What You Should Know About Your Dog's Health

When it comes to dog health you may often find yourself wondering if you can or should give your dog certain foods, or even how to give your dog some good health care, take the next couple of minutes to read this article and find out some answers to help you.

We’re going to take a look at three essential steps that can help you and can also keep your dog safe from your inadvertently giving your dog the wrong things to eat. We are going to cover foods that you should definitely avoid giving your dog. Also, along the lines of providing good health care for your dog, we are going to look at some preventative measures in general, and then looking at some concerns regarding arthritis in your dog.

Step 1: Foods to Avoid – Some people think it is funny to see what dogs do when you feed him a grape – you know, how they feel it in their mouth and sometimes drop it a few times before they decide whether they want to bite into it or not. Well, perhaps that hesitation on your dog’s part is because it really isn’t a good thing to feed your dog. Grapes and raisins should be avoided according to a study by the Animal Poison Control Center.

Chocolate is yummy, and dogs seem interested in it and would like to have some, but chocolate is never to be given to dogs. It is known to contain a chemical called Theobromine which is highly toxic to dogs and can be fatal. These are all things you must be aware of concerning dogs health and how you approach any issue.

Macadamia nuts are also on the no-no list. Studies show that they are high in phosphorus which leads to bladder stones in dogs, so be sure to resist those pleading eyes, and give your dog a piece of boiled chicken instead.

Step 2: Prevention measure for good health for your dog – From the time your puppy is a few months old until their upper years, there are vaccinations that your vet will say are necessary for your dogs good health. Puppy shots will begin at 3 to 4 months old with booster shots at regular intervals until your puppy reaches adult age. The vaccinations will treat diseases such as parvo, distemper, parainfluenza, coronavirus, and adenovirus, to name just a few. Follow the instructions of your vet for the scheduling of these vaccinations.

Regular grooming is an excellent prevention measure not only for the benefit of cleanliness for your dog and for the pleasant smell your dog’s coat will have, but also the bathing will rid your dog of some pests. Grooming also encourages your handling of your dog which can enable you to feel your dog’s body for wounds, sores, lumps and any abnormalities that wouldn’t be detected other than your touching your dog.

Step 3. Arthritis in dogs – Arthritis has become quite a problem with dogs as it is in humans. The effects of arthritis in dogs is very similar as it is in people in that your dog will evidence signs of discomfort in certain movements such as walking, getting up and down, etc. This is, of course, because arthritis affects the joints of your dog. You can keep a check on this disease by having your vet check your dog on a yearly basis and then administer medication if arthritis is detected. By giving your dog the proper vitamins and minerals throughout its life along with the healthiest of dog food, you can avert this disease to some extent or even entirely.

With these three steps, you can do a lot to help your dog’s life be a much more healthy one as it enjoys its years with you. You now know some foods to avoid giving to your dog. We talked about some preventative measures you can take to keep your dog healthy. Finally, we talked about arthritis and how it can affect your dog’s joints and what to do about it. Following these three steps are easy, and your d

For more great reading and information, visit Dogs Health. Jennie Simms is an approved contributor at Best About Dogs and an active dog owner and enthusiast she is always concerned of the best way to take care of her dogs health.