About dog health

The dog is a man's best friend. It is essential for a person to have a pet if he or she is wishes selfless companionship. Small dogs, though not as tough as strong as the bigger dogs, do offer companionship and are more interesting to have. It's not for nothing that these dogs are sometimes called companion dogs, as these dogs are mainly used for companionship as a pet, and not the other attributes of a dog such as safety and security. Apart from companion dogs, there are other smaller dogs, termed as toy dogs that are used strictly for companionship. Here is some information on the different types of small dogs

There are many different types of dogs, with over 150 recognized breeds as well as many more different variants.
Dogs of the same genetic history are group into types, such as Molosser, Spitz etc.  These dogs will tend to have similar characteristics, health issues and natures.  All dogs are not the same, with the different types having very different life spans, characteristics, suitability to different conditions and more.   Before you choose a dog, consider choosing a dog type!
http://www.dogbreedss.org/types-of-dogs.htm
 
Like human health problems, some dog diseases , injuries and physical ailments are serious while others are not. Fortunately, the vast majority of health problems that dogs commonly experience can be successfully treated with medications, physical therapy, surgery, or other types of medical treatments.

Unfortunately, since animals canĄ¯t talk, itĄ¯s often very difficult to detect what type health problems dogs may be experiencing. We have, however, compiled the following list of common healthcare problems to help you detect and better understand possible problems that could affect your dogĄ¯s health and overall wellness.

http://www.dogbreedss.org/dog-diseases.htm

If your dog is showing any of the symptoms that we have described for the various diseases and physical abnormalities listed below, itĄ¯s very important that you take your dog to see its vet at the earliest possible time. Early treatment will not only greatly improve your dogĄ¯s chances for a quick and complete recovery, but it could very well save your dogĄ¯s life.

Diseases in dogs may occur because of trauma, infection, immune system abnormalities, genetic factors, cancer, or degenerative conditions, to name a few. Learn about how the normal body systems work, disease symptoms, and how to care for a sick dog.

Disorders of the eye can be congenital, infectious, neoplastic, traumatic, immunologic, or idiopathic (of unknown cause). Some have no health implications, others can cause blindness.


Dog diseases - Dogs who are sick are generally obvious. One easy way to spot if your dog is sick at all is to watch him or her eat and exercise. A sick dog will be listless or show very reluctant enthusiasm. If your dog eats without any lustre, it is possible that he or she has become ill. Other symptoms of sickness include pale gums and a whiter than usual tongue, duller than standard eyes, and a dry coat. Sick dogs also often suffer from a fever.

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