Which dog will you bring home?

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Keith

Selecting the best dog for your household is a much bigger commitment than you might originally suppose. Presently there are somewhere around 330 pure dog breeds and also nearly a further eighty that have been produced by dog breeders as a result of mixing various kinds of mixtures of pure breeds.

A number of breeds have been combined in techniques that retained the traits, but resulted in the dogs ending up being bigger or perhaps small compared to the initial breed.  With such a lot of possibilities, you should consider each and every dog breed as possessing distinct qualities, temperament, size, function and capabilities.

Just about every dog associated with any particular breed will have in common several common features. By way of example, a few dogs who had been hunting dogs in the past have been selectively bred in a different way to lessen the hunting behavioral instinct making the dog considerably better as a pet for just about any household whose only “hunting” is usually stopping at the supermarket or perhaps take out to get  dinner.

Leading varieties of dog breeds include: toys, companions, guards, working, spaniels, terriers, sighthound, scent hounds, spitz and herding. Now this doesn’t embrace the famous “Heinz 57” – or pound mutt, whose precise historical past is actually not proven.

Every single breed is acknowledged for being able to carry out particular jobs. Traditionally, most dogs had been working dogs – being able to help with sheep herding, cattle tending, bringing game, safeguarding property or home or maybe pursuing escapees.

Household domestic pets just weren’t as common as they are these days. Each and every breed of dog continues to come with the genetic code for its unique kind for their original job. You need to understand just how that dog is almost certainly genetically programmed prior to bringing him or her home.

Your adorable puppy that’s by nature a watchdog won’t become the soft and cuddly playmate for your young children. The greyhound, especially the rescued greyhound, is usually gentle as well as quiet, however they need to have quite a lot of out of doors time to run. Being a dog which could achieve speeds as much as 45 mph, unquestionably the greyhound isn’t a dog meant for couch potatoes.

If you prefer a medium to large dog which will be quite easily trained and protective over your kids, then simply look for a pastoral or perhaps herding dog such as Old English sheepdog, Collie or Welsh Corgi. The instincts they may have to keep sheep within the meadow adjust to trying to keep your children within the back garden and keep intruders outside.

Any time having a dog would mean a smaller sized pet that’s simply for amusement with minimal expectation, take a look at the toy breed of dog. Among this particular group, you will find Chihuahua, Poodle, Manchester Terrier, Pug, Pekingese, Shih Tzu as well as King Charles Spaniel. Don’t count on any work from this particular group. Toy dogs are generally outstanding at uncovering ways for you to be employed by them.

The hunting breed possesses a proud tradition as the faithful companion and partner to hunters. These types of dogs include the Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, English Springer Spaniel, English Setter, Irish Setter along with Cocker Spaniel. Even though you don’t hunt, allow these kind of dogs the sort of open field exercise that makes them feel useful in the way that’s part of their heritage.

Probably the least difficult breed to bring home and really enjoy may be the “pound mutt.” In many shapes and sizes, these dogs already have managed through challenges which landed them in the dog shelter, when all they really want is usually a family group to enjoy. Bring one home and you’ll have a friend for life.

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Two (short) vintage doggie videos

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Keith

One about dog food preparation and delivery by Canine kitchens (1937) Watch HERE

Another about a Chihuahua dog mascot 1935 (PLEASE do not try this with your dog!) Watch HERE

Watch and enjoy!

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How much do I feed him?

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Keith
Food at last!

A number of people today will certainly offer completely different answer dependent on their past experiences with their dogs. However, the scientific specifics pertinent to feeding factors when it comes to dogs require to be given focus during the feeding routines actually maintained in case of dogs.

Typically the young puppies should not really end up being separated prior to being eight weeks old. Having said that, some times orphaned puppies may be found. Normally around five percent of the body weight may perhaps be regarded as criteria regarding the amount of food to be offered to the puppies. However, the quantity that is eaten by the dog differs with size of the dogs also.

However, one can easily maintain a rule of thumb of feeding the pet. You will see visible fullness associated with the abdominal area to a reasonable amount. If you keep feeding the animal without showing regard to the animal’s abdominal visual appearance, then the pet may experience a number of types of digestive problems and looseness of the bowels may well occur. This will probably result in quite a few inconveniences to the owner as well as the puppy.

