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Owning a pet is perhaps one among the biggest blessings for people at any age. Owners of these pets sometimes treat these creatures as best friends. They can be a food companion and can give an entertainment anyone can’t give. These pets can also make you feel comfortable during your life’s hardest time. Indeed, pets are gifts to humans.

Dog is one among the choices of pets of the people. The owners will learn how to care for their dogs so their pets can be the cleanest and the greatest dogs in the entire world. However, if you want to own a dog you need to be concern about the dog’s health.

You can maintain dog health through proper dog care. It is very important to your dog. By doing the proper health care you will be able to make your dog strong and healthy. The reason why some dogs are neglected is because of selfishness of some dog owners. Only a little time is spent to caring for dogs. If dog owners do not give some of their time, energy, affection and healthy dog habits, this often leads to unhealthy dogs which are prone to allergies and malnutrition.

It is very important for you to feed your dog with healthy foods. Never rely on dog foods that are available on the market. They often contain chemicals that will ruin the health status of your pet dog. Feed your dogs with all natural food like meat and vegetables to naturally improve the quality of health.

Never overfeed your dogs. Overfeeding leads to indigestion. It is never easy for a dog to have indigestion. You will need to bring them to a veterinarian to relieve it. Feed your dog with enough food and always on time.

Proper hygiene care is also important to improve your dog’s health. You do not have to take him to bathing everyday. Twice or trice a week is enough to clean your dogs. Use shampoo for dogs as it contains the right pH level for your dogs. Human shampoo can cause some serious problems like excessive hair fall or allergic reaction. If your dogs got fleas, treat them by using and flea shampoo. Some are not effective so you should choose the ones with the trustworthy name.

Never underestimate the importance of dog health. Follow the simple tips so you can improve the quality of your dog’s health.

Khieng ‘Ken‘ Chho is author and owner of Online Dog Health Resources. For related articles and other resources, visit Ken’s website: http://doghealth.1w3b.net

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Much like their owners, more and more dogs worldwide are showing signs of obesity. Besides limiting their enjoyment of life as a dog, extra body weight can lead to to joint and heart problems, shorter lives, and sometimes behavioural issues.

The easiest way to tell whether or not your dog is obese is to examine his body. Try the following:

Have him stand up, then stand above him. Does his body slope inward at the waist?

Run your hands over his sides from front to back legs. Can you feel his ribs fairly easily?

Feel the base of his tail. Are the bones easily detectable?

Look at him from the side. Does his tummy slope upward as it gets closer to his tail?

If you answered no to any of the questions, your pup is probably overweight. If you answered “What waist/ribs/tail bones?” and “Upward? Really?,” your pup is probably obese.

The methods for treating obesity in dogs is fairly simple: eat less, exercise more.

Eat less

If your dog has a constant supply of food, remove it.

Buy a food scoop with measuring lines and portion his food based on the charts on your food labels.

Create a feeding schedule and stick to it. Whether you split the amount among two feedings or one larger meal, stay with the routine and he’ll adjust to it.

Be forewarned, though. Dogs are survival eaters and don’t react well when their food supply is threatened. She may suddenly, start raiding the trash or taking food off of the counter.

Exercise more

It won’t take any convincing to get your dog to exercise more, just get the leash and head out for a walk.

Plan to spend an hour total every day walking. I realize that it’s hard these days to find the time.

If you have kids, drag them away from the TV and go for a family walk after dinner.

If you work out yourself, figure out a way to incorporate your dog into your routine.

On the weekends, head to the park with a tennis ball or a Frisbee.

Think of it this way:
Would you rather see your dog running, tongue out, tail wagging for 10 years, or that he lay around the house for five?
How many people get to have a to-do list that includes “Play with Dog”?

The right diet and exercise can make your dog more social, more obedient, and more dedicated to you due to the extra time you spend together.

Wasn’t that the whole reason you decided to get a dog in the first place?

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Russ Richer is a Dog Lover who has done extensive research to care for his own Dog. You can get additional information on Dog Health Care by visiting http://www.DogDayPets.com where you will find free articles, downloads, and newsletter.

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More than ever before, owners are paying more attention to what goes in their dogs’ food bowls. The question of how and what a dog should be fed is often heatedly debated - premium kibble versus “look-alike” brands from wholesale clubs versus grocery store brands, raw, home-cooked, and fresh frozen. Should supplements be used, or is the food “complete and balanced”, as the labels state? Should grains be fed? Should bones be whole or ground? What about herbal supplements, joint supplements, vitamins, and probiotics? What about the special needs of the performance dog, older dog, or growing puppy?

The answers to these questions are obviously complex. There are many ways to meet a dog’s nutritional needs. For the show and competition dog, we are especially concerned that the diet supports peak physical and mental condition, as well as overall health. Many dogs have sensitive digestive systems, food intolerances, or other health concerns. The senior dog and the family dog who is not very active need good nutrition without extra calories that lead to weight gain. A sound nutritional program will enable all of these dogs live to long and healthy lives.

Whatever feeding plan is used, it must fit in the daily routine of the owner. The food chosen must be readily available, and in the case of the competition dog, be able to be easily fed on the road. The food must meet the nutritional needs of the individual dog, and be fed in a way to not provide excessive or deficient amounts of key nutrients. All foods should be clean and fresh, especially kibble that is naturally preserved with tocopherols and or citric acid. Natural preservatives are preferred to chemical preservatives such as BHA or BHT, but naturally preserved food that is stored too long may become rancid or moldy, as well as losing its nutritional value.

The vast majority of dogs in this country, whether family companions or competition/working dogs, are fed some type of commercial food. For the purposes of this article, commercial food will be divided into three categories: standard or grocery store foods, premium or pet store foods, and super-premium foods. The best way to understand the differences in these foods is to review the ingredients of a representative of each food category. (Food examples were chosen based on nationwide advertising and availability.)

Top 5 ingredients of common dog foods

Standard/Grocery Store Food

Kibbles ‘n Bits

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