All Miniature Pinscher love to play. And Xili isn't different. He loves to play, and this clown is one of his favorite cuddly :)
Jul 13, 2012
Jun 18, 2012
Why do dogs leave Earth first?
A child answers...
Being a venterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examine Belker and found that he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything more for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me that they though it would be good for the six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. The young boy, Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.
Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a long while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animals lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try to live.
He said "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life - like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?"
Being a venterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examine Belker and found that he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything more for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me that they though it would be good for the six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. The young boy, Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.
Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a long while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animals lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try to live.
He said "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life - like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?"
The six-year-old continued "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."
Apr 29, 2012
Music Pets Love: While You Are Gone
Are music and soothing stories for dogs and cats.
Over an hour of relaxing music, blending the sounds of nature and short stories, creating a peaceful environment for our "pets" that are left alone. It is beautiful music to entertain your pet while you're away.
Over an hour of relaxing music, blending the sounds of nature and short stories, creating a peaceful environment for our "pets" that are left alone. It is beautiful music to entertain your pet while you're away.
Apr 28, 2012
Apr 26, 2012
Periodontal disease
What is it?
Periodontal disease begins with the accumulation of plaque that causes gum inflammation and tartar build-up.
Evolution?
With
the evolution of the disease and untreated, the gums will be shrinking,
the jaw bone that supports the tooth is being resorbed and the tooth
root is exposed. The teeth begin to shake and fall.
- Grade 0
Teeth white, pink gengive, without unpleasant odor.
- Grade 1
Accumulation of plaque, gingivitis light begins to be noted unpleasant breath, there begins to deposition of tartar.
This situation can be reversed with regular brushing.
- Grade 2
Severe gingivitis, tartar build-up, and training grants around the teeth. Bad breath. Initiation of bone resorption.
It is usually reversible with treatment.
It is usually reversible with treatment.
- Grade 3
Greater retraction of the gums, large accumulation of tartar and pus, breath unbearable. There are already advanced bone resorption, the teeth will loosen and shake.
Often it is irreversible, the affected teeth are a source of infection and to be extracted.
My dog has periodontal disease?
85% of dogs and cats over 3 years have some degree of periodontal disease.
How can I prevent this?
Starting from 6 months to milk teeth already substituiída by permanent teeth, so it is important from this point begin to accustom the animal to brush your teeth with a paste suitable for dog (without fluoride and without foam).
The feed and some biscuits can also lend a hand, but the key to a really good teeth cleaning.
85% of dogs and cats over 3 years have some degree of periodontal disease.
How can I prevent this?
Starting from 6 months to milk teeth already substituiída by permanent teeth, so it is important from this point begin to accustom the animal to brush your teeth with a paste suitable for dog (without fluoride and without foam).
The feed and some biscuits can also lend a hand, but the key to a really good teeth cleaning.
Canine leishmaniasis
What is it?
Canine Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.Surge in dogs over 1 year of age and more frequently in short-haired animals and /or living abroad.
How is it transmitted?
How is it transmitted?
It can be transmitted to humans by mosquito bites, usually only affecting people whose immune system is inadequate, such as HIV-positive individuals and very small children. The passed to humans in developed countries is very rare.
Symptoms?
- Weight loss and / or lack of appetite
- Apathy and weakness
- Seborrhea, non-healing wounds Rapid Growth of Nails
- Anemia, Swollen lymph nodes
- Renal failure (drink plenty of water and urinate a lot).
- Digestive disorders: persistent diarrhea, vomiting
- Eye lesions (conjunctivitis and corneal damage)
- Nosebleeds
Diagnosis?
The definitive diagnosis is made by blood test or survey of Leishmania in bone marrow and lymph node.
Evolution?
Leishmaniasis is a disease of chronic evolution, which untreated leads to death of the animal.Once the disease is diagnosed to begin treatment. Previously analyzes are done to evaluate the clinical status of the animal concerned and its ability to respond to treatment. The treatment is selected depending on the test results.The animal can maintain a good quality of life for many years since I handled properly.
Treatment?