In contrast to adult dogs, the young dogs will need to be fed with limited quantities of food but more frequently. However, as soon as the age progresses, the quantity may be increased to some degree but the regularity of feeding is frequently reduced in quite a few instances.

A dog on a raw diet may well eat just two to four percent of their own body weight. Simply monitor carefully the feeding routine of the dog as well as the body condition of the animal. In the event that the dog gets to be overweight, simply decrease the amount of food and if the dog becomes thin, then have an increase in the feeding amounts.

As pointed out previously, young puppies and adolescent dogs consume more than the adult dogs. Similarly the geriatric canine consumes a smaller amount than the adult dog because of the diminished activities of the dog. However, don’t forget to limit the amount of proteins during the feeding of the aged dogs.

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How often should I feed my dog?

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Keith

So you’ve adopted a dog into your home and family. Your new pet and family member will require plenty of attention and effort: you’ll have to walk them daily, bathe them when they’re dirty, give them love and attention and of course, feed and water them.

You might be wondering, however, how often should I feed my dog?

The easiest option, of course, is what is called “free feeding” or just filling the bowl and allowing your dog to eat at free will. To someone otherwise unaware, this might seem like the best option. This is, however, the least favorable option for feeding your animal.

Dogs’ and cats’ wild ancestors had long periods between their meals. These breaks allowed their digestive system to rest and get ready for the next meal. Free feeding removes the potential for breaks between meals and is, essentially, the equivalent of you having a 24 hour buffet in your home. Not a good idea. Free feeding lends to animals becoming sluggish, overweight and lethargic. Your dog should be able to get excited about their meals, not have them be something that are always available. Food is one of the key motivators to use for dogs, in training, in praise and in their everyday feeding to boost their passion for things in general. If you can’t get them excited about food, there isn’t too much else you can get them excited about. Allowing them constant and free access to their food makes it much harder for them to get excited about it.

Usually, most people agree on either feeding your pet once daily or twice daily. Once daily is probably the best for your animal, although one of the drawbacks about it is that your pet may bug you continually during the day for food. While you can train your animal to stop such behaviors, it isn’t easy.

So the second best option that may work out best for you and your pet is feeding them twice daily. This keeps the meals spaced out enough for your animal, but they are close enough that your dog won’t fixate on his meals and pester you for them.

Another thing to be mentioned is that you should be sure to be consistent with how much, when, how often and where you feed your pet. Dogs thrive on routine and setting up a routine for feeding is best no matter how many times a day you choose to feed your animal. Being consistent will help your dog’s temperament, help him to respect you as his superior and help him in any training you may decide to participate in with him in the future. Another thing to be mentioned is the sensitivity of dogs’ stomachs. When you do find a dog food that your dog likes eating, stick with it. Changing up your dog’s food without slowly transitioning can upset their stomach and cause problems with their digestion.

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Should your dog be eating grass?

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Keith

Most people will probably have noticed their dog around the garden nibbling away on the lawn occasionally and wondered exactly why a pet dog would most likely do such a thing. Dogs’ undomesticated ancestors weren’t only hunters, they happened to be at the same time scavengers. In the event that they couldn’t capture their dinner, they would have to root all around to get anything that was readily available, dead or alive, fresh or even rotten, buried or rotting in  sun. Due to the fact they weren’t as fine predators as other creatures, they have  evolved to not become picky about what they devour. This included eating plants in cases where animal meat wasn’t around.

It is in addition suggested that pet dogs can certainly crave specific foodstuff, among them your lawn. Dogs are instinctively tempted to eat grass, mainly because they are omnivores and even even despite the fact that good dog foods ought to deliver the nutrition they ought to have, they might possibly continue to maintain strong desires for vegetation. It’s also not necessarily uncommon for dogs to seek or turn out to be prepared to try to eat other green vegetables such as broccoli or possibly spinach.

One of  the important things that is commonly recognized regarding dog’s turf eating habits is that dogs typically throw up when they consume lawn. Some people wrongly think that this indicates that your lawn tends to make most dogs ill, however investigators lean toward the opposing observation – that dogs prefer to eat grass when they have got upset stomachs to support and settle it. Whichever way, there is something in grass that encourages a dog’s need to retch.

