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Dog Age Calculator
Have you ever wondered how old your dog was in dog years? All you have to do is enter his age in human years in this dog calculator and it will automatically compute their age to dog years!
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Heartworm
Heartworm is a disease in dogs that is spread by mosquitoes, causing damage to many organs,
heart failure, and respiratory problems. Heartworm is not easily detected so a veterinarian should determine
whether your dog is heartworm-free or not.
There is alot that you can do to prevent this disease. Begin treatment when a dog reaches 12 weeks of age. Administer daily,
monthly, or yearly medications. Some heartworm pills also prevent intestinal parasites and include a flea prevention
component. Quite a few brands are available by prescription: Filaribits®, Heartgard®, Interceptor®, Iverhart® Plus,
Revolution®, and Sentinel®, are just a few of the Heartworm medication that can be administered.
Grape/Raisin's BAD!
The acute danger to dogs from grapes and raisins has been uncovered only since about 2000, and made public
very slowly since then. At present the cause is not known. Whatever the reason, since only small quantities are necessary to induce kidney
failure, dogs should not be fed grapes or raisins at all.
Poisoning
If you think that your dog has eaten a poisonous substance, call for help quickly,
even if your dog isn't showing any symptoms like vomiting, loss of consciousness, quick breathing or extreme
salivation. When you call your vet for help make sure that you know what your dog ate and when he/she ate it.
Know your dogs stats (weight, age, sex) and symptoms.
Your smoking and your dog
Research shows that the chances of your canine friend developing cancer are greater
if they live in smoking households compared to dogs from non-smoking households. The more people that smoke in
the household, the higher your dogs risk of cancer and other respiratory problems.
Medication for your Dog
Many medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, can help dogs who are suffering
from diseases, infections, parasitic infestations, and general discomforting conditions. Before giving your dog any medications, consult your veterinarian