Although there are several treatment protocols is one of the most used:
- 1st month
Daily injections of an active ingredient that destroys the parasite.Medication tablets - an immune stimulant drug and a drug that prevents the multiplication of the parasite
- 2nd month and the following
It is advisable to repeat the tests to monitor the response to treatment, three months after the beginning thereof.The animal can always be carrying the parasite therefore they must make periodic checks of 3 in 3 months to predict and prevent relapse.The females should be sterilized because during estrus decrease their immune defenses leading to relapse.This condition should not be left untreated as the animal is a source of contagion.If the owners do not opt for treatment (for monetary or other issues), is indicated euthanasia of the animals, since in any case without treatment the disease will be deadly.
Prevention?
- Use insect repellent products
- Avoid walking in areas of rivers or ponds, especially when the morning and the evening, as are periods of increased activity of mosquitoes.
- Ensure a good state of health of the animal to maintain a good immune system - a good food, regular vaccinations and deworming.
Vaccine?
It is available the first vaccine against canine leishmaniasis!After
20 years of research carried out by renowned scientists using the most
advanced technology of vaccination, is finally available vaccine
against canine leishmaniasis. With vaccination can raise the level of protection for your dog against this disease.The
full vaccination program includes three injections administered three
weeks apart, and giving the dog a lasting internal protection against
the disease. After revaccination is needed only a year to maintain the levels of resistance to the immune dog.
Prevention is the best protection!
Apr 24, 2012
Itch
My pinscher is always scratching, what is it? What is the remedy?
The itching, or rash, isn't itself a disease but a symptom, and therefore may be present in various diseases.Firstly,
it is impossible to a veterinarian diagnose the cause of an itch
without examining the animal, make an extensive questionnaire to the
owner and request additional tests (blood tests, skin scrapings,
biopsies, etc).Just like us humans, dogs can also have allergies, and a common symptom in these cases is the itching.Allergy is an overreaction of the body to a substance.There are essentially three types of allergy in dogs, depending on the origin:
- Dermatitis allergic to flea (and other parasites)
- Food intolerance
- Atopy
- Dermatitis, Allergic to Flea Bites
The saliva of these insects and arachnids contains substances that may be triggering allergic reactions. Often the owner says he never saw a flea on your dog, but that's where the problem is ... Just for example, one to initiate the process fleas, and this will hardly perceived!The
main symptoms are itching, especially in the groin, base of the tail
and buttocks, down by these areas, and wounds, usually dispersed
throughout the body.The
treatment for allergic dermatitis to flea bites is based in particular
the control of fleas and ticks and, where appropriate, with the use of
symptomatic drugs (always oriented veterinary medical!)
- Food Intolerance
It is usually an allergic reaction caused by chemicals in the diet or, in some proteins contained in meat, especially beef. In
the case of animals fed with "home cooking" this kind of problem can
also be a result of various spices used in the preparation of "food"
that is given to the animals.
The main symptoms are manifested with intense itching, redness and flaking skin, and often self-harm injuries, caused by the action of the nails of animals to scratch themselves.Treatment usually is associated with the specific power supply (feed or homemade food) prescribed by a veterinarian.
The main symptoms are manifested with intense itching, redness and flaking skin, and often self-harm injuries, caused by the action of the nails of animals to scratch themselves.Treatment usually is associated with the specific power supply (feed or homemade food) prescribed by a veterinarian.
- Atopy
Inside
of allergies in pets is a big challenge, especially for the great
variety of substances that may be involved: domestic hygiene products
(soap powder, disinfectant, detergent, etc.), shampoos, perfumes (both
theirs and yours! !), pollen of flowers, building materials, tobacco (including cigarettes), medicines, the list is almost endless...
Symptoms of atopy are similar to food intolerance.Treatment is often difficult, given the difficulty to detect the cause. The use of hypoallergenic products, changes in domestic hygiene procedures (don't use disinfectants, washing powder) and the animal is essential.
Symptoms of atopy are similar to food intolerance.Treatment is often difficult, given the difficulty to detect the cause. The use of hypoallergenic products, changes in domestic hygiene procedures (don't use disinfectants, washing powder) and the animal is essential.
