Showing posts with label pet medicine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pet medicine. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Looking for a Basset Hound?

Considering the irresistible appeal of a Basset, that forces many people to buy it, Even before realizing its need in relation to surroundings and environment. It certainly helps if one has some ideas on the needs of a hound as robust as Basset hound before visiting the pet store as there are chances after seeing a Basset you may be compelled to buy it. Its unique appearance is arresting, attractive and dignified. Naturally Basset Hounds are well tempered, affectionate, sociable, friendly and loyal. Basset Hounds are robust Hounds that don’t require any special diet as an adult and if you are picking a Basset in its early days it can be very responsive to training. It’s a sensitive dog so all correction during training should be done with extreme care or else the basset is prone to become timid or shy. Also if not treated with considerable understanding it might become stubborn, willfully disobedient or non-cooperative. If treated and trained well there can be no better a canine companion than a Basset hound. It though does not need a vigorous exercise regimen on a daily basis it is always advisable to give it a fairly long walk daily to keep it in good health and mood. While getting a young pup one must assume that the pup is not stupid but understand that a hound’s memory is retentive but its intelligence is limited. The pup will therefore take little time in adapting so it’s unreasonable to expect from it to be responsive to the owner’s changing mood and has to be dealt in a consistent temperament. Some activities that look good when it’s a pup like tug and biting your dresses may be fun but be alert to avoid acts like these that can become a problem when the hound is adult. A pup that is supposed to live indoors or spend its life as a companion in a house should be taught house manners during its early days. Teaching house manners will not prove difficult if you can tackle with patience and determination. Pups always take meals at frequent intervals so its likely that they would try to relive themselves as frequently. Pups should be watched carefully so that they can be put in a place where you intend it to relive itself so that they get accustomed. After every meals, a considerable time of playing, when you see the pups going round etc. Look for these subtle symptoms and act accordingly. Don’t get frustrated with accidents, they are bound to happen. Pups might not relive them as soon as you put them there it might take a while wait with your pups and reward him once he is done. This will encourage it in anticipation of a reward for a job done to your satisfaction. Its impossible to guess right the exact time to teach your dog to be clean and obedient in your house but with determination and care every dog learns it pretty soon. Remember firmness coupled with affection will build up a bond of respect , confidence and faithfulness which will only grow with the years.


By. Babu Banik

Show quality Basset hounds and Jack Russel terrier from champion parents available , with micro chip and all other documentation and health certificates Contact Babu Banik 9339952258.


Monday, June 16, 2008

Canine Pyometra – Serious Issue Of Concern For The Dog Owners

The canine pyometra or the uterine infection is one of the most serious issues of concern for the dog owners –especially who have the female dogs. The condition may turn out to be fatal if left untreated within time either by the dint of right medicines or surgical removal of the uterus. As a matter of fact there are lots of antibiotics that may be come to a great help, although it is also quite true that antibiotics alone may not be an effective solution in such cases. Hence it is advisable to visit a registered veterinary practitioner and to steer clear of any experimentation.

Symptoms Of Pyrometer In Dogs

It is really quite tough for the general flock to ascertain if the dog is really suffering from uterine infection, although there are certain symptoms for the condition. Increased drinking accompanied by frequent urination are the leading sings of the bacterial toxin that is associated to the condition of pyometra.

Another vital symptom of the canine pyometra may be a discharge from the vulva of an unspayed (intact) female apart form the normal discharge that are usually seen during the estrus period – a period when the female dog is in heat. The pus may also ooze out if the female is suffering from the pyometra.

Lethargy, refusal of food, enlarged abdomen, fever, and high WBC count are some of the other symptoms of pyometra incanines.

Diagnosis Of Canine Pyometra

Since it is really quite hard to say for sure if your female dog has pyometra, hence the help of the renowned vet has to be sought to ascertain the presence of the uterine infection. The uterine infections can be ruled out by the dint of the X-ray and/or Ultrasonography. The vet may recommend certain other laboratory examinations as well.

Treatment

When it comes to pyometra in dogs, it is of utmost significance to take the right action in right time. The doctor would prescribe antibiotics in combination with the other requisite medicines. With the early treatment ther is a recovery rate of about 85 to 90 % cases of pyometra dogs, but the condition may be nightmare and will turn out to be deadly for the dogs if left untreated.

However the best treatment for the condition is to spay the female dog. Spaying means removal of uterus and overies. The vet may recommend the administration of prostaglandins in combination of antibiotics, which may turn out to be beneficial for “open pyometra”, although it cannot help resist the condition to happen again.for “closed pyometra” this simple treatment would be an utter flop.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

My community cage




I have a fairly large cage where I house three cockateil, three love birds and a pair of finch. They were all left overs after I made a stock clearence sale. I have housed them together and have kept in my office. They all go along well each other.