husky, and Welsh Corgi.

How To Care for Labrador Retrievers

Samantha245 — Sat, 13 May 2006 14:56:00 -0500

Owning a Labrador Retriever is an amazing experience! They are sweet, loving, caring animals that need your love and care to become the best dog they can be. Here are some tips on how to care for your Lab:

How To Choose Between Male and Female Dogs

Mary311 — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 21:01:00 -0600

In some ways, choosing between male and female dogs is a matter of personal preference. However, there are some characteristics which are common in bitches and other characteristics which are common in male dogs. It is important to evaluate these characteristics and determine which sex would fit in best with your home situation. Additionally, choosing between male and female dogs is important if you already have another bitch or male dog and are choosing an additional dog. This article will list a few characteristics of bitches, a few characteristics of male dogs, and how to choose between male and female dogs when considering a second or third dog.

The following characteristics often apply to bitches:

Independent - Bitches tend to want to be in control of the entire situation. They may come to their owner when they are seeking affection but will often move away when they have had enough.

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How To Choose Japanese Dog Names

Alyssa12 — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 22:08:00 -0600

So you want to give your dog a unique and culturally rich Japanese name. Look no further. In this article, we will introduce Japanese dog names and meanings, and also point you in the right direction to conduct and online search for Japanese dog names.