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How to Care for an Old Dog

Do you have an old dog? Had not noticed that this old dog shows changes in the activity? This is because elderly dogs have many problems, especially health.

When we could say that they have getting old? They called as old dog if they reach 7 years old, or if we calculate with the human equivalent is 49 years old. At these age they need more intensive treatment. Here are some programs that we recommend for the "better life for the old dog":

As the elderly man, a routine examination to the vet is very important, at least twice a year. Veterinarians will examine the condition of your dog through physical examination or with a specific diagnostic test that will be tailored to the age, race and health status.

Veterinarians will usually recommend a blood test and urin, more than that if necessary will be conducted inspections ECG / rays chest cavity. Test is important to know the extent to which the body is still a role and can be a normal tool for early diagnosis of health problems in the next days.

Do not forget to keep vaccinate and prevent parasites infection. Old dog is less resistant to get diseases and more vulnerable to the infection. So, make sure to keep booster vaccinations and perform routine preventive action against heart worms. Protect your dogs against external parasites such as lice, tick and mite.

Last but not least, make sure your vet knows the condition when they went health and get behavioral changes in your dog.

photo source:

www.flickr.com/photos/dr_ozda/2407570631 – Good Old Dogs III by dr.Ozda

www.flickr.com/photos/7422037@N06/2840981460 – Worlds Oldest Dog by BlueisCoool

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Pets Annual Vaccination

Recently there has been much controversy over annual vaccinations of your pets. Many reports and read dozens of articles on the negative if not deadly effect vaccinations may have on your pet.Many older human and veterinary doctors can recall the devastation of communicable disease, before the advent of vaccinations and antibiotics.

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Dog Vaccination Programs

Vaccination is a precaution against the disease in animals, especially dogs. Vaccination relative effectively in lowering incident certain diseases in dogs, but it still needs to be supported by way of good maintenance.

Basically, all races need a dog vaccination, including dogs, or hybrid local / mix. The assumption that local dogs do not need vaccinations actually less accurate, because the disease can still These strategic attack dog race of all. Some of these diseases can cause infections that are fatal for our pet animals.

At the age of 2 months a dog can begin to receive vaccination. Vaccination can only be given on health animals. Puppy vaccination program that has more appeal in the kitten. There are several stages in the vaccination of dogs before they can receive the full vaccination, repeated each year.

After the vaccination was given the new antibody titer will be achieved after a maximum of 14 days. Therefore the new dog should receive the vaccination really be taken on its maintain. The things that can be done with the vaccination include:

1. dog should not be purchased directly on the vaccine, and adopted it at home for 1 week.

2. After vaccination, dogs should not be given directly transferred to the new environment or long traveling.

3. You can use dry shampoos are sold in the pet store.

4. As possible contact with a dog that has not been clearly preventable health status after vaccination, especially the first 2 weeks after vaccination.

5. Dog should be placed on the environment be spared from the cold weather / rain.

In dogs, there are 6 strategic disease that can be prevented by vaccination, the distemper, parvo virus, Leptospirosis, infectious canine hepatitis, kennel cough, and rabies. Two of the disease and rabies Leptospirosis is a zoonosis / contagious to humans. Children can receive the vaccination of dogs against the disease is gradually in accordance with the development of the age.

By providing vaccination program, according to the likelihood of a good pet animal infected by a disease we will be strategically reduced. And also the maintenance of good health, the animals will be more confident again during his life.

Clinical Signs of Parvo Virus Infection

Canine parvo virus causes lethargy; loss of appetite; fever; vomiting; and severe, often bloody, diarrhea. Vomiting and diarrhea can cause rapid dehydration, and most deaths from parvo virus occur within 48 to 72 hours following onset of clinical signs. If your puppy or dog shows any of these signs, you should contact your veterinarian promptly.

Vaccination is important. Young puppies are very susceptible to infection, particularly because the natural immunity provided in their mothers’ milk may wear off before the puppies’ own immune systems are mature enough to fight off infection. If a puppy is exposed to canine parvo virus during this gap in protection, it may become ill. An additional concern is that immunity provided by a mother’s milk may interfere with an effective response to vaccination. This means even vaccinated puppies may occasionally succumb to parvo virus. To narrow gaps in protection and provide optimal protection against parvo virus during the first few months of life, a series of puppy vaccinations are administered.

source: avma brochure, image: cvmbs.colostate.edu

Puppies and Kittens Vaccinations Series

Very young puppies and kittens are highly susceptible to infectious diseases because their immune systems are not fully mature. While nursing, their mother’s milk contains antibodies (special proteins) that provide some immunity to diseases; however, these maternal antibodies do not last long, and there may be gaps in protection as the milk antibodies decrease and the puppies’ or kittens’ immune system isn’t yet capable of fighting off infection.

In many instances, the first dose of a vaccine serves to prime the pet’s immune system against the virus or bacteria while subsequent doses help to further stimulate the immune system to produce the antibodies needed to protect a pet from specific diseases. To keep these gaps in protection as small as possible and to provide optimal protection against disease in the first few months of life, a series of vaccinations are scheduled, usually 3-4 weeks apart.

For most puppies and kittens, the final vaccination in the series is administered at about 4 months of age; however, in some situations, a veterinarian may alter this schedule based on an individual animal’s risk factors. Remember that an incomplete series of vaccinations may lead to incomplete protection, making puppies and kittens vulnerable to infection.

source: avma brochure, image source: Highway 29 Veterinary Hospital

Canine Distemper (Dog Distemper)

Canine distemper is a highly contagious and serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and, often, the nervous systems of puppies and dogs. Puppies and dogs usually become infected through airborne exposure to the virus contained in respiratory secretions of an infected dog or wild animal.

All dogs are at risk but puppies younger than four months old and dogs that have not been vaccinated against canine distemper are at increased risk of acquiring the disease.

The first sign of distemper is eye discharge that may appear watery to pus-like. Subsequently, dogs develop fever, nasal discharge, coughing, lethargy, reduced appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. In later stages, the virus may attack the nervous system, bringing about seizures, twitching, or partial or complete paralysis. Occasionally, the virus may cause footpads to harden.

How to prevent Canine Distemper?

Vaccination and avoiding contact with infected animals are key elements of canine distemper prevention.

Vaccination is important. Young puppies are very susceptible to infection, particularly because the natural immunity provided in their mothers’ milk may wear off before the puppies’ own immune systems are mature enough to fight off infection. To protect adult dogs, pet owners should be sure that their dog’s distemper vaccination is up-to-date. Ask your veterinarian about a recommended vaccination program for your canine companion.

Below are kinds of vaccines that often used to prevent canine distemper:

article source: AVMA brochure "What you should know about Canine Distemper"

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