Charles Burke

There may be no warning before dog worms strike.

It was about two AM, when beneath our bed the new puppy we’d brought home from the pound just a month earlier began screaming.

Not yipping or whining — this was the kind of agonized screams that’ll stand your hair up on end. Our cute, playful new puppy was being eaten alive from inside.

He had worms, even though he’d received all the right shots just a few weeks before.

Now he was dying, right there under our bed, and we weren’t able to save him. The worms were just too advanced.

He had been a happy little guy, playful and filled with fun. So that night — and those screams — have stayed with me a very long time.

An experience like that will change your attitude fast. It sure changed mine. Up till then I’d been a bit cavalier about health care for my pets.

However, dog worms are serious business. They need to be treated as soon as possible. And even if you’re not sure, get your dog tested anyway, just to be safe. Being safe is far better than listening helplessly to your dog die in the night.

If your dog has diarrhea, the cause can be dog worms and you should make an appointment with your vet as soon as possible.

To determine if dog worms are the problem you will need to take a stool sample to your vet. In some cases, however, dog worms can occur even when your dog has normal stools. A yearly stool exam is needed to make sure your dog doesn’t have worms. Puppies should be checked more often.

There are several types of worms. Your vet can test for all kinds and give the appropriate treatment.

Roundworms are the most common, and are usually found in newborn puppies. Older dogs usually don’t have problems with roundworms.

Hookworms are also common. This worm lodges in the small intestine of the dog. When your dog has hookworms he will often have vomiting and diarrhea. In young puppies this can cause anemia and other complications.

Whipworms live in the junction where the large and small intestines meet. These worms cause inflammation in the lower part of the GI tract, and the symptoms resemble those of colitis. Whipworms are difficult to diagnose, but your vet will usually treat your dog according to the clinical signs.

Some dog worms need a host in order to be transmitted. This type includes tapeworms. Fleas most often serve as the host to carry these worms.

The flea ingests the eggs and acts as host for the larvae. then the dog swallows the flea with its tapeworm already present.

Often dogs with tapeworms do not show clinical signs. With no obvious symptoms, this makes it hard to diagnose the problem. However, if you often see your dog rubbing his bottom along the ground or on the floor, he may have an infestation of tapeworms.

It’s important to get your dog checked. You don’t have to learn the hard way like I did.

Dog worms are a serious health hazard. They impact your dog’s health and should be taken care of the minute you even suspect there could be a problem.

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Niall Kennedy

It is hard to get an early diagnosis of lyme disease in your own dog. The first sign of lyme disease in humans is a rash, well; animals do not develop this rash. Lyme disease is also not one of the first illnesses that the veterinarian looks for when you take your dog in for a visit. Many other common illnesses can produce some of the same symptoms, so it can be hard to detect.

Lyme disease does affect each dog different as it does with humans. Many dogs that are affected with lyme disease seem to be in pain and many stop eating. They may even run very high fevers. Lyme disease affects the entire body and some dogs may become lame and then even if untreated the lameness can disappear but can reappear later on. Your dog may not even show any signs of an illness for a long period of time and in fact have lyme disease, and then the symptoms can show up a year later.

Diagnosis of lyme disease can be done with a blood test. But, if your dog has had the illness for a long time even confirming that it is, in fact lyme disease can be hard to prove. In many cases, the antibodies that are present when a dog has lyme disease may have already disappeared or have not been created yet.

So, of course, the best way to go to ensure that your dog does not contract lyme disease is in the prevention. Always groom your dog after they have been outdoors in and around where ticks live, high grass, thick brush, or even in the woods.

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Weeks after the Customs Department seized their aircraft for evasion of duty payments, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued notices to the Ambani brothers for allegedly evading octroi on two planes and one helicopter located at Mumbai. The octroi evasion has been calculated at Rs 16 lakh for Mukesh Ambani’s Falcon plane and Rs 18 lakh for Anil Ambani’s Bombardier plane and a helicopter, officials told Newsline. While the former’s aircraft is registered with his Reliance Commercial Developers Private Ltd, the latter’s are with his Reliance Transport and Travel Private Ltd. After almost a month of investigation, it was found that there has been octroi evasion as well on the two aircraft and one helicopter,” said Joint Municipal Commissioner (Octroi) V Radha. The Customs Department had issued showcause notices to a list of industrial houses in July and Radha said that BMC would track the cases of those linked to Mumbai in that list. read more

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Eric Shannon

When looking to purchase a purebred dog, you need to search for a breeder from which to purchase the animal. This can typically be as simple as opening the advertising part of your local newspaper, however you need to be sure that you’re choosing a reputable breeder. There are many ways to verify that the breeder you’re contacting is dependable, knowledgeable, professional, and trustworthy.

The first thing to do is ask for references. All good breeders will be happy to show you references from clients he’s previously worked with. These will be individuals or families who have bought a puppy or even used a stud service and will be eager to share their experiences. Someone you know is also a very good option recommends picking a breeder that. If your friend or family member was happy with the treatment and service he received, you will probably be pleased also.

