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Dog Health Information
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Thank you for visiting us at our Dog Health Information site. We try to provide you with the most complete information we can about dog health from all over the world. We update our sources constantly. Please scroll down to learn more.

Tips on How to Train your Dog

Trainer Tip #1 My cousin Bobby was a Dog Breeder and Trainer. He used to tell me that most people do not understand Dogs. He told me that Dogs are much like babies in the way they respond to stimuli.

Trainers Tip #2: Like children, Dogs have a limited way of communicating. They cannot speak and this makes them heavily dependent on sign language. They show their pleasure by licking your hand and wagging their tail. They show remorse by sulking and anger by growling or biting.

Trainers Tip #3: Since Dogs are like children, they live in a different world that adults. It is a world of total dependence. If you live in a world of total dependence, the only way you can make your way is to please your master or mistress.

Trainers Tip #4: What does this mean? In a few words, it means that Dogs live to please you and the symbol of their success is a Reward and/or a pat or a scratch. When they are rewarded they are happy and more likely to be loving.

Trainers Tip #5: What does not work well is punishment - whether punishment may be a blow, a harsh word or being put out in the cold.

Trainers Tip #6: So, the answer is Reward: Reward, Reward, Reward. Whenever they obey and do what you wish, reward them. Now, of course I am not saying there are no psycho, angry or dangerous dogs. There are humans like that too and the best way is to stay away from them or get rid of them. Dogs are no different. It is Reward, Reward, Reward. Some people may think or it as bribery. It is not. It is simply a non verbal symbol that your dog has done the right thing - what y9u wanted them to do.

                                               

Articles
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• Animal Wellness Magazine
  Animal Wellness Magazine is the only magazine produced in North America devoted to natural & holistic health for animals. Each issue speaks to animal lovers everywhere on how to improve the quality of life of our animal companions as well as animals in the wild

• Dog Owners Guide
  An online magazine for all pets and Dog owners with featured 7articles on Dog Nutrition

  • All Meat Rations
    - ProVet healthcare information article that explains why all meat rations are dangerous to pets.

  • Amino Acids and Cancer
    - ProVet pet healthcare information article discussing the practice of restricting amino acids that are essential for the growth of tumour cells in an attempt to benefit the patient.

  • Arginine Monograph
    - Description, properties and actions of arginine with respect to pets.

  • Iams
    Articles on what ingredients are used in pet food, what is natural chicken flavor, and why internal organs and bone are included in chicken by-product meal.

  • Dog Owners Guide
    A unique dog health site with all kinds of interesting links.

  • Dog Owners Guide
    An online magazine for all pets and Dog owners with featured articles on Dog Nutrition

  • Glutamine
    - ProVet pet healthcare information article on glutamine and gastrointestinal disease.

  • Lamb Meal
    - Iams Company article on what lamb meal is, how lamb meals can differ and how lamb meals are used in pet foods.

  • K9
    Articles on Dog Health from the famous K9 Company

  • Raw Egg White
    - ProVet healthcare information article discussing whether raw egg whites are harmful to pets.

  • Role of Glutamine in Health and Disease
    - Scientific article abstract on normal glutamine metabolism, and consequences of glutamine deficiency.

  • Taurine for Pets
    - iVillage article by Dr. Shawn Messioner on the importance of the amino acid taurine to dogs and cats.

  • Vegetarian Cats and Dogs
    - HappyPets articel which recommends against a vegetarian diet for dogs and cats.

  Carbohydrates

  • Abandoned Puppy Care and Nutrition Guide
    What and how much food to give orphaned puppies. Includes calorie nutritional requirement information and pet health care tips by vets for sick dogs.

  • Building Blocks of Canine Fitness
    Overview of canine nutrition, including protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and preservatives.

  • Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
    More than 20 articles on dog nutrition. Topics include feeding practices, food supplements, ingredients, food contaminants, relationship of diet to health, labelling and nutritional requirements.

  • Dog Owner's Guide to Food and Nutrition
    Various articles about diet, nutrients, preparing dog food, obesity in dogs, diet connection to major illnesses, and alternative diets and holistic treatments.

  • Doggie Connection Nutrition
    Tips on determining caloric requirements for a dog, depending on breed, age, weight and activity.

  • Dogs and Diets
    Information on dog food selection, feeding tips, basic nutrition and special diets.