Scientists have recognized that healthy dogs do not throw grass back up and also they also consume it in another way. Dogs with settled stomachs will probably eat slowly and gradually nibble lawn and savour the taste. Sickly dogs that have upset stomachs probably will wolf it down, leaving the actual leaves of grass mostly in one piece. It is believed that these whole leaves tickle the dog’s stomach, which often is just what promotes the vomit reflex. Consequently it can be said that dogs feed on lawn just for a couple of good reasons 1) a healthy dog may possibly simply like the taste of lawn or 2) an unwell dog may possibly need to gobble down certain grass to result in him regurgitating anything unhealthy he’s swallowed.

Though it is not really totally confirmed at this point, a number of veterinarians also hypothesise that dogs eat grass mainly because they are not necessarily getting enough fiber in their eating habits. In a case where your own dog seems to be seeking grass frequently, you may consider moving over him to a premium dog food or a food for “seniors” which usually contain extra dietary fiber. If this is a little expensive for your tastes, you could very well also try adding a little bran in your dog’s meals or offering him or her some uncooked or cooked green veggies. Veggies can also be mixed along with poultry stock in order to help to make all of them more appealing for doggie palates.

Eating grass is totally normal for dogs, as they have been doing this for decades, so you shouldn’t worry too much if your dog gobbles some down. The only concern you should have for your dog around your lawn is if it has recently been treated with insecticides, chemical fertilizers, chemical herbicides or any other artificial lawn treatment. While these chemicals don’t take too long to be a non-threatening, if they have been recently applied to your lawn they could very well make your dog pretty ill.

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Winterproof Your Dog

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Keith

Well the cold weather goes on.  Here in Bournemouth, on the south coast of the UK.  We’re not used to having it quite so cold for quite so long.  This prompt me to offer the following. 

A number of dogs need some additional assistance to stay warm during the cold months .  Regardless of whether your pet lives in or out of doors or you have a small, short coated breed of dog, below are a few suggestions to assist you to maintain your dog warm when it’s wintry outside.

For those who have a smaller breed of dog or one which has short hair, or perhaps a breed with thin skin for example an Italian Greyhound, you might like to contemplate the purchase of a jacket to help keep him or her comfortable.  In certain areas may be you might even want to give thought to getting your dog a sweater during the autumn and purchasing something warmer as soon as it gets wintry.  Any time you consider buying a little something for your canine friend to wear take into account that it will need to be something quick and easy for you to put on your dog.  In the event that it has numerous buttons or zip fasteners your pet will most likely not keep still for you to get him into it.

Quite a few dogs might need to become accustomed to the very idea of being dressed in garments.  The reality is, some dogs don’t like the thought of getting dressed up, and so take some time and allow your pet get accustomed to the feeling connected with wearing coats slowly and gradually.  Put his / her sweater or coat on for brief time periods on a daily basis whilst you will be there in order to supervise, just in case he or she attempts to rip it off.  Ensure  you offer him or her plenty of treats.  Provided with some time your dog will learn to connect donning his / her coat along with obtaining treats and things will go much easier.  However, quite a few dogs enjoy wearing outfits this means you could quite possibly have a hassle-free time of it.

When you start to pick out clothing for your dog try to find things manufactured from long lasting materials that can be easily washed.  Cuteness matters although it’s more useful to seek out things that will keep your pet comfy as well as being easy to wash ‘n wear.  You may additionally need to look for water resistant materials if your dog will be outside in wet weather or if you live where it snows.

Don’t forget about  your dog’s measurements before you go going shopping.  You will need to measure your dog from the base of his / her neck to the root of his / her tail to obtain an idea of his length.  You also needs to measure around his neck to find out his / her collar size.  Don’t neglect to weigh him or her so that you will have an exact idea regarding just how much he or she weighs.  Quite often a pet’s weight might creep up from one year to another without being spotted and clothing might not exactly fit around the girth.  Follow the manufacturer’s guidance on the garments to guarantee proper fit.

Regarding pets that reside within the city or perhaps in locations where there’s a lot of snowfall you may want to contemplate providing them with boots.  This may also be a wise idea for pets that walk a great deal or who’re elderly.  Dog footwear can safeguard pets from ice, snow and salt on pavement.  In the event that your pet doesn’t wear boots through the winter season you should definitely examine their paws for ice, snow and salt once they come indoors.  Examine between the pads.  These kinds of winter season threats can easily all accumulate and create problems including dry, cracked or irritated pads.  Ingesting salt could also make your dog unwell.  Comply with the manufacturer’s recommendation to find the appropriate size booties for your dog.