When you meet the breeder, be prepared to answer plenty of questions. An outstanding breeder will probably ask you more questions than you ask him. Great breeders want to make sure that the dogs they breed are positioned in the right type of situation. They could ask if you have kids, what size home or property you have, and many more questions to help them let you know whether the puppy you want to buy is the right breed for you and your family. A breeder that does not ask these kinds of questions might just be out for the money from selling the litter and is probably not the sort of breeder you wish to get your dog from. A top-notch breeder always has the best interest of both the puppy and the clients as his top priority.

You will also want to secure some type of guarantee. A very good breeder has already had the puppies looked at for potential health risks prior to ever selling the dog. A few problems though, aren’t detectable until later in life. If you acquire a Labrador pup, for instance, and 6 months later see that it’s got hip dysplasia (a genetic defect in the hip joints, it’s typically undetectable until the puppy is about a year old), an honest breeder will give you a refund, because this ailment comes along with thousands of dollars in vet bills. Genetic defects like this one are avoided by utilizing selective breeding (hip dysplasia in dogs has between a twenty-five percent and eighty-five percent chance that it’s hereditary), however, periodically, a puppy will contract the disorder even if there isn’t a history of it in either parent’s bloodlines.

Besides searching the newspaper or using the world wide web for a breeder, they can be located through local veterinarian’s offices, pet supply stores, and at dog shows. Dog shows are an incredibly wonderful option since the breeders that attend these shows are typically showing 1 of their dogs or even are there to see the performance of one that they bred and sold in the past. Their presence also shows a commitment to their dogs, which is a positive sign that you might want to do business with this breeder.

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Eric Shannon is a freelance author who also publishes the Dog Lovers Report, which is a biweekly newsletter with a very large readership. He also runs Beds For Doggies, which carries a large selection of Dog Beds, Dog Couches, and Dog Furniture.

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Each year, they race 1,971 miles through the snow and ice of the Alaskan wilderness, weighed down by sleeping bags, a small tent, a stove that weathers the wind, flares, a hatchet and other gear they’ll need to survive if conditions deteriorate. McCain’s VP pick Sarah Palin hugs her husband Todd on February 10th, 2008, at the start of the Tesoro Iron Dog, the longest snowmobile race in the world. From Wasilla, Alaska — the hometown of John McCain’s vice presidential pick, Sarah Palin — northwest to Nome and then east to Fairbanks, two-person teams compete in the Iron Dog, the longest snowmobile race in the world. While many Washington types and political families might never dream of subjecting themselves to those conditions, that’s not the case for Palin and her husband, Todd. A professional snowmobiler, Todd Palin is a four-time race champion, winning his last title in 2007 with competition partner Scott Davis. Two weeks ago, Todd Palin signed up for the February 2009 race, which would be his 16th run as a competitor. read more

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Matthew Seigneur

What is canine diabetes?

Canine diabetes is a condition where there is a deficiency of the hormone insulin or maybe insensitivity to it. Inside the islet cells of the pancreas insulin is produced.

Insulin is usually responsible for controlling the body’s main fuel, glucose. Insulin does this by preventing the glucose production in the liver and it also ensures that glucose that is taken in from food that is in excess is put into body stores.

In a dog that has canine diabetes, they do not have enough insulin to turn off the glucose production by the liver or to store it efficiently.

What this means is that the glucose rises and will exceed a level in which the kidneys let the glucose into the urine. This will cause the need to urinate more frequently.
What are the signs of canine diabetes?

Excessive urination is one of the first signs you will notice, with also the intake of more water. Dog with canine diabetes also tend to lose weight because they breakdown stores of fat and protein in order to make glucose and ketones in the liver.

Other signs may include cataracts, increased appetite, decrease in activity, and recurring infections.

How do you treat canine diabetes?

Insulin is the best treatment for canine diabetes. It has to be given by injection because it is a protein and would be digested if given in a tablet.

With careful treatment of mixing the insulin you will be able to treat your dog with care. Your vet will be able to prescribe the correct type of insulin and help you know exactly how to mix and how to administer the insulin.

How do I keep my dog’s diabetes stabilized?

Your vet will help with getting the correct dosage of insulin. Every dog is different as every human is different, so please always check with your vet before changing the amount of insulin for your dog.

Make sure you keep your dogs diet constant each and every day; this will help in keeping canine diabetes under control. It is best to use commercially produced special diet formulas for dogs with canine diabetes.

As long as you keep your dog on his proper diet and give him his insulin as prescribed by your vet, your dog will be able to live a long and happy life.

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A neighborhood in Peru’s capital, Lima, has passed a law prohibiting families living in apartments from having more than one dog. People living in houses are allowed two dogs, while those found with more will be subject to hefty fines. According to an order published in the country’s official gazette on Thursday, residents of Jesus Maria, a middle-class area in Lima, have said there are just too many dogs, and too much barking. Families with more than the permitted number of dogs will face fines of up to 700 soles ($237), and could have their furry friends removed. But Maria Solano, 70, said she would never let that happen to her two dogs, Boni and Fiama, adopted off the street 5 years ago. read more

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A resident who lives near Ithaca’s Thompson Park says she urged the heavily tattooed man to steer his dog clear of a bat lying on the ground in the park Sunday. She says the man picked up the bat intending to place it in a tree and it bit him. She alerted health officials but the dog walker left before they arrived. The bat was later determined to be rabid and officials are appealing for the man to come in for rabies treatment. Get breaking news | Most popular stories | Dining and Travel deals all via e-mail! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. read more

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