  • General Nutrition Guidelines
    Article by Lucy Pinkston, DVM, discussing dog food labels, all natural dog food, food supplements, and how much to feed.

  • Iams Dog Nutrition Fact book
    Articles on how dogs use nutrients, nutrients in the canine diet, nutrition and pregnancy, and weight management in puppies, adult dogs and mature dogs.

  • K9 Power Dog Nutrition Articles
    Variety of articles on nutrition, with emphasis on working dogs and joint health.

  • K9Nutrition
    Information on how to join this email discussion group, for people wanting to learn more about nutrition and dogs, and sharing ideas on feeding for daily use and for special needs.

  • Lennie's World of Dog Nutrition
    Articles on canine diet and feeding are changed and rotated regularly.

  • Nutrient Requirements of Dogs
    Read this book online: National Nutrition Council (NRC) nutrient requirements of dogs.

  • Nutrients and Your Dog
    Article by Patricia Schenck, DVM, PhD, Veterinary Nutritionist, defining protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water.

  • Nutrition and Feeding Dogs
    Pet Education Links to many articles on nutrition of puppies, dog food ingredients and nutrient requirements, vitamins, minerals and other supplements, weight loss and control, with alphabetized listing.

  • PetPlanet Dog Nutrition
    Articles on feeding table scraps, BARF, dangerous foods, dies for puppies adults and seniors, and causes of indigestion.

  • Purina Dog Nutrition
    Provides information on a number of related topics, including choosing dog food, diet, and nutrients.

  • .pl">US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
    Interface allows simple

    es for food ingredients by entering keywords or the Nutrient Database Number.

    Veternary Diagnostics
    The world's largest private laboratory for human and animal DNA testing. Dedicated to providing the highest quality DNA test services available at a reasonable price. DDC is recommended by more hospitals and physicians than all other laboratories combined.

    Waltham Dog Feeding Guide
    More than ten articles covering topics such as balanced diets for puppies, adults, bitches, seniors and working dogs, home prepared and commercial diets, feeding milk and bones, and eating grass.

    What to Feed Your Puppy Dog
    Essay discusses concerns about commercial dog food and dog food ingredients, and recommends particular brands of commercial dog food and home made diets.

    Which foods should I NOT feed my dog?
    List of foods which can be toxic to dogs.

    Wolfepack Dog Food Comparison Chart
    Information on dog food analysis, major brands, raw food, preservative free foods, treats and poison plants.

  Fats

  • All About Fatty Acids - Good dog magazine article on the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats, anti-inflammatory properties of fatty acids, and finding a dog food with a good omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.
  • Biochemical Veterinary Re

    . - Article on the benefits of feeding omega-3 fatty acids to your dog.

    Cancer and Fatty Acids - Natural Canine on the role of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation for the dog with cancer.

    Dietary Fats and Canine Performance - Iams Company article on diet and performance and high nutrient demands of perfomrance dogs.

    Dietary Oils Shown to Suppress Dogs' Immune System - Oregon State University article on suppression of the canine immune system by omega-3 fatty acids.

    EFAs (Essential Fatty Acids) & Dalmatians - Contains information about which fatty acid supplements are used by dalmatian breeders, and how they're used.

    Fat in Acute Pancreatitis - ProVet pet healthcare article on high fat rations and their connection with acute pancreatitis.

    Fat in The Canine Diet - K9 Power article on benefits of feeding a high fat diet to working dogs.

    Fish Meal and Its Use in the OmegaCOAT System - The Iams Company article on why fish meal is used in Iams diets, what is special about it, and quality issues.

    Fish Oil and Cardiomyopathy - ProVet healthcare article on omega 3 fatty acid supplements and cardiomyopathy.

    Higher Fat Levels? For Dogs it Spells Good Health - Dog Logic article on benefits of feeding fat to dogs.

    Linoleic Acid - Iams Company article on what linoleic acid is, what omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are, and how much linoleic acid your dog needs.

    Medium-Chain Triglycerides - ProVet pet healthcare information article on the use of MCT's in the management of gastrointestinal diseases when fat digestion is impaired.

    Myocardial Ischemia and Hypoxia - Scientific article in the Journal of the Society of Nuclear Medicine on metabolism of radioiodinated fatty acid analogs in ischemic and hypoxic canine myocardium.