A
warning about allergies is that often the animals are treated poorly,
and many end up taking high doses and long of steroids and other drugs
without the proper guidance, which can be extremely harmful to the
health of your pet and not effectively solves the problem. Many owners also want a quick treatment, which usually is not possible. Allergy
problems can take weeks and even months to be diagnosed and treated,
and in some cases, the animal must take regular doses of drugs to
control symptoms, in a procedure called a pulse, not to mention that
some procedures need to be conducted throughout animal's life.
So
next time your pet is scratching, do not go by the "tip of the
neighbor," or by remedo "prescribed" by the owner of the pet shop. Look
for a veterinarian, have patience, because treatment can be time
consuming, and be cooperative, because the success of treatment will
largely depend on your attitude, stay tuned!
Apr 13, 2012
Mar 8, 2012
Happy Women's Day
But because this date was chosen to honor mothers, grandmothers, wives, girlfriends, friends?
The time is right to remember the story... On this day, in the year 1857, the textile workers of a factory in New York went on strike, occupying the factory, to demand the reduction of time of more than 16 hours per day for 10 hours. These workers, in their 16 hours, earned less than a third of the salary of men, which were sealed at the factory, however, declared himself a fire, and about 130 women burned to death. In 1910, an international women's conference held in Denmark, it was decided to honor these women, celebrate March 8 as "International Women's Day." Since then the movement for the emancipation of women has taken shape, both in Portugal and the rest of the world.
The intention with the celebration of this day?
It is intended to draw attention to the role and dignity of women and lead to an awareness of the value of the person understand their role in society, to challenge and review biases and limitations that have been imposed on women.
The time is right to remember the story... On this day, in the year 1857, the textile workers of a factory in New York went on strike, occupying the factory, to demand the reduction of time of more than 16 hours per day for 10 hours. These workers, in their 16 hours, earned less than a third of the salary of men, which were sealed at the factory, however, declared himself a fire, and about 130 women burned to death. In 1910, an international women's conference held in Denmark, it was decided to honor these women, celebrate March 8 as "International Women's Day." Since then the movement for the emancipation of women has taken shape, both in Portugal and the rest of the world.
The intention with the celebration of this day?
It is intended to draw attention to the role and dignity of women and lead to an awareness of the value of the person understand their role in society, to challenge and review biases and limitations that have been imposed on women.
Mar 7, 2012
Mar 6, 2012
Measuring the intelligence of the dog
According to Stanley Coren, the intelligence of dogs can be measured with respect to his obedience and his work, but the instinctive intelligence isn't at issue in this table.
In his book "The Intelligence of Dogs" Ediouro the publisher,Stanley Coren dogs divided into 6 groups, which show in summary form below.
Group I
Graduate 1-10 - Best dogs in terms of intelligence and obedience to the work.
Graduate 1-10 - Best dogs in terms of intelligence and obedience to the work.
Group II
Graduation 11-26 - Excellent working dogs. Training of simple commands assimilated after 5 to 15 repetitions.
Graduation 11-26 - Excellent working dogs. Training of simple commands assimilated after 5 to 15 repetitions.
Group III
Graduation 27-39 - Working dogs above average. They capture the command after 15 to 20 repetitions.
Graduation 27-39 - Working dogs above average. They capture the command after 15 to 20 repetitions.
Group IV
Graduation 40-54 - Obedience and labor brokers. They capture a command after 25 to 40 repetitions.
Group V
Graduation 55-69 - Ability to work obedience and reasonable. They capture a command after 40-80 repetitions.
Group VI
Graduation 70-79 - races are very difficult to assimilate a command, requiring more than 100 repetitions.
