Identify the types of dog breeds to care

Posted on March 22, 2012 by admin

For dog lovers, dogs are not only pets but also part of the family. But having a dog is not as easy as we imagine. Especially in terms of treatment. Getting a dog is certainly more versatile require extra attention. Not to mention for those lovers of long-haired breed of dog.

 

To deal with all of the following that I would share a few tips from experience and the lessons I learned from several books on dog care and the internet.

 

Identify the types of breeds of dogs, because many of the types of dog breeds that originate from areas or countries with much colder climates than Indonesia. If a dog that we have comes from cold climates, then we must be ready with the super extra care.

 

Beside understand the genealogy of dogs, we must understand about the physical condition of the dog, whether he’s kind of big dogs, medium or small-bodied breeds (Toys). In addition, an understanding of the condition of hair is also very necessary. Of course we must give more attention to the long-haired breed of dog.

 

Once we understand the type and pedigree dogs, then the next one is a method of treatment of the dog’s body. For that please refer to the following steps.

 

1. Get used to start the day by cleaning the dog’s face from the eyes, ears, nose and mouth. We recommend using a type of soft cloth that has been moistened with water.

 

2. Dogs are basically happy with the water, but bathing the dog too often can bring adverse implications for the treatment of dog hair, especially long hair. It is advisable to bathe the dog 1-2 times a week in normal conditions. After the bath, keep the dog hair is really dry.

 

3. Be diligent to cut dog’s nails are already long. But remember, do not we cut the blood vessels in the dog’s nails are looking much brighter.

 

4. Strive to always clean up dog hair from the dirt by combing or brushing.

 

5. Occasionally check and clean the dog’s teeth with a toothbrush.

 

6. Provide de-worming, and vaccination of dogs according to age.

 

Keep the environment clean dogs, because if not we look for cleanliness, it would be bad not only for our pet dog, but can also be fatal for our own health. And finally, be diligent to check our pet dog to the vet.

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Bichon frise care

Posted on March 11, 2012 by admin

Bichon frize dog does not make you into trouble. Dogs require regular maintenance every four to six weeks. This should be a mainstay in your schedule and what you plan on a monthly basis. When your puppy home from the groomer he / she will look beautiful and clean. The best thing you can do is help keep seen between treatment sessions.

There are some general things you need to consider in doing dog grooming, you have to do every day and others you have to do every week. Maintain a regular schedule with a regimen of care and cleaning will help keep you and your dog happy. The first thing you should do regularly is to brush your dog’s hair. Even if you decide to go with the shaved-down at the groomer, a daily brushing will break down the knots and snarls, and help prevent new from forming. Doing this is easy and only takes about five minutes. It is best for your dog sit on your lap and just brush with a soft brush tipped. You have to brush in the direction of hair growth and not against it. Repeat this every day for a coat healthy and clean.

Each week give a full bath on your puppy, Here is the process I use a shower, and I highly recommend.

Before filing bath tub with water, is to check the hair around the eyes of your bichon. Excessive hair around the eyes is a major cause of eye infections are notorious for having bichons. If the hair begins to turn a blind eye to gently cut back with scissors. Once you’ve cut around the eye you can start filling the tub with warm (not hot) water, and prepare your puppy for a bath. Place the dog in the bath and allowed him to get used to the water. The best way to do this is to use a bowl or pitcher to pour water on it gently. Dampen him down, start brushing your dog into a brand of shampoo you use is up to you, but I recommend a groomer Synergy Blend Pet Shampoo for Dogs White Ultra. Massage gently in and be sure to cover from head to tail. Pour water over your dog, you can use a bowl or pitcher to pour water on it. Do not try to soak your dog in the water. He will most likely hate the experience and will fear every time you try to bathe. Gently rinse the bowl and wash away the remaining soap. Once clean then you have to towel dry and brush through the coat. This will prevent matting or knotting and will ensure clean, smooth.

This whole process takes about thirty minutes and should be done once a week. It is important to keep your dog clean and healthy, and will result in cuts much better the next time he went to the groomer.

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Parvo virus

Posted on March 3, 2012 by admin

Parvovirus is a virus that causes a highly contagious disease in dogs. This is the canine parvo virus type-2 (CPV-2) and belong with the DNA virus is not enveloped. Doberman, Rottweiler, and Labrador retrievers are very susceptible to this virus. CPV-2 infection most severe in the dogs under 12 weeks because at this age the body’s cells are very active bermitosis and CPV-2 virus that was attacking bermitosis, other than that at this age begins to lose maternal immunity.

