articles by Paw Printz
The four main symptoms of uncomplicated diabetes mellitus are increased thirst, increased urination, weight loss and increased appetite. Diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) is a disease of the pancreas. This is a small but vital organ located near the stomach. It has two significant populations of cells. One group of cells produces the enzymes necessary for proper digestion. The other group, …
Man’s best friend is battling one of man’s worst enemies – obesity. Like people, overweight dogs are at risk for health problems, from arthritis to heart disease. This is one challenge you and your pet can face together. When making your dog your exercise buddy, step one is a trip to the vet. Your vet can evaluate your dog for …
A urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria infects your dog’s immune system. The invasion and colonisation of bacteria in the urinary bladder and/or the upper portion of the urethra often results when the local defence system – which helps protect against infection – is impaired. Dogs will usually suffer from urinary tract infection as a result of ingesting unclean food …
All is going well, you have taught your pup after 7 – 10 days to: walk on a lead, retrieve and come when called. When is the best time to start training your pup? As soon as you bring it home. Not training in a formal way, but in a very relaxed and happy positive form. Lead training should commence …
An important part of treatment for Addison’s disease is to reduce stress. Addison’s disease is an endocrine disorder that develops as a result of insufficient production of adrenal hormones by the adrenal gland. While Addison’s disease in dogs is fairly uncommon and seldom occurs in cats. Canine Addison’s disease has a greater chance of occurring in certain breeds, such as …
Less stress equals a longer life, so keep good company. Most pet owners don’t need reminding that animals make you feel good. But there’s more to it than just feeling glad they’re around. An animal can make you healthy, and help you stay that way. Numerous studies have shown that having pets helps lower our stress levels, decrease blood pressure, …
Get Moving: Daily exercise is one of the keys to your dog’s health. Just walking or playing fetch each day can help keep your dog fit. Man’s best friend is battling one of man’s worst enemies – obesity. Like people, overweight dogs are at risk for health problems, from arthritis to heart disease. This is one challenge you and your …
Canine infectious tracheobronchitis, more commonly known as kennel cough, is a form of bronchitis – similar to that of a chest cold in humans. The classic symptom is a persistent, forceful cough. Kennel cough is an air borne virus, which can be carried in aerosol droplets from the discharge of an infected animals sneeze or cough or via direct contact …
A dogs digestion plays a crucial role in its health. It is from here that the blood will carry nutrients and oxygen, to every last cell in a dogs body. Human digestion begins in the mouth. A dogs digestion begins in its stomach. All the enzymes in their system are geared toward breaking down raw meat in the stomach. By …