List
1. Border Collie
2. Poodle
3. Pastor Alemão
4. Golden retriever
5. Doberman
6. Pastor de Shetland
7. Labrador
8. Papillion
9. Rottweiler
10. Australian Cattle Dog ou Boiadeiro Australiano
11. Welsh Corgi Pembroke
12. Schnauzer Miniatura
13. Springer Spaniel
14. Pastor Belga Tervuren
15. Pastor Belga Groenandel
Schipperke
16. Collie
Keeshound ( Spitz lobo )
17. Braco Alemão de Pelo Curto
18. Cocker Spaniel Inglês
Flat Coated Retriever
Schnauzer Standard
19. Spaniel Bretão
20. Cocker Spaniel Americano
21. Weimaraner
22. Pastor Belga Malinois
Bernese Montain Dog
23. Spitz Alemão Anão
24. Cão D’água Irlandês
25. Vizsla
26. Welsh Corgi Cardigan
27. Yorkshire Terrier
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Puli
28. Schnauzer Gigante
29. Airedale Terrier
Bouvier de Flandres
30. Border Terrier
Briard
31. Springer Spaniel Gaulês
32. Manchester Terrier
33. Samoieda
34. Field Spaniel
Terra Nova
Terrier Australiano
American Stafford Terrier
Gordon Setter
Bearded Collie
35. Setter Irlandês
Cairn Terrier
Kery Blue Terrier
36. Elkhound Norueguês
37. Miniature Pinscher
Affenpinscher
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Silky Terrier
38. Norwich Terrier
39. Dálmata
40. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Fox Terrier Pelo Liso
41. Curly Coated Retriever
Wolfhound Irlandês
42. Kuvasz
Pastor Australiano
43. Pointer
Saluki
Spitz da Finlândia
44. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Braco Alemão de Pelo Duro
Coonhound preto e fogo
Cão D’água Americano
45. Husky siberiano
Bichon Frisé
Spaniel Toy Inglês
46. Spaniel do Tibet
Foxhound Inglês
Foxhound Americano
Greyhound
Grifo de Aponte de Pelo Duro
47. West highland white terrier
Deerhound escocês
48. Boxer
Dogue Alemão
49. Teckels
Stafforshire Bull Terrier
50. Malamute do Alaska
51. Whippet
Shar Pei
Fox Terrier Pelo Duro
52. Rodesian
53. Ibizan Hound
Welsh Terrier
Irish Terrier
54. Boston Terrier
Akita
55. Skye Terrier
56. Norfolk Terrier
Sealyham terrier
57. Pug
58. Bulldog Francês
59. Grifo Belga
Maltês
60. Galgo Italiano
61. Cão de Crista Chinês
62. Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Pequeno Grifo da Vendéia
Terrier Tibetano
Chin Japonês
Lakeland Terrier
63. Old English Sheepdog
64. Cão dos Pirineus
65. São Bernardo
Scottish Terrier
66. Bull Terrier
67. Chihuahua
68. Lhasa apso
69. Bullmastife
70. Shih Tzu
71. Basset Hound
72. Mastin Napolitano
Beagle
73. Pequinês
74. Bloodhound
75. Borzoi
76. Chow Chow
77. Bulldog Inglês
78. Basenji
79. Afghan Hound
2. Poodle
3. Pastor Alemão
4. Golden retriever
5. Doberman
6. Pastor de Shetland
7. Labrador
8. Papillion
9. Rottweiler
10. Australian Cattle Dog ou Boiadeiro Australiano
11. Welsh Corgi Pembroke
12. Schnauzer Miniatura
13. Springer Spaniel
14. Pastor Belga Tervuren
15. Pastor Belga Groenandel
Schipperke
16. Collie
Keeshound ( Spitz lobo )
17. Braco Alemão de Pelo Curto
18. Cocker Spaniel Inglês
Flat Coated Retriever
Schnauzer Standard
19. Spaniel Bretão
20. Cocker Spaniel Americano
21. Weimaraner
22. Pastor Belga Malinois
Bernese Montain Dog
23. Spitz Alemão Anão
24. Cão D’água Irlandês
25. Vizsla
26. Welsh Corgi Cardigan
27. Yorkshire Terrier
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Puli
28. Schnauzer Gigante
29. Airedale Terrier
Bouvier de Flandres
30. Border Terrier
Briard
31. Springer Spaniel Gaulês
32. Manchester Terrier
33. Samoieda
34. Field Spaniel
Terra Nova
Terrier Australiano
American Stafford Terrier
Gordon Setter
Bearded Collie
35. Setter Irlandês
Cairn Terrier
Kery Blue Terrier
36. Elkhound Norueguês
37. Miniature Pinscher
Affenpinscher
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Silky Terrier
38. Norwich Terrier
39. Dálmata
40. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Fox Terrier Pelo Liso
41. Curly Coated Retriever
Wolfhound Irlandês
42. Kuvasz
Pastor Australiano
43. Pointer
Saluki
Spitz da Finlândia
44. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Braco Alemão de Pelo Duro
