Informative Information About Dogs

[Badme]

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[adpacina]

bro,

unsa age sa lab para good to breed nah?

[Badme]

bro,

unsa age sa lab para good to breed nah?

Sako nabasa before dili lang sa Labrador sa tanan dog. Dapat at least 2 years para nindot daw ang quality sa puppies. Some times man gud pag bata pa imo dog imo na ipa breed lahi ra daw ang result compare sa fully matured na sya.

I know 2 years murag dugay jud ni paabuton pero quality sad nuon but incase as long as year na kapin bai okay na siguro na sya..ayaw lang jud 1 year below..


@ All

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[bullybreedlover]

Thanks for sharing valuable info! up up up thread!

[Badme]

Thanks for sharing valuable info! up up up thread!

Your welcome sir and you can also share if you like hehehe

[jofre45]

Your welcome sir and you can also share if you like hehehe

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[Badme]

Parvo in raccoons and other animals

Raccoons and minks have been known to have forms of parvo, but they appear to be unrelated to canine parvo. The "good" thing about parvo is that it rarely, if ever, crosses into other animals or humans. The virus is closely related to feline panleukemia, but does not cause cats to become ill. Neither does dog parvo cause human parvo virus.

Although there is a cardiac variety of parvo which causes entirely different signs of disease, the most common dog parvo symptoms are caused by the intestinal form of the virus. The disease most commonly affects puppies under six months of age, and can often be fatal. Therefore, it is vital that you learn to recognize dog parvo symptoms as early as possible.

How can parvo be transmitted?

What typically happens is that a puppy eats infected soil or feces, picking up the virus, which travels to the lymphatic system in the throat and begins dividing rapidly. The virus begins pouring out of the lymph system and into the bloodstream where it attacks any rapidly dividing cells in the body. The biggest problem caused by dog parvo symptoms is when the virus reaches the intestinal tract, where it begins "eating" the intestinal wall.


The destruction of the intestines is what causes the key dog parvo symptoms of bloody diarrhea, strong feces odor, lack of appetite, and clear, foamy vomit. Eventually, the virus ruptures the intestinal wall, spilling feces into the abdominal cavity which causes a major infection there. The dog quickly dies from a combination of the abdominal infection and dehydration from the intestinal disturbance.

Dog parks are common places to contract the parvo virus.

Parvo vaccine

The most important thing you can do to prevent dog parvo symptoms is to get your dog vaccinated. Puppies are the most common victims of dog parvo symptoms because the antibodies your puppy gets from his mother's milk interferes with the vaccines commonly given to puppies.

Vets don't know exactly when the passive immunity from the mama dog stops, allowing the vaccine to begin creating active immunity. For this reason, puppies are usually vaccinated at 6 - 8 weeks, then again every three or four weeks until the dog reaches about 4 months of age. This allows at least one of the vaccines to reach the dog at a time when the passive immunity has worn off, preventing any chance of your dog developing dog parvo symptoms. Dogs are then given a booster shot yearly to maintain the immunity.

How to kill parvo virus

Once your puppy has had an episode of dog parvo symptoms, you must take precautions to prevent the spread of the disease to other dogs in your home or neighborhood. The parvovirus can live as long as five months on surfaces and is resistant to many of the common disinfectants you may think to use. The only effective disinfectant is bleach, diluted at a ½-cup of bleach per gallon of water.

A dog recovering from dog parvo symptoms will still be contagious for up to a month. Your dog must be kept isolated from all other dogs, and you must be vigilant at picking up all of your dog's stools as soon as they hit the ground. Use the chlorine bleach solution to wash all surfaces your dog may have touched, including food and water bowls, bedding, linoleum floors, crates, even your yard. This will undoubtedly kill your grass, but it will keep your other dogs from dying!

And make no mistake about it, parvovirus is 90 - 95% fatal if untreated. Even with treatment, there is no guarantee dog parvo symptoms will not kill a puppy. A puppy who contracts a very virulent strain must be treated nearly immediately to save him. The lesser strain can result in horrible illness, but treatment generally reduces the mortality of dog parvo symptoms to 10%.

Treatments for parvo

Treatment is aimed primarily at undoing the damage created by dog parvo symptoms. The diarrhea and vomiting that are hallmarks of the infection quickly cause the dog to become dehydrated. The dog is typically hospitalized while IV fluids are given to prevent further dehydration. Vitamins, sugar, and potassium are added to the IV to prevent malnutrition.

Anti-nausea medications can prevent further vomiting. Antibiotics may be given to protect against secondary bacterial infections. Once the dog gets to the point where he can take food by mouth, very bland food is given to help prevent dog parvo symptoms from recurring.

There has been talk of a home remedy for puppy parvo, but nothing has been proven. Some reports claim that Tamiflu reduces the severity and duration of parvo virus in dogs. Others recommend a natural herbal formula from Amber Technology called Parvaid. Keep in mind that there is no clinical evidence that these alternative treatments for canine parvo are effective.

