This pretty pooch, from the Jim Shore collection, is dressed to the nines and accompanied by flowers to make a special addition to curio cabinet or desktop. Hand cast resin. 4″
Filed under Figurines by on Aug 31st, 2009. Comment. 
Canines are affected by diabetes in the same way that millions of people are everyday. Specifically, the disorder is called diabetes mellitus (DM). An insulin deficiency prevents your pooch’s body from metabolizing glucose effectively. There are two varieties of DM: Type I and Type II. The former is the most prevalent type (99% of dogs with DM suffer from this type) and occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin. The latter occurs when insulin is manufactured but your pooch’s body isn’t able to use it properly.
In this article, we'll describe the warning signs that may suggest your canine has developed diabetes mellitus. It's a potentially life-threatening condition, so catching it early is critical. We’ll also explain how the disease is diagnosed and treated as well as what you can do at home to help your dog manage the disorder.
Possible Warning Signs
The most common symptoms of DM include a marked increase in the amount of water your canine drinks and as a result, the frequency with which he urinates. You might also notice that he is losing weight even though he maintains a strong appetite. Other signs include a general apathy or decrease in physical activity and the sudden onset of blindness.
Treatment After Diagnosis
The health of your pooch can decline rapidly once diabetes mellitus develops. His body’s inability to process glucose effectively can lead to severe dehydration and other health issues. It is important that you have a veterinarian perform a full physical exam if you notice any of the warning signs described in the section above.
The veterinarian will ask you about your dog’s eating routine as well as his elimination activity. You'll also be asked to describe any changes in his weight and disposition. Then, a urine analysis is performed to identify possible infections and review glucose levels.
Once diabetes mellitus has been diagnosed, your veterinarian will teach you how to administer daily insulin injections for your pooch. They will help create a diet and exercise regimen that will help your dog maintain a healthy weight. The level of insulin administered will probably change during the first several weeks of treatment. Most veterinarians prefer to start cautiously with small doses and increase them gradually.
What You Can Do At Home
Providing care for your dog involves administering daily insulin shots (sometimes, twice daily) as well as any other medications that your veterinarian has recommended. It's your job to make sure he is maintaining his diet and exercise routine so he is within a healthy weight range. Give your dog food right away if he starts to experience signs of an insulin overdose such as weakness or being disoriented.
As noted, diabetes mellitus can be potentially deadly. However, once it has been diagnosed, you can help your dog live a healthy, happy, and problem-free life.
Find the best Dog Treats and Bully Sticks at http://www.bestbullysticks.com
Filed under Articles by on Aug 27th, 2009. Comment.
Features: -Figurine of dachshund puppy. -Dogs collection. -Hand made. -Hand painted. -Modelled in clay. -Design by: Royal Copenhagen. Specifications: -Material: Porcelain. -Overall dimensions: 2.50″ Height. Dogs Collection Information
sorry this product is sold out
But check out this new
Longfellow Dachshund Figure
This pretty pooch, from the Jim Shore collection, is dressed to the nines and accompanied by flowers to make a special addition to curio cabinet or desktop. Hand cast resin. 4″
$21.95
Filed under Figurines by on Jul 20th, 2009.
Are you just plain fed up? Does feeding your dog turn into a nightmare of aggressive dog behavior if anyone in the household comes near him while he’s eating? If your pooch is displaying food aggression in dogs, this serious dog behavior problem needs to be stopped before your dog attacks you or someone in your family.
Dog Food Aggression Is Instinctive Behavior For Canines
A wild dog is protects his food, his mate, and his territory. Aggressive behavior in dogs is necessary for their survival. The most aggressive dog is the pack leader, or alpha male, and he enforces his position by being the dominant dog in the pack.
However, your dog shouldn’t be the leader of the pack in your household. If he is, you’re in for trouble, because he thinks he’s the alpha male, and like he would in the wild, he’ll enforce his position by using aggressive dog behavior. This is a dominance issue that won’t go away on its own. You must take steps to deal with his aggressive behavior before it reaches a dangerous level.
Causes of Food Aggression In Dogs
A puppy who aggressively guards his food is thought to be “cute” by many people. Don’t do it! This is a serious training mistake many dog owners make. Instead of encouraging this kind of canine possession aggression, you need to nip this problem in the bud.
It’s not clear in your dog’s mind exactly who the pack leader is. If you don’t take the role of the alpha male (even if you’re female), there’s a leadership vacuum, to your dog’s way of thinking. If you don’t step into the role, he will. And he won’t be nice about enforcing his position in your household.
In his mind, he’s the top dog, so he can take whatever he wants from anyone in the pack who ranks lower than him. The reality is that the family dog should be at the bottom of the heap, not the top. Anyone in the household should be able to take anything away from him, even his food. Of course, you’re not really going to do this, but he needs to know where he stands in your household pack.
Dog Food Aggression Training
With a puppy, you’ll make it clear that having people or other animals around when he’s eating is OK. Do this right from the beginning, and you’ll probably never have a problem with this type of aggressive dog behavior. Anyone in the family should be able to safely stand right next to him at any time while he’s eating.If this isn’t true, you need to be in control of his food.
It’s always a good idea to feed your dog after you and your family have finished eating. Your dog will instinctively understand that the alpha dog always eats first.This makes it very clear in your dog’s mind exactly where he ranks in the family hierarchy.
Require that your dog sit and stay quietly while you’re fixing his food. If he whines and jumps around and demands food, don’t give in. He needs to earn his food by behaving in a non-aggressive manner.
If your dog growls at you, don’t let him “win” by giving him food. This only rewards his bad dog behavior.
If food aggression in dogs is already a serious problem in your household, a dog behavior course may be your next step. Look for a course that includes a consultation with an experienced dog trainer, and that has a forum where you can get advice from other dog owners.
Now that you know what to do, don’t delay in taking steps to control dog food aggression.
Filed under Articles by on Mar 19th, 2009. Comment.
