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"I have high-energy border collie mixes and have taken some obedience classes with them but never had a resource for agility (exercises) before. Border collies traditionally excel at agility because they are nimble, smart dogs, so I'm excited to …
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TONIGHT AT 10 – Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, hydrotherapy…for your pet?
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MONDAY, April 30 (HealthDay News) — Just like people, dogs need to get daily exercise to stay healthy, a veterinarian says. "Dogs should get exercise at least twice a day, generally around 15 to 20 minutes each session for small dogs and 30 to 40 …
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By Jason Green This is a view of a proposed dog exercise area at El Camino Park in Palo Alto, pictured on Thursday, April 26, 2012. In an effort to make the city more dog-friendly, Palo Alto council members voted this to include a dog park in a $2.7 …
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| As I watched a discussion group thread about care for an arthritic horse blow up when someone proposed herbal treatments, I took it as a cue to finish my promised review of Natural Healing for Cats, Dogs, Horses, and Other Animals: 150 Alternative … See all stories on this topic » |
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Many pets are unable to tolerate a sudden diet change, especially as they get older. Practice portion control, which is is key to maintaining a healthy weight. Feed your pet a specific amount of food twice a day. Adjust that amount if your pet is too …
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Your pet's excess weight could be caused by an underlying medical condition and must be addressed before making dietary changes. 2. Your veterinarian should determine the correct amount of food to keep your dog fit and healthy. …
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Exercise ideas, walks and support from fellow dieting animals are all part of the package, which encourages pet owners to work with their vet to design a diet and exercise weight–loss program. “The obesity epidemic is not limited to people. …
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"But what you should really be giving them is consistent exercise, training and stimulation. Try to start the year off right by resolving to do more with your dog." Dogs who spend more time with their owners are usually happier and better behaved, …
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Dog limping, others call it as hobbling is a common problem new dog owners encounter. Having known their pets for few months yet, suddenly they got surprised to find their dog being reluctant to move, play, jump and sometimes even walk.
Unfortunately this is usually encountered with dogs bought from unknown sources with no proper examination of history of feeding and genetics from the owners. Nevertheless all dogs no matter what the breed, sex and age is can be affected by one or several forms of joints illness. The question is what to do next?
Depending upon the severity of the ailment your dog is suffering, you have the discretion to either examine it first by yourself or directly bring him in to your vet. In either case, it is very important to know which leg or joint is involved first. In fact, by just visual observation, you can easily spot if your dog is suffering one. Your dog would usually raise or put less weight to the leg that is affected. When you walk him or her, you would observe that he/she is only taking short steps on a weak or failing leg.
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