Dog Obesity
Numerous studies have revealed that more people are obese nowadays than ever before and we are not the only ones. Not only are people getting fatter than ever before so are their dogs; and the phenomenon could have major implications for both groups. Overweight dogs run a lot of similar risks that obese people do. When a dog is above weight it is at higher risk of heart disease, respiratory ailments, weak joints and other problems. In short; it is every bit as dangerous for a dog to be carrying extra weight as it is for a individual – perhaps more so due to the shorter lifespan that dogs have. An overweight eight year old dog is akin to an overweight fifty-six year old man and subject to many of the same health risks.
Fortunately for us and our dogs; the equation is associative and works the same in the opposite direction. Just as a healthy diet and plenty of good cardiovascular exercise can trim down a chubby man; it can also take the extra weight off of a dog.
Dog Grooming
Just like a shiny head of hair means good health for us humans, a shiny coat of fur on a dog means your dog is in good health. In fact, a nice, lustrous coat of fur is one of the strongest indicators that your pooch is enjoying good dog health. Proper dog grooming is important in promoting good dog health.
Worming Multiple Cats
Ah yes, everyone’s favourite pet chore. One day you clean your cats’ box and discover little white chunks of what appear to be cooked spaghetti lodged in the faeces, that is, until one starts to move. You know then that it’s time to deworm your cats. If your vet says that your cat doesn’t have anything particularly tough or nasty then they may recommend a regular schedule using commercial cat dewormers that can be found readily in any pet store. Your veterinarian even may have a good general purpose dewormer on hand for your use. Fortunately, there is a wide range of deworming medicines available on the market. Most are liquid or pill form.