In cases where your dog lives outdoors throughout the winter season, you need to ensure that he has a very good high quality shelter.  You can purchase excellent dog houses at pet supply establishments as well as from manufacturers on the internet.  They are available in several different varieties and also to match many budgets.   The main thing is to ensure that they keep out the weather, including wind, rainfall and snow.  Don’t allow the opening of the refuge face the prevailing winds.  You should also Ensure that the shelter is not too big.  The dog house or refuge needs to be big enough for the dog to get in, stand and to lie down in comfortably.  Pet shelters which are too big make it possible for cold air to circulate, defeating the objective of maintaining the space warm.  Place  straw, a bed or a number of blankets within the shelter to provide protection to your dog from the cold ground.  Obviously you will certainly need to change the bedding often.

Just about any type of bedding you make use of in an out of doors shelter can easily get wet, and straw can additionally get mouldy.  Mouldy straw can result  in other problems, such as upper respiratory problems and skin infections.  That’s the reasons why it’s very important to maintain thoroughly clean bedding in an out of doors refuge for the health and wellbeing of your dog.  It’s not really a good approach to provide outdoor heat sources in a dog kennel  or other outdoor shelter.  Heaters and heating pads have got cables which in turn can be chewed or end up frayed.  This can easily result in electrocution or even fires. In the event that you wish to heat your dog’s outdoor shelter you should have it done professionally.  Presently there are heated beds obtainable from pet stores which contain a disc that can easily be warmed up in a microwave oven.  These would certainly be less dangerous to use.

Don’t forget that throughout the winter season you ought to carry on grooming your dog, just as you do during the summer.  Your dog’s coat contains natural oils which help insulate him or her and provide warmth adjacent to his / her skin.  Keep your dog’s fur brushed and totally free of mats and burrs.  Don’t overlook  trimming the hair in between his / her paw pads which can easily pick up ice and snow.  Regular grooming helps your dog handle the cold of winter and regulate his body temperature.

Your dog’s metabolic process may possibly need a little additional food for the duration of winter months.  If perhaps you have concerns about your dog’s nutrition or additional winter requirements don’t think twice, just talk about all of them with your vet.  And don’t overlook that your dog needs access to clean, fresh water at all times, regardless of whether he or she lives in the house or outside the house in the course of winter months.  Just because a dog usually spends a good deal of time outdoors doesn’t imply that he or she can rely on ice or snow to get his / her fluids.  In reality, lots of times his drinking water sources could very well be frozen.  Put out fresh drinking water a few times a day for your dog.

These are merely a few guidelines for “winterize” your dog.  All of us all would like our pets to keep warm and safe throughout the winter season , whether they are living indoors or outdoors.  Don’t forget to ask your vet if you have questions about your dog’s health and well-being during these cold months.  If you abide by all of these suggestions and take suitable caution your dog will be on his way to a healthy and happy spring.

Dog Playing In Snow by Mike Coates

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Does your dog need an outside play area?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Keith

Becoming a dog owner may be an extremely satisfying circumstance. Dogs will offer camaraderie any time you’re feeling lonely, comfort whenever you’re feeling very low as well as love any time you require it. With regard to return for their affections, however, they certainly do have to have some fundamental care from you. As a thoughtful pet owner, you’ll need to be in a position to provide food and water as well as shelter, exercise and of course, love. Quite a few may perhaps firmly insist that a back garden is essential with regard to owning a dog so that they can run around, relieve themselves and play without needing to leave home. Are these claims actually valid? Does becoming a dog owner result in you have to have a backyard?

To respond to this question, we will need to consider the specifics of your circumstances.

What kind of dog have you got? Is your dog young or old? Is he or she large or small? Does he or she possess a great deal of energy?

Certain dog breeds are generally higher energy compared to others, so if you’re looking for a higher energy dog, you really should bear in mind your current circumstances. Lots of individuals continue to keep small pet dogs in flats which have absolutely no garden. If you’re without any back garden, you really should give some thought to adopting a smaller dog as opposed to a bigger breed of dog. Larger dog breeds require more space to run around and have fun with and as a consequence tend to make more effective use of a backyard. More mature dogs may have lower energy levels, less of a wish to run and play, therefore they could well be less likely to need to have a yard. Nonetheless, should you be contemplating taking on a young puppy, you might need to consider whether or not you have a backyard into consideration.

