http://doghealthguide.biz Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:35:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! http://doghealthguide.biz/uncategorized/hello-world Trimming your dogs nails can be a frustrating and unpleasant experience for both you and your pet but it doesn’t have to be  - if you go about it the right way. The key to making this experience more pleasant is to get your dog used to having his feet handled.  ... http://doghealthguide.biz/dog-care-tips/how-to-trim-your-dogs-nails If you are a dog owner, you’ll probably have to deal with ear mites at least once and probably more than once in your dogs lifetime since ear mites in dogs are moderately common.  These tiny parasites are barely noticeable by the naked eye and resemble small crabs.  The like ... http://doghealthguide.biz/dog-care-tips/dog-ear-mites Dog skin conditions can be problematic to diagnose and even more problematic to resolve.  Yet, they are of crucial importance as they are irritating to your dog and can make him look less than desirable. Skin conditions in dogs can range from small hot spots to their entire coat falling out ... http://doghealthguide.biz/dog-care-tips/recognizing-dog-skin-conditions We often think of our pets as family members, but the truth is that dogs are not people and dog nutrition needs differ from those of humans.  Sure, they need proteins, fats, carbohydrates and vitamins and minerals just like people do, but in order for your dog to be healthy ... http://doghealthguide.biz/dog-care-tips/your-dogs-nutritional-needs It’s not one of the most pleasant aspects of pet ownership, but dog intestinal parasites is something that every dog owner has to deal with from time to time.  To keep your dog healthy, it’s important to be aware of the different parasites that can take up residence in your ... http://doghealthguide.biz/dog-care-tips/dog-intestinal-parasites Dog hip dysplasia, or canine hip dysplasia as it is more frequently called is a bone disease that happens more often in larger dogs like the German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Retriever and Dalmation although it can strike any breed. This developmental orthopedic disease happens when the hip socket is not well developed ... http://doghealthguide.biz/dog-care-tips/dog-hip-dysplasia Like people, dogs can develop cataracts with age.  This is a normal part of aging and can be corrected but doesn’t necessarily have to be.  Dog cataracts can also develop due to a trauma or some sort of infection or toxin.  While cataracts are typically seen in older dogs, they ... http://doghealthguide.biz/dog-care-tips/what-you-should-know-about-dog-cataracts Just like with people, extra pounds on a dog can translate to increased risk of illness, lameness and shortened life span.  But unlike people, dogs don’t really care if they are overweight, so it is up to you to put your overweight dog on a diet, or make sure that ... http://doghealthguide.biz/dog-care-tips/a-good-diet-for-overweight-dogs The topic of cleaning dogs teeth is sometimes met with laughter and funny looks but the fact is that there is nothing funny about a dog with bad teeth.  Just like humans, dogs need to practice good oral hygiene as having bad teeth can lead to a lot of health ... http://doghealthguide.biz/dog-care-tips/how-to-clean-your-dogs-teeth