CPV-2 to infect dogs through oronasal then the virus will replicates in the lymphoid tissues of the oropharynx and the thymus. Later this virus will spread to lymphoid tissue, bone marrow, tissue and intestinal epithelium, and hematopoietic systems. At the time of about 1-5 days after infection. CPV-2 cells destroys leukocytes and lymphocytes that are currently active bermitosis the bloodstream so that dogs suffer from neutropenia and lymphopenia.

Virus in the intestines to move from the germinal epithelium of the gland toward the ends of the intestinal villi of the small intestine and cause damage to intestinal villi and intestinal glands of the intestine.

Infection from this virus will show symptoms that fall into the heart muscle inflammation (myocarditis) and inflammation of the intestine (enteritis). Symptoms of myocarditis occur in dogs infected with parvo virus has been since the womb and the mother had not received the vaccine parvovirus.

Meereka (sekelahiran the dog will suffers from myocarditis), CPV-2 infection causes swelling or enlargement of the heart so the heart can not circulate blood throughout the body.

Enteritis caused by CPV-2 is running very fast, sometimes 2 days post-infection of the victim is dead or in a state of severe shock caused by gram-negative sepsis or the presence of coagulation in the blood vessels.

Demonstrated typical symptoms of an infected dog CPV-2 is severe vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, dehydration, stool a yellowish-gray colored brass is sometimes mixed with blood. While in severe cases the symptoms are coupled with fever, leukopenia, and lymphopenia.

Histologically CPV-2 showed lesions in tissue jejenum, ileum, mesenteric limfoglandula, and other lymphoid tissues. Imunofluoresen can be used to detect CPV-2 infection in the small intestine, heart, thymus gland, spleen, and other limfoglandula. CPV diagnosis can be confirmed if after 3 days or more after the dogs showed clinical symptoms of HI titer (inhibition of hemaglutination) in the blood. Moreover, it can also be used ELIZA-specific antigen test for CPV.

Prevention

Prevention of parvovirus in dogs carried out by means of vaccination at the age of 6, 9, and 12 weeks, then be repeated every year.

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How to Take Care Dog Shih Tzu

Posted on March 1, 2012 by admin

When you comb dog hair, it takes a few minutes. Shih Tzu dogs also require additional care and maintenance at regular intervals. In order for treatment every day would be easier, I suggest that you adjust your dog on some of the following sessions below, since they were puppies. To care for her, and require some equipment, hard and stiff bristle brush, sliccker, a comb made of iron, scissors and nail clippers are specially designed dog lucky. And items that are compact spray bottle – to be filled with water / special liquid that will reduce tangles, specially formulated for dogs in any way. Any professional as you in caring Shih Tzu, you should always provide a small bottle of powder on hand syptic (around you), if accidentally causing injury and bleeding.

To make hair care Shih Tzu’s much easier to comb when sprayed with water or a special liquid that will reduce tangles. After you wet, you can comb through dry hair, then spray again if necessary. Sweeping light each day and the full treatment in a week will prevent tangles.

When combing, start from the chest, the lower part (abdomen), and the inside of the foot. And a special liquid spray on the coat, with a bristle brush and comb. For hair into sections and comb according to section one by one. After you have finished combing in the abdomen and chest, in order to straighten slicker fine hairs that exist in the area of ​​the foot.

Dog behind you on the back side so you can comb through the thigh and body elbow. Spray again on and comb your hair from the innermost part (close to the skin). After all that is done, turning his body to the supine position. Comb your hair out long ago that the comb with a comb, until smooth, then spray and comb through the tail. The final step is to comb and ensures hair around the eyes, face, mustache, beard is fine-toothed comb to use the meeting.

Routine part of caring Shih Tzu, you have to shave excess hair, between the fingers as short as possible. This will reduce the likelihood of infection and will increase the attractiveness of your dog will tidiness. If you find there is a very tangled hair, try using a special oil to coat. These oils can be used directly on the matted fur on the comb to make it easier.

If necessary, you can tie the hair on the head of your Shih Tzu (between the eyes). You have finished the session mengrooming / after finish, praise your dog with words of praise, play and cuddle with her fun.

Always look for signs of parasites at the time if any on his body. If you find any signs of infestation, to settle this issue. Contact your veterinarian if you are something odd.

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