Owning a dog that keeps you company or protects you is a responsibility, just like our pets are loyal to us, we should take adequate care to meet their needs and requirements. As a responsible pet owner we should always know when you sick dogs symptoms need to be more closely observed. Minor medical problems if not attended to properly and in a timely fashion result in complications that can cause severe problems for the health of our dog, diagnosing a medical problem with our pet can save a lot of pain and suffering to the pet and lead to a healthier life for the pet.
Constipation in a dog is a minor problem that can be avoided or even after onset treated effectively if pay attention to your sick dogs symptoms, but if this type of condition in a dog is untreated for a long time it can lead to many other serious ailments. Canine constipation is basically a medical condition in a dog, which can be defined by a visible difficulty in a dog’s bowel movements. As a pet owner it is necessary for us to keep a watch on our dog, if the dog is living indoors and requires supervised outdoor bathroom visits you should be able to identify the onset of constipation immediately, but if you are a dog owner whose dog spends a lot of time outdoors it might take you some time to realize that your dog is constipated. It is your duty as a loving pet owner to keep a watch on your pet’s health and well being. Keep a watch out for behavioral changes that might indicate a medical problem.
There are several sick dog symptoms that will let you know that your dog is constipated, if you notice any of these symptoms it is advisable to consult a qualified veterinarian who is able to treat you pet effectively, constipation in a dog needs proper care to be relieved. It is advisable to not give a pet laxative, meant for human consumption unless explicitly prescribed by a qualified veterinarian. Major symptoms of canine constipation include:
Trouble with bowel movement:
You will notice that your dog is having difficulty with bowel movement. A constipated dog will show signs of agitation in this situation, it will whine, run in circles, and repeatedly attempt to go to the bathroom without success. You should be able to notice this.
Condition of Bowels:
If the dog is successful in making a bowel movement but you suspect constipation you should be able to notice that the resulting product is small, hard and dry. This is also an indication of constipation.
Avoiding food:
Constipated dogs feel bloated and heavy and will refuse to eat food because they are suffering, a dog refusing food when it should eat is a sign that it might be constipated, observe for other signs.
Difficulty Walking:
Significant collection of waste matter in a dog’s intestine might cause it to avoid normal everyday activities; it will also make it difficult for the dog to walk. If you notice this kind of behavior, talk to a vet.
Your veterinarian is best qualified to treat canine constipation, they will advise you about the medication that can help relieve the symptoms as well as a proper diet that can help with bowel movement. Some home remedies and foods that help with dog constipation are milk, ginger, olive oil, wet canned dog food & pumpkin.
Constipation can become a very serious problem so it is important to detect it early and treat it properly.
About the Author
if you would like to learn more about sick dog symptoms please visit http://www.sickdogsymptoms.net
2-26-08 – Canine adenocarcinoma, Chester Day 1 after 3rd Balloon & 3rd Radiation
Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) or keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is a common, potentially blinding condition in dogs. If a dog is struck down with this condition it usually affects both eyes. As with humans DES in canines is the reduction of lubricating tear production. This type of tear is extremely important as it assists with clear vision.
Although DES could affect any breed of dog there are a number of breeds that are more susceptible. These tend to include the small or miniature breeds such as: Pug, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, Shih Tzu and Pekingese.
Should you own such a dog please ensure you take your dog for regular check ups and be aware of the initial signs of canine DES. These symptoms include discharge from the eye, conjunctivitis, inflammation of the cornea and obvious signs of distress or pain from your dog, especially if regularly pawing at its eyes.
There are various reasons as to why your dog may get DES or KCS. In the majority of cases the cause is attributed to an immune disorder which affects the tear film. Other auto-immune diseases such as Hypothyroidism or Cushing’s disease can cause the condition. Other causes may include:
Canine Distemper
Viral or bacterial conjunctivitis
Trauma
Sulfonamides drugs (used for bacterial infections)
Anaesthetic agents
DES or KCS can lead to blindness in breeds such as Pug and Dachshund who are particularly prone to the chronic or most severe strain. Due to the lack of bacteria clearing, lubricating tears, the corneal surface thickens causing potential ulceration or erosion and an intolerance to light before blindness occurs.
Conventional treatment presently consists of drug therapy and/or surgery. As with the so-called treatment in humans, artificial tears or eye ointments like Cyclosporin, do not really offer much in the way of healing help as they are similar to your ‘crying’ tears. This type of tear does not contain the correct components for eye lubrication. Other drugs include antibiotics, hormones and mucolytics which reduce the thickness and quantity of mucous. Surgery could involve an operation to move the salivary duct from the mouth up to the eye in order to keep the eye wet by saliva rather than tears. Obviously this is not an ideal solution and it will not cure your dog’s DES / KCS. Sadly there is no cure for this condition and as with humans if you have DES you have it for life.
Using a specially formulated, clinically proven eye drop containing NAC or N-acetyl-carnosine could help to prevent such conditions developing because the powerful antioxidant properties keep the eye healthy and resilient. Should you or your dog already have DES, such an eye drop could assist by giving the eye the best possible environment for self-healing.
About the Author
Stephen Patrick heads up the customer care team of Can-c.biz the leaders in the supply of IVP approved n-acetyl-carnosine (NAC) eye drops. He has been involved with the field of anti-aging medicine and age prevention for 14 years and lives in both Florida and London.
Trt k9Liver Disease naturopathically.. continued.?
This is a continuation of my previous question asking for those who had experience to share theirs so I could guage my expectations.
I can share I’ve had fantastic results with acupuncture, as well as taking the dog off commercial food. I cook for her; boiled chicken and baked sweet potato with sprinkle of fresh parsley.
She also gets something called Stem-Enhance twice a day, and Acidophillis, digestsive enzymes and Seven Forests’ Tang Kuei and something called Hepagen-C. Once a day she gets ‘Eco Liver’, her usual dose of soloxine, and 400mg of Sam-E.
What are your experiences, and can you share anything with respect to canine liver disease?
Nobody has a comment?
As stated above; we’ve taken her off of commercial food and I’m boiling chicken and baking sweet potatos for her. There’s also some fresh parsley in there.
Liver disease is best treated with a low protein, low fat diet. Did your vet give you a list of things that she can eat well?
