http://cherishpet.com Animal health pets supply care of pets Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:20:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As a dog owner, it will be your responsibility to watch out for your dog’s health and well-being. Proper exercise, feeding and attention will go a long way towards keeping her healthy, but you have to be prepared for and knowledgeable of certain issues that may arise in your dog’s ... http://cherishpet.com/your-dogs-health-considerations Pet owners can take several different steps to help control their pet’’s weight. The first is to cut back on treats and snacks. These are generally high in calories and may contribute to weight gain. The second step can be to feed less of the animal’s regular pet food. This ... http://cherishpet.com/weight-gain-prevention Your puppy will need more veterinary care in the first year of life than at any other time. Not only are there concerns of immediate importance, there is a lot your vet can do that will help keep your puppy healthy even when it is all grown up. First visit:You ... http://cherishpet.com/veterinary-calendar All puppies need to be vaccinated against disease according to the schedule provided by your veterinarian. Your veterinarian may provide routine vaccinations for canine distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, coronavirus, parainfluenza, Bordetella, Lyme disease and rabies. Remember, most vaccines must be given over a period of time and require multiple ... http://cherishpet.com/vaccinations If you feel confused about canine Lyme disease, you are certainly not alone. A frequent subject on the news, Lyme disease can be the cause of insidious symptoms in dogs (and in people; cats, however, are unlikely to be affected). Lyme disease is caused by a bacterial spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi, ... http://cherishpet.com/understanding-lyme-disease Starting with this issue, Today’s Breeder is introducing a new regular feature on genetics. This section will include updates on development of the canine genetic linkage map — an important tool in identifying the genes responsible for more than 300 genetic diseases — as well as information on how genetics ... http://cherishpet.com/the-role-of-genetics-in-diets When a breeder learns a top brood bitch is a carrier of a genetic disease, it can be devastating to a breeding program. The breeder’s first thought might be to stop breeding the bitch - and sacrifice a superior bloodline - for fear of producing offspring carriers. A canine genetic ... http://cherishpet.com/the-genetic-gamble 1 Be aware of the plants you have in your house and in your yard. The ingestion of a poisonous plant can be fatal. 2 When cleaning your house, never allow your cat access to the area where cleaning agents are used or stored. Cleaning agents have a variety of properties. ... http://cherishpet.com/ten-tips-for-a-poison-safe-house Are there any special concerns when switching a pet’s diet?Yes, and these concerns apply anytime a change in diet is made for dogs (young or old). Whenever a change in diet is made, it should be done gradually. This helps avoid the digestive upsets and food refusals which can occur ... http://cherishpet.com/switching-a-dog%e2%80%99s-diet It should be no surprise that small dogs have very special nutritional requirements. After all, every reason for which you cherish your small dog is different from those of having a large dog. Researchers have established that small dogs possess a dramatically different metabolism as compared to large breed dogs, ... http://cherishpet.com/small-dogs-need-unique-nutrition