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Vitahound recognizes owners our treating their pets like one of the family. The Veterinarian profession is not designed to address the modern dog owner's concerns about their canine's health. Dog health requires owners to consider prevention as the primary strategy for their dog's health and VitaHound.com is forum dedicated to this purpose.

Diarrhea is a sign of intestinal disease in dogs just as in humans. Eating inappropriate food is one of the main causes of diarrhea. There are also worms, bacterial infections, viral infections, and parasites causing diarrhea in dogs. Many dog owners feel frustrated because what’s good for them might not necessarily be good for their pets. When a diarrhea is severe you might need a solution from the vet. Your dog will lose lots of fluids & therefore dehydration is inevitable. In any case, better safe than sorry. Contact your vet immediately if your dog has diarrhea.

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Each year vets report more cases of dogs poisoned by chocolate. Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine which can be very toxic to dogs. Theobromine is found in cocoa beans, caffeine in coffee and tea. The highest concentration of theobromine is found in dark chocolate. Milk chocolate is less dangerous as it contains less amount of caffeine. Chocolate could be very harmful even if you administer moderate amounts to your dog. One of the symptoms of chocolate dog poisoning is fever*. Other symptoms might include low blood pressure, increased heart rate, diarrhea, vomiting, etc.

Tibetan Mastiff dogs are becoming increasingly more popular in China, and that has some people very concerned. For centuries, the Tibetan Mastiff was considered the protector of Tibet. Animal welfare activists are raising questions about the $ 600,000 price tag being paid for some purebred animals. Post resource - Tibetan Mastiff popularity raising questions of animal welfare by Newystype.com.

Why Tibetan Mastiffs are popular

We’ve got great news!! The new Flexpet Shelter Program has launched! We’re excited to share this news with our customers and the entire pet community. We’ve created a program to help the neediest dogs get healthier joints, feel more energetic and increase their chances for adoption. Check out the press release below:
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Dog’s Addison disease occurs generally when your dog is under heavy stress. This disease is more common in dogs than in humans and it happens more often in female dogs. The dog’s adrenal glands stop working properly. These glands regulate the way a dog's body controls levels of water, sugar and salt. There are two hormones normally deficient in dogs with Addison disease: cortisol and aldosterone. Cortisol helps to deal with stress besides converting food into energy and managing the inflammatory response of the dog’s immune system.

Aspirin can affect dogs as much as it affects humans. It causes renal failure and affects the circulatory system. However, if you give your dog the right dosage it’ll alleviate pain, reduce fever* and inflammation. Make sure you take your dog's temperature with thermoPet, the only non-contact dog’s thermometer I know of. Ask your vet about the right dosage to give to your dog. Aspirin can be very toxic. Some symptoms might include anxiety, blood vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, extreme thirst, etc.

Your doggy will love it since is non-contact. I purchased this thermometer* at Amazon for $89.99 USA dollars and thought was a good investment since there is nothing like it out there. I read on a website that the only way to know if your dog has a fever is by taking his rectal temperature but that’s not true. I searched on Google bar for a dog’s thermometer and this one came out. It takes your doggy’s temp without touching your pet. Due to the toxic risks of mercury, glass thermometers aren’t that popular any more.

Usually people are allergic to dogs with lots of hair. However, some people are allergic to dog saliva and urine. The best way to find out if you are allergic to certain type of dog is trying being around it for some time. You might need to spend at least a week with the dog you are purchasing and observe how you react to it. Keeping your dog in the patio, bathing your pet weekly, keeping your pet away from the furniture, washing your hands after touching your dog, and using allergy-reducing sprays might help.