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How Much Calcium a Dog Needs
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Puppies who are under 1 year of age will need additional calcium each day. This is important for proper growth, especially of the rapidly growing bones.
During the first year or two years, depending on the dog breed, bone development is crucial. This is one reason why owners are warned against over exercising a puppy, as doing so when the bones are quickly growing can be harmful. Therefore, one element that owners may want to keep in mind is the need for extra calcium to be added to the diet of a puppy or dog. Dogs do not drink milk and while they may receive some calcium from cheese and other foods in small doses, supplements can often be the way to go to ensure good health.
One of the easiest ways to administer this extra calcium to a puppy is to use a liquid supplement and give it to them orally using a syringe that will gently spray it into their mouth.
Calcium works in conjunction with Vitamin D to be absorbed into the puppies’ bones. The easiest method to give vitamin D is to add some cod liver oil to the food once or twice a week at the rate of 1 milliliter for toy breeds and bigger breeds may have up to 5 milliliters.
If you see that you puppy’s front legs are developing nice and straight, you are giving enough calcium. If our puppy is meant to have button ears, which means ears that fold, and they are going through a stage in which 1 or both ears are sitting upright, an increase of calcium will usually help. If your puppy or dog develops diarrhea, it is best to then decrease the calcium.
Aside from these 2 supplements, many often also recommend Vitamin C supplements for canines. A liquid form usually works well and a brand manufactured for children can be given to dogs. The rate would be 1 milliliter each day. This is often recommended not only for puppies but for dogs of all ages and many times given for the entire life of the canine.
While on the subject of what to offer to a puppy or dog one element that many owners do not know about is raspberry juice. It can be very healthy when added to the dogs’ drinking water. It can be an excellent way to prevent or treat diarrhea and is very effective against a lot of other gastrointestinal ailments.
This should not be confused with raspberry leaves which is sometimes given to pregnant dams when they are entering labor. When in the form of juice it works in a completely different way to provide an extra dose of health for any puppy or dog.
Alisa Chagnon
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Unique Dog Gifts for Dog Lovers
Now that the holiday season is upon us, how many of you are searching for that perfect gift for the people you care so much about? Most of us have a person on our list that is difficult to buy for and we struggle to find the right gift. I don’t know about you, but I am tired of picking out presents that are just plain generic junk in hopes that this somehow will make them happy.
Well I have a couple people in my life that certainly fit this description and recently I discovered the solution to my gift giving problem. What I realized was that most people have a hobby or interest that they are passionate about. In my case these women are dog lovers and are passionate about their breed of dogs. Wow, it only took me thirty years to figure this out, people like what interests them!
In my case, it is now easy for me to buy for these two wonderful people. I simply go online to a unique dog gifts for dog lovers website and buy dog breed specific gifts that I know they will love and cherish for years to come, it’s really that simple.
For anyone else that struggles with holiday gift ideas I recommend finding out what these people are truly passionate about and focus your attention on that. Whether its cats, dogs, horses or whatever you can’t go wrong buying good quality products that go along with this person’s hobby or interest. The most important aspect to this approach is the fact that you are showing this person that you are aware of what makes them happy and has meaning to them personally.
I have found the internet to be the perfect shopping mall and only wish it was available years ago. I remember fighting the crowds on those cold winter nights trying to find that perfect gift that never was. This year my shopping is done early and I never left the comfort of my warm house or spent a dime on gasoline.
Have a wonder holiday season and remember to always think of others first.
Dog Breed Gifts by Gone Doggin
What Happens To My Dog If I Die?
Have you ever wondered what would happen to your dog if you became the unfortunate victim of an accident? Most dog owners have not created a care plan for their dogs if they pass away and would leave these decisions in the hands of their estate. In these cases, the dogs fate is often euthanasia!
Fortunately, there are ways you can make sure your pets are taken care of even after your death. The easiest is to find someone who loves dogs and agree to take care of your pet if you would meet an untimely end.
The best way is to find another dog lover and create a reciprocal will. This would mean that if your friend were to pass away you will take care of their dog and vice-versa. If I go first you take my dog, if you go first I take your dog.
If I die, I know my dog will be taken care of. I have a list of 3 people who can, and I know will, take care of him and offer them a good home to live in. And it’s in my will.