Although parvo puppies can be of any breed, black and tan dogs, such as Rottweilers and Doberman Pinschers seem to be most susceptible to the disease. They are also most likely to show more severe dog parvo symptoms as adults. The symptoms of parvo in dogs are the same as parvo symptoms in puppies.

However, it is important to remember that an adult dog may be exposed to the virus without ever showing any dog parvo symptoms because of the adult dog's immune strength. The lack of dog parvo symptoms doesn't mean that the dog cannot pass infected feces to other dogs. This further underscores the need for early and repeated immunizations.

Because puppy parvo are so deadly, it is important you pay careful attention to any dog parvo symptoms your dog shows. If you even suspect an infection, get your dog to the vet immediately. Many puppy diseases show symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy, but few are as deadly as parvo.

The fecal odor, known as "parvo smell" may be tough for you to identify, but your vet will likely recognize it the minute you bring your puppy in. Supportive therapy must be provided immediately, even if the diagnosis is not yet confirmed. If your dog makes it through the first three or four days of parvo symptoms, he is likely to live. However, if you ignore the diarrhea or try to treat it at home, you risk losing your little bundle of fur quite rapidly.

The best advice is not to ignore dog parvo symptoms, particularly in puppies. Better to have a non-parvo puppy treated than to have an infected puppy die from dog parvo symptoms

[Badme]

Dogs make wonderful companions, but the first-time dog owner needs to understand that caring for a dog companion is a commitment for the life of the dog. Dogs are not playthings to be left tethered out in the yard, only to be given attention at the owner’s whim. Your dog should be considered a member of your family, and given the same care, consideration and respect you would give your own human family members. Your dog will depend on you to care for his needs and to teach him to be a loving, faithful companion.

1. Choose a puppy instead of a full-grown dog.

Puppies are clean slates; they haven’t had any training yet. An improperly-trained adult dog can be taught to behave, but it will be a more difficult task for the inexperienced owner.

2. Teach your puppy good manners right from the beginning.

Puppies only know how to act like puppies, and they’re awfully cute doing so! But if you allow him to misbehave, or nip and bite people, you’ll reinforce his misbehavior and may end up with a dog who is not a good companion and may even be a threat. Even very young puppies can be taught the sit/stay, down, and come commands. Get a good book on dog training or enroll yourself and your puppy in a dog obedience course.

3. Choose a dog breed with a reputation for being submissive.

Research the various dog breeds before choosing your puppy. Most breeds will generally have either dominant or submissive personalities, although there are variations within a breed. The guard and sporting breeds generally have more dominant personalities, and an inexperienced dog owner may have difficulty keeping them under control.

A dominant dog will run the household if you let him! Submissive breeds are more eager to please you and tend to be easier to train and control. When choosing a puppy from a litter, roll the puppy onto his back and rub his tummy. Usually, a more submissive puppy will allow you to do so; a more dominant puppy will resist.

4. Use voice commands to correct; never hit your dog.

Striking a dog only makes him fearful and distrustful of humans. Use a high-pitched voice to praise him when he’s being good, and a low, gruff voice to gently scold (never yell) when he’s misbehaving.

5. Learn about dog nutrition and health.

Feed your dog a high-quality dog food for his optimum growth and a healthy immune system. Have him checked out by your vet, and regularly as your vet recommends, to catch any potential health problems early.

6. Socialize your puppy.

Dogs who are exposed to a variety of people, other animals, sights, and sounds while they’re young will be less fearful of new experiences as they grow older. Take your dog on car rides to fun places at an early age, so he doesn’t learn to associate a car ride with a trip to the vet!

7. Have patience when potty-training.

Puppies are like children; some take right to potty-training, and sometimes it seems like it’s never going to happen! You can help your puppy become trained more quickly by confining him to a small space, or a crate, when you are not able to supervise him. Clean up all accidents immediately with a urine removal product. It’s a dog’s nature to go in a spot that has been previously soiled with urine or feces, and stained carpeting can greatly hinder your efforts to house break your dog.

8. Give your puppy his own toys.

If you don’t care to have your new shoes chewed up, don’t give him your old ones to play with! Puppies should have their own dog-safe toys to play with, and may have a preference for either soft or hard toys. You may have to experiment to find out which your dog prefers. When you catch him chewing on something that is not his, simply replace the object with one of his own toys until he learns the difference. Praise him when you see him playing with his own toys instead of your belongings.

9. Handle your puppy gently.

Don’t allow anyone to play roughly with your puppy. Your dog needs to understand that all touch is good. A dog who is shy of being touched will be difficult to handle if he requires grooming or must be given first aid treatment. Get him used to having his mouth, feet and legs, ears, and other body parts handled.

10. Protect your dog from household hazards.

Just as you would with small children in the house, look around your home and yard for potential hazards. Keep electrical cords tucked away where they can’t be reached. Place household cleaners and chemicals on a high shelf or in a locked cabinet. Avoid houseplants and landscape plants that may be toxic to your dog. Pick up small toys or other small objects that may be a choking hazard. Your dog’s safety is your responsibility

[Badme]

I am fun of reading articles from different sites regarding dogs & animals. And I just want to share some of it here. Sorry if I cant post the source here.