January 2009

Diabetes

There are basically 3 methods that you can try to help avoid dog diabetes. This illness is one that you want your dog to avoid so that he lives as long and healthy as possible. even though it is pretty rare, there are many dogs whose diabetes go into remission just by having their diet, supplementation, and exercise all in good order.

1. cut the carbs. A lot of dog foods sold in pet shops can have close to 98% carbs. By lowering the amount of carbs in your dog’s daily meals, this decreased carb level can go a long way towards diabetes prevention.

What the dog eats is very important for dogs that are genetically at risk for diabetes. It is critical that you study up on your dog breed and make sure that he is getting the right nutrients so that the gene which can store diabetes will not be triggered off.

Golden retrievers are among the most common dogs in the United States. Unfortunately, many of these retrievers get diabetes because their owners did not do enough research for their breed type in order to get their diet correct from puppy hood.

2. Go out and find a good vetin your area. Ask the vet about natural supplementation for the immune system. Many dog owners ignore this very critical dog diabetes prevention step. Supplementing with organic products such as antioxidants and herbs for the immune system can make a huge impact on preventing diabetes, especially for the dog breeds which are genetically at risk for this disease.

Flea medicine and tick insecticides can possibly diabetes from thetoxic state produced in the body. keeping your dog free of these toxinsyou are helping his immune system stay healthy.

3. Exercise! It is sadening to see so many dogs out there who develop canine diabetes that should never have in the first place had they been active and not become overweight. This of course is the direct responsibility of you, the dog owner. If your dog is inactive and gains weight, he can develop diabetes even if he is not a breed that is genetically at risk.

30min of intense walking two to three times daily is all your dog calls for for optimum health and to keep him in good shape. If you can go jogging with your dog then that is even better. Having your dog swim is also a great option for exercise.

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As a dog lover, for sure, you always see to it that you give nothing but the best for your pet Collie, English Mastiff or Jack Russell Terrier or any other dog breed, for that matter. So, when you go out for groceries, you are making sure that you’re buying some commercial dog food for your dog. But don’t you know that these food for dogs are dangerous for them? This is what Andrew Lewis explained in his book guide called “Dog Food Secrets”. His motivation and inspiration in writing this book is because he has lost once a dear friend of his- his pet dog and it’s all because of commercially-available dog food. Now, he wants to make sure that this will never happen again so, he created this book with years of research and study before debuting this book in the market.

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The Teacup Poodle is very similar to the Toy and the Standard Poodle except for the size. Teacup Poodles weigh anywhere between two and four pounds where the next size Poodle, the Toy Poodle, is ten pounds at maturity. Teacup dogs get the name teacup because they can almost fit into a teacup. These dogs are intelligent, obedient and elegant dogs. They have a non-shedding fur, which makes them very popular. They are very perceptive dogs and love companionship.

Many Teacup Poodle owners have two Teacup Poodles because after having one they know they need another to keep each other company when the owner is away. Teacup Poodles almost become like a child to their owners. They are good dogs and very spoiled dogs. They tolerate being dressed up and having bows put into their fur because it pleases their owner. Celebrities carry their Teacup Poodles everywhere they go, whether it is to the dentist, lunch or dinner parties. They sometimes bring them on the TV set when they are being interviewed.

If you want to buy a Teacup Poodle it would cost you between eight hundred and one thousand dollars. These dogs are considered designer dogs. Their country of origin is France and they come in many colors. Centuries ago they began working in circuses entertaining people and, therefore their personalities as performers, with their charm and intelligence, has evolved into what they are today. All of the European courts, especially the French, enhanced the fad of the pampered pet, which has given the Poodle its position today. Teacup Poodles are, indeed, pampered pets.

The Teacup Poodles grew in popularity in its early years because of their smaller size and, therefore, were cheaper to feed and easier to maintain. The Toy and the Teacup Poodle are the most popular of all of the Poodle varieties. The Teacup Poodles make a mannerly, yet lively, companion for every lifestyle. However, when choosing a Teacup Poodle for a family be sure to consider the delicateness of a four pound dog if there are young children in a home.
Teacup Poodles should be no taller then eight inches tall or weigh more then four pounds. These dogs are very healthy dogs as long as get the proper nutrition in their diets. Sometimes they can get a low sugar hit and a little karo syrup on your finger will take care of this problem. But if food is left out for him during the day there should not be any problem of low sugar.

However healthy these dogs are they are considered to be quite fragile and delicate. They cannot jump off or on a bed or sofa and must be watched carefully so they do not fall off. They can very easily break one of their legs if they were to fall off a bed or a sofa. These dogs are great fun to have around and quite the conversation piece because of their size. They are easy to care for and have a genuine personality and will be very loyal to their owner.

There are several varieties of Poodle types but the Teacup Poodle is the most popular. Any generic Poodle information will teach you how to care for your Teacup Poodle.

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There is always a stand out breed that greatly impacts the rest of its domesticated species. For domestic cats, this breed is the Persian. For horses, that breed has been the Arabian. And for dogs, the breed that has the most influence on all other breeds (and quite a lot of mongrels) is the Standard Poodle. There are four Poodle types (Standard, Miniature, Toy and Teacup), but the Standard is considered the oldest type.

Just how old this breed is, we don’t know. It is guessed by dog experts like the late Roger Caras that the breed stretches back to the days of antiquity. The other three Poodle types are basically just smaller versions of the Standard Poodle. The Standard Poodle is a minimum height of fifteen inches at the withers and often gets a lot bigger than that! Bitches can be found from forty-five to sixty pounds, with dogs (males) from forty-five to seventy pounds.
The body of the Standard Poodle basically looks like a hound in a long curly coat. The legs should be in proportion to the body, the topline (spine) should be level and the dog should stand squarely with their heads and tails naturally held up. When they trot, they often look like they are bouncing. The minimum height is fifteen inches at the shoulder – thankfully, there is no maximum limit. They can weigh anywhere from forty-five to seventy pounds.

And that coat! It’s actually hair and not fur, which is why all Poodle types are often recommended for those with dog allergies. This is where the Standard Poodle falls short of being a perfect dog – their coats require a lot of special attention. They need to go to a professional groomer every six to eight weeks. If this is ignored, the resulting mess will make the dog not only filthy, but also miserable and ill.
The acceptable colors include all solid shades. In show dogs, their entire lips and noses will also be solid colored. It is impossible to find a Poodle that fits the breed standard exactly, so all Standard Poodles will fall short in a few or many places and still be purebred Standard Poodles. If you think that shelter dog is a Standard Poodle, it most likely is.

Common faults in show dogs often seen in pet Standard Poodles include too large, round protruding eyes, an undershot jaw or an overbite, being parti-colored instead of solid colored, having too big splayed feet instead of oval-shaped paws, a curly tail, a tail set too low, a tail held over the back and not up, dogs that are overweight, dogs with a spine that sharply slopes to the hindquarters, or an ewe neck. These are only physical faults and the dog may still make a delightful, almost-perfect pet.

All of the many Poodle types make great family pets. Really good Poodle information can be found online and at the library.

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