Yet another thing you have to keep in mind when making a decision whether or not your dog is satisfied without having a yard is your commitment level to your pet dog. Keeping your dog without any backyard is undoubtedly achievable, but will take a lot more time, effort and servicing. For those who have a yard, there is an opportunity to let your dog out to use the restroom when he may need to. With no  yard, you will need to stop and go walking your pet as soon as you sense he might need to potty. Furthermore, a yard provides an area for your dog to run around and play, an area where you could throw his ball or frisbee, without this within reach, you’ll need to take your dog somewhere he is able to run around (i.e. a dog park) before you are able to exercise him or her.

Do you work extended hours? Or do you possess the time and energy to devote to doing more than simply opening the back door? If so, then having a medium or large dog or puppy in a space without having a yard might just work out. If you can possibly spend some time out of your lifestyle simply to walk and exercise your animal in a location away from the home, then there shouldn’t be a concern with having no yard. Quite a lot of people keep their pets in flats where there are no back yards. In actual fact, you can find cities where it really is unrealistic to find property with a yard, nevertheless you can still find quite a lot of pet owners in those properties. These pet owners, however, have got to merely understand that their dog is actually a priority in their life and it must never to end up being disregarded and go ahead and take the necessary  time out to take care of  it’s needs.

So, to reply to the question, “Does your pet dog need a backyard to be satisfied?” this will depend  on your actions and dedication to your dog’s health and happiness.

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Had A New Puppy For Christmas?

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Keith

The majority of newly obtained pet dogs usually are not housebroken. Once the animal is  initially introduced into the family home, it ought, for that reason to be taken to a location, for example the kitchen area where it may possibly implement the smallest amount of destruction.
A number of thicknesses of papers needs to be distributed on to the floor, and the animal really should be left to its own resources for a little while.

The puppy dog is likely to make a comprehensive examination of its brand new environment. At this moment your pet is rather frightened and unsure of their completely new circumstances. It is therefore better not to give food to it for say, a couple of hours, simply because consuming during this period could potentially cause some sort of upset stomach. Talk to your pet in a calming tone of voice and pet it from time to time in order to assure it. You should not allow any sort of extreme fondling at this point, particularly by young children, and don’t attempt to place any kind of collar, harness, or even lead on the puppy. Neither should any kind of endeavours at pet grooming or even washing be made during this initial phase.

In the event that, towards the end of the two-hour waiting around interval, it really is obvious that the dog possesses some ease in their completely new environment, a smallish bowl of milk or even pet food may very well be provided. A short while following this meal, your pet will most likely get sleepy and would like to sleep. Your pet may perhaps be bedded down inside a carton or container of convenient dimensions, into which a certain amount of newspapers have been shredded. Frequently an animal may possibly whine or maybe cry for a couple of days, however this will most likely cease soon after it gets over its lonesomeness.
An effective ruse,  particularly in the colder months , would be to put a hot-water bottle covered with a small towel in to the box with the puppy. An electric heating mattress pad will probably function very much the same purpose. The heat coming from either one of those accessories is going to be calming for the puppy, and also appears to be similar to its mother’s body. The warmth will again be likely to make the dog sleepy. This action will frequently decrease the pet’s crying sometimes on the first night. Should the technique be duplicated on successive evenings, your pet will certainly connect ease and comfort with the box and will go into it as a matter of normal routine whenever night time arrives. This is very useful when you are the early phases of training any pet.

In warm areas or warm months, the heated sleeping pad or hot-water bottle will probably be of  doubtful advantage since it could make your pet uncomfortable. In these instances it might probably be better to give your pet a treat each time it is put into the bed. In this manner your pet will begin to learn to connect pleasantness with its bed.

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Hypothermia and your dog

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Keith

 

Prevention is better cure. Hypothermia and frostbite can
both have serious outcomes for your dog. So do all you can
to avoid leaving your dog outside for long periods of time
without letting him gain access to a warm dry area.

Exercise needn’t necessarily stop because of the cold.
However, don’t overdo it and avoid staying out for long
periods. Also a coat and even boots are a sensible
investment for your dog.

Try to avoid any chance of you dog getting wet. A wet dog
will be cooled extremely quickly by wind chill in cold
weather.