    Omega Fatty Acids - Super K9 article by Purina, on feeding omega-3 fatty acids to dogs.

    Veterinary Dermatology - Scientific article on the effects of omega-3 fatty acid diet enrichment on wound healing.

  Protein

• Animal and Plant Proteins in Dry Dog Foods
  Article that debunks the myth that dogs are carnivores, and discusses and appropriate omnivore diet of meat and plants.

• Carnitine: A Review
  Abstract of scientific article on the role of carnitine in health, carnitine deficiency and carnitine supplementation.

• Dietary Taurine Deficiency and Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs
  UC Davis article by Dr. Andrea Fascetti and Dr. Robert Backus on the investigation of the relationship between taurine deficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs.

• Dog Food Protein and its Amino Acids
  Article discusses essential and nonessential amino acids, functions of amino acids, protein requirements and protein sources.

• The Importance of Animal Based Protein
  Iams Company article on why dogs need protein, animal vs. plant source protein, and how dogs are omnivores, but are best fed as carnivores.

• LCarnitine
  Iams Company article on what Lcarnitine is, how it works, and how it affects overweight dogs.

• Plasma Albumin and Feeding
  ProVet article on nutritive therapy for low plasma albumin levels.

• Protein and Canine Aggression
  ProVet healthcare information article the beneficial effect of low protein diets on behaviour in dogs, especially on aggression. There have been many anecdotal reports, but few scientific studies have been performed.

• Protein and Weight Management
  Article on the importance of choosing a weight management diet with at least 25% protein, and using the "rib check" to determine if your dog is overweight.

• Protein Requirements
  Reprinted with permission from Ralston Purina Canada.

• Protein Requirements for Good Nutrition in the Dog
  Article on amino acids, protein quality, protein requirements, reeding too pmuch protein, interpreting food labels, and protien requirements of large and giant breed dogs.

• Protein Sources
  Reprinted with permission from Ralston Purina Canada.

• Taurine in Newfoundlands with Dilated Cardiomypathy
  ProVet pet healthcare inforamtion article.

• When You Feed Meat to Dogs, You Feed Creatine
  Article on feeding meat to working dogs.

Homeopathy

Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy
- Member referral list and continuing education for veterinarians.

Animal Natural Health Center
- Training and information for veterinarians and guidance to owners interested alternative medicine for their animals, with emphasis on homeopathy.

Dr. Goodpet Homeopathy
- Article on how homeopathy heals animals without side effects.

Dr. Lori Tapp
- Information on veterinary homeopathy from a veterinary homeopath.

Healing Animals with Homeopathy
- Case studies by Judith C. Boomer, D Hom.

Homeopathic Treatment of Animals
- Report includes information on homeopathic treatment of animals in 15 european countries, as well as information on regulations for homeopathic medicinal products intended for veterinary use.

Homeopathy For Animals Forum
- Discuss homeopathy with professionals, practitioners, and experts both in alternative and conventional medicine.

Homeopathy for Pets
- Explanation of what homeopathy is, how homeopathic vets view disease, and homeopathic remedies.

Homeopathy for Pets
- Consumer guide, professional Network to help new homeopathic practitioners build a practice, mentor service to connect junior homeopaths and expert homeopaths in Canada.

Homeopathy Specialist Dr. Christina Chambreau
- Is an internationally regarded homeopathy expert.

Lansdown Veterinary Surgeons
- Homoeopathy overview.

National Center for Homeopathy
- List of organizations and reading list.

Natural Veterinary Services
- About homeopathy for pets.

Pets Canada
- Article discusses advantages of using veterinary homeopathy.

Publicly Accesible E-Mail Lists
- E-mail group on veterinary homeopathy.

Topica E-mail List
- Forum for the discussion of the use of Homeopathy in Veterinary Medicine.

Vet Advice Line - Homeopathy
- Overview of veterinary homeopathy.

Veterinary Homeopathy
- Information by Lion Dr. Surjit Singh Makker (Veterinarian) on health care of livestock, pets and horses with homeopathic treatment.

Veterinary Homeopathy Courses
- 2001 - 2002 Canadian Professional Course in Veterinary Homeopathy.

What in the World is Homeopathy?
- Article explains the difference between homeopathy and holistic medicine.
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