Coonhound preto e fogo
Cão D’água Americano
45. Husky siberiano
Bichon Frisé
Spaniel Toy Inglês
46. Spaniel do Tibet
Foxhound Inglês
Foxhound Americano
Greyhound
Grifo de Aponte de Pelo Duro
47. West highland white terrier
Deerhound escocês
48. Boxer
Dogue Alemão
49. Teckels
Stafforshire Bull Terrier
50. Malamute do Alaska
51. Whippet
Shar Pei
Fox Terrier Pelo Duro
52. Rodesian
53. Ibizan Hound
Welsh Terrier
Irish Terrier
54. Boston Terrier
Akita
55. Skye Terrier
56. Norfolk Terrier
Sealyham terrier
57. Pug
58. Bulldog Francês
59. Grifo Belga
Maltês
60. Galgo Italiano
61. Cão de Crista Chinês
62. Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Pequeno Grifo da Vendéia
Terrier Tibetano
Chin Japonês
Lakeland Terrier
63. Old English Sheepdog
64. Cão dos Pirineus
65. São Bernardo
Scottish Terrier
66. Bull Terrier
67. Chihuahua
68. Lhasa apso
69. Bullmastife
70. Shih Tzu
71. Basset Hound
72. Mastin Napolitano
Beagle
73. Pequinês
74. Bloodhound
75. Borzoi
76. Chow Chow
77. Bulldog Inglês
78. Basenji
79. Afghan Hound
Intelligence of Dogs
Psychologist
Howaed Gardner, Harvard University, considers intelligence as a
collection of primary mental abilities, each a separate dimension of
multiple intelligence.
Following the reasoning of Gardner to the canine world, it is also possible to determine various aspects of dog intelligence.
To
the psychologist Stnaley Coren, a psychology professor at the
University of British Columbia, trainer and expert on dog behavior,
dogs instinctively demonstrate multiple intelligences in various
situations such as:
Spatial intelligence:
The dog understands the organization of the world around him. Know where your guide, the cookie jar and their beds are typical demosntrações.
Intelligence coordination:
The
dog is able to move and coordinate their movements with skill, as in
sports where the animal must jump height and width, balance on a
seesaw, participate in dance competitions with choreography and all!
Intrapersonal intelligence:
The dog knows itself, its capabilities and limitations. A dog that refuses to jump a fence that is too high demonstrates knowledge of their capabilities.
Interpersonal intelligence:
The dog is recognized as a social creature. It
is evident in dogs that interact with others and take a leading role or
other in the pack, as well as dogs that try to communicate with their
owners.
Musical intelligence:
The dog is capable of recognizing musical factors, such as harmony and tone. The
vocalization of sensations, as uivados, would be a form of
manifestation of this type of intelligence that has more to do with the
pack ummembro saying "I'm here" or responding to a estímlulo
propeiamente than a "dog singer."
Logical intelligence:
Dogs are able to solve problems and implement rational strategies when faced with new situations. When
you put two pieces of meat on the floor, regardless of their size, the
dog first abacanhará that is closer - he runs less risk of losing it. If both are the same distance, he will take the greatest.
Linguistic intelligence:
Dogs are able to communicate, since they are social animals. In
nature, it is possible to see wild dogs and wolves to hunt to organize,
administer social positions and division of tasks, which suggests a
complex communication system. In addition, dogs asssociadas are able to understand whether or not the command. Since
ancient times, the connection between man and dog occurred because the
dogs are acting for us, from physics to help support psiclógico. some
of the work of the guard dogs are property and people, hunting,
shepherd, searching for objects, persons or substances, rescue, aid to
disabled and therapy with elderly, sick and mentally disabled. Some of them (such as hunting and scent) reflect the natural instinct of dogs. Others, such as guiding visually impaired, requires intense training.
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