Frostbite is also something to be alert for. Watch out for
pale skin which is cold to the touch, particularly at the
extremities. (Ears, toes, tail etc. ) and anywhere where
there is less fur covering. If you suspect and area is
suffering from frostbite, use the techniques below for
moderate hypothermia. As the skin warms it will probably
redden and become swollen and painful. However, please
resist the urge to rub or massage the affected area as will
probably do more harm than good. Instead take your dog to
your vet for proper treatment.

Hypothermia.

1/ During cold weather or conditions your dog will, like
us, continuously be attempting to control his body
temperature within it’s normal range for a dog of 38 to
39.2 degrees. They do this by conserving what body heat
they have, or attempting to produce more.

2/ The primary method of producing more body heat is by
shivering.

3/ When this is not sufficient they have a condition
similar to human goose bumps. This aids conservation of
what body heat they have by causing the hairs to stand on
end and thereby trap an extra layer of warmer air as
insulation.

4/ If even this does not maintain the normal temperature,
then things are getting serious, so the blood vessels
narrow in an attempt to maintain blood flow to the vital
organs at the expense of peripheral areas. ( This can also
lead to frostbite of the ears, tail or paws.)

It is essential that we recognise signs of impending
hypothermia as if left to develop it can be fatal. The
first signs as indicated above are usually shivering and
lethargy. If you notice these signs when out walking with
your dog you need to do what you can straight away to
prevent him from losing more body heat. If your dog is
small pick him up so that he can benefit from the heat from
your body. Also this will prevent further heat loss from
his paws to the ground. In very cold weather this matters,
because in this condition, he will be unable to replace
lost heat from his paws between steps. If your dog is a
larger breed and you can’t immediately provide any extra
covering for him, you should make your way home as quickly
as possible.

As this initial condition worsens, you should look out for
the following:

Stiffness in the muscles, a lacking in co-ordination, a
lowering of heart and/or breathing rates. Possibility of
fixed or dilated pupils, and finally collapse or even coma.
At this stage help from a vet is essential.

At the first sign that your dog is not coping with the cold
you should head for home. Wrap your dog in a blanket and
leave him to warm up, but not on a cold floor. Watch for
signs that he has returned to normal. Ideally you should
prove the point by taking his temperature. This needs to be
in the order of 38 to 39.2 degrees C.

If the condition has progressed to moderately severe his
temperature will be in the order of 32 – 35 degrees C. In
this case you should employ some technique to aid the
warming process. These techniques might include hot water
bottles, heat pads or lamps, hair dryer or warm towels.
However any water used in the process should not be hotter
than say, 39 – 41 degrees C.

As your dog’s skin warms up, he may experience a sensation
similar to that felt by humans as our fingers recover from
extreme cold. This will probably be unfamiliar to him, and
feeling a bit scared by not knowing what’s going on he may
become inclined to nip or bite. If you have needed to give
any of this treatment, then you should arrange for a visit
to your vet to check for other possible damage that may
have been done.

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Help Your Aging or Arthritic Dog!

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Keith

Dog Ramps are a great help to pet owners and their pets. They are very useful for making sure that your dog is safe when being transported and when leaping out of the car or walking out of a lake, the dog is safe and under control. Dog ramps are basically just a way to keep your dog from getting injured as it gets onto a table to be groomed or gets into or out from a car.

Arguably among the most useful implements that you could provide for your prized canine friend, a dog ramp, may also be used instead of dog steps in the home. When your dog loses the ability to jump from the ground or leap into your car or boat, what can you do, apart from lifting the dog in and out, or up and down, possibly risking damage to your own back if he or she is large.

Whether your dog is young and active or older with health issues, dog ramps can be invaluable for assisting your pooch into a vehicle, bed, chair, or any area that is difficult to access because of age, size, illness, physical disability, arthritis or weight. A ramp will keep your dog happier and more independently active.

A dog ramp is distinct from dog steps since there are no steps to think of. In some cases of hip ailments or arthritic attacks in dogs, ramps significantly aid in managing the pain. A pet dog having hip dysplasia suffers pain when its hip joints are malformed, mostly due to genetics or regular wear and tear due to jumping and landing badly from high leaps. A significant sign that your pet dog is hurting from dysplasia is when they bunny hop. If your pet does tend to do this using a dog step will probably cause more injury and danger. This usually happens when your dog is getting old, nursing an injury, physically-challenged, too big or heavy to climb on any surface, or too small to reach a high place. It is in these circumstances that the dog ramp is at it’s most valuable.

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