DOG ARTHRITIS

I found something interesting a checklist for arthritis for dogs Sometimes we don't know what to look for and this might help
ARTHRITIS CHECKLIST

Does your pet limp after excercise

Is your pet reluctant to jump up into the car

Doesn't want to go for a walk or gets tired easily on walks when he or she never did before

stiff after sitting for awhile

rests more than before

is in pain in cold weather

doesn't want to climb stairs

won't jump on sofa or bed anymore

has lost interest in food

does not want to sit or stand would rather lay down

bites at certain joints on leg

seems depressed

has decrease in muscle mass

is uncomfortable when touched on hips or tail

is not comfortable when squatting to eliminate

I did find a natural solution I have not tryed it on my dogs and I do have a female I believe is starting to have trouble
It is

Muscle and Joint support
It treats symtoms of existing arthritis
improves ease of movement
reduces stiffness and pain fo swollen joints
reduce toxins and acid buildup
ensure healthy strong muscles, tendons, cartilage, and bone
cleanse and purify system

I know I keep mentioning http://www.petalive.com/
its because they have so many great products for dogs and alot of research has gone into their site
In future blogs I will be researching more natural remedies and places to go for help other places to look
In the mean time lets keep our pets healthy
Thanks

http://www.ambassedorrottweilers.com/
http://www.petalive.com/
http://www.nativeremedies.com/
http://www.vonsederhausrotts.com/
http://www.petsbynature.com/
www.drfostersmith.com

WARNING Garlic can be hazardous to your dog

This is Rusty and Peanut our little min-pins They think their big just like our Rottweilers

I've given my dogs powdered garlic for years and fresh garlic in their food to enhance their health and deter fleas and its worked most of the time. I always thought I was doing good for them until now when I found an article on www.petsbynature.com by Laura Murphy about the dangers of garlic. So I went on line and found more articles about garlic and studies that made me think. So I want to share this with you and let you decide what you think is best for your dog.

Its been thought for a long time that garlic provides many healthy benefits. When fed regularly it stimulates white blood cells, prevents tumors,decrease blood cholesterol. Vets have suggested to us for years to use garlic as treatment for allergies, asthma, diabetes, cancer,infections, intestinal parasites, and kidney desease also for natural control of fleas and parasite repellent. Now with that kind of review wouldn't you add it to you pets diet? Of course you would.

Now lets look at the new studies on garlic.

Garlic is part of the onion family along with leeks and shallots. research indicates onions can be harmful, if not deadly to our pets. More and more studies are being done on garlic and all indicate that it to can pose serious health risks when fed to cats and dogs. It is indicated that its toxic when given in excessive amounts. The problem is what is excessive amounts how do you judge that. Unfortunately no one knows what excessive amounts really is.

Garlic is used as flavor enhancers in food. This enhancer can cause Heinz body anemia, resulting in a break down of the red blood cells and anemia, studies indicate garlic shouldn't be fed to dogs.

The effects of garlic include vomiting, diarrhea, anemia, tachycardia "irregular heart beat" weakness, liver damage, allergic reactions,asthmatic attacks, contact dermatitis, and gastrointestinal damage.

There are many forms of garlic fresh raw, cooked,dryed, oil of garlic all are a serious risk.The bulbs, bublets, flowers, and stems are all poisonous

Many over the counter dog foods have garlic in them If you feel you don't want to feed your dog garlic you will have to check ingredient labels before purchasing.

The entire article can be viewed at www.petsbynature.com and thank-you Laura for allowing me to use parts of your article in my blog.

I don't know about you but I've decided to quit using garlic for my dogs because no one knows exact amounts that will cause illness to my dogs Its not worth the risk for me to possibly harm my dogs What do you think?

AKC help

Here's one of our puppies from a litter that was really nice. Looks like he means business.

I thought this information might be helpful for people just getting their dog and needing information and places with people to answer questions.

The American Kennel Club is very helpful in so many ways and many of us don't realize that Listed below are places to e-mail for information and if you don't have e-mail heres a number to call

919-233-9767 customer service

General info: info@akc.org.

Agility: agility@akc.org.

Canine Good Citizen Program: cgc@akc.org.

AKC Canine Health Foundation: akcchf@aol.com

Canine Legislation Issues: doglaw@akc.org

AKC Companion Animal Recovery: To enroll a dog in CAR, call 1-800-252-7894 To report a lost dog call the 800 number or e-mail found@akc.org

DNA Certification: dna@akc.org

Foreign Registration: foreign@akc.org

Junior Showmanship: juniors@akc.org

Library: library@akc.org

AKC Museum of the Dog: dogarts@aol.com 1-314-821-3647

Obedience: obedience@akc.org

Order Desk: orderdesk@akc.org

Performance Events:

Coonhound Events: coonhound@akc.org

Earthdog Events: earthdog@akc.org

Field Trials: fieldtrials@akc.org

Herding Events: herding@akc.org

Hunting Tests: huntingtests@akc.org

Lure Course Events: coursing@akc.org

Tracking Events: tracking@akc.org

AKC Public Education: publiced@akc.org or 1-919-233-3718

If you have questions on something that is not covered here call customer service or visit AKC customer service on line at http://www.akc.org/ to learn more