These arrangements must be written in your will. Dogs are considered part of your estate and without specifically designating a guardian for your dog they will be given to your next of kin, just like any other property.
I have seen situations where family members, who have the best intentions, just don’t have the time, money or expertise to take care of a dog. Some of these dogs can get lucky and find a home somewhere else, but it often doesn’t end well for the dog.
Hopefully you can put aside 10 minutes and add care instructions to your will, your dog will surely be grateful should the unlikely come to pass.
Marc Lauzon
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Man and His Canine Companion
Well we know dogs are called man’s best friend, but why is that? The fact is they contribute to the lives of people and other animals in many important ways and have done so for thousands of years. Unlike any other animal the canine adapted to human interaction in a very unique way, leading to the dog breeds or canine companions we know today.
In our world the canine plays a vital role, first as a loving companion and family member for most people. But beyond that dogs do amazing things that us humans do not and therefore our experience together is extraordinary, to say the least.
Canines play a vital role in law enforcement, detecting bombs, illegal drugs and even the bad guys. We typically choose dogs for many other important tasks, for example, human rescue work. Whether it is wilderness, water, snow or even earthquakes we usually ask your canines to help. And help they do, asking little in return as they perform tasks that most humans are not engineered to do.
Another great contribution to man is the canines ability to serve the human disabled. Those of us with disabilities know the value of a well trained dog. They serve as Seeing Eye Dogs and many other disabilities where personal aid is in need. Here again the canine asks for little in return, much like a good family member.
Probably the most unique part of our relationship with the canine is the canine’s willingness or ability to become a part of the human family, as though it were its pack. Humans have recognized this instinct in canines for many, many years and with the help of the canine we have molded this relationship to what you see today.
In my mind there is no question why we call the dog “man’s best friend”, and could it be that the canine thinks of man as “dog best friend”? I believe they do in my family pack.
Wheaton Tapestry by Gone Doggin
Home Remedies for Your Dogs Skin Allergies
Let’s face it, dogs scratch and chew themselves quite often. However when your dog continually scratches to the point of excess your furry friend may very well have skin allergies. Dog’s like humans suffer from allergic reactions caused by many different things, only canine allergies affect the skin and most human reactions affect the sinuses.
When it becomes obvious that your dog is suffering from canine skin irritation we have a few home remedies that should help relieve the itch and make both your lives much better.
To start, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! When dogs eat mostly dry processed food they could be lacking the digestive enzymes they need to digest their food. If this is the case than the dogs immune system will become compromised and could easily develop skin allergies.
Therefore you may want to consider a diet of well hydrated, raw food because the enzyme and amino acids have not been altered in any way by cooking. You see, when dogs eat raw food their chewing ruptures the cell membranes and releases the enzymes contained within the food cells. In turn they are getting the natural enzymes and amino acids that help keep the canine’s immune system strong. It is also important to have a variety in their diet, obviously you cannot achieve good nutrition eating only one thing!
You may want to consider adding flaxseed to your canine’s diet. Flaxseed, particularly cold pressed 99.9% pure, is full of omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins which have numerous dog health benefits. Some of these benefits include a shiny coat, healthy skin and a stronger immune system that promotes allergy relief. If you choose to supplement flaxseed in your canine’s diet introduce it slowly with a maximum of ½ to 3 teaspoons daily, depending on the size of your dog.
For dogs that continue to itch, you may want to try soaking them in a lukewarm bathtub of Colloidal oatmeal a few times. Since colloidal oatmeal pulls out the annoying irritant, your pets will be feeling better in no time. Colloidal oatmeal works great to help relieve dry skin patches and other itchy rashes because of its anti-itch properties. It also helps bring the pH to more normal levels, taming “the need to itch.”
Colloidal oatmeal is simply oats ground into an extremely fine powder. When added to bathwater it creates a milky dispersion that prevents the oatmeal from settling. Be forewarned that the tub will become quite slippery, so be careful. Also, never soak in hot water because heat is a skin irritant.
When it comes to your canine companion’s health it is always best to consult with your veterinarian about what condition may be affecting your pet, what foods to feed and what supplements they may or may not need. Always keep your vet informed and by so doing you are creating the best conditions possible for your dogs health.