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IS IT SAFE TO FEED BONES TO DOGS?

While dogs want to chew ,and most of them would love to chew on bones ,bones are dangerous and they can cause serious injuries as

[ ] Broken teeth
[ ] Injuries to the gum,mouth and tongue
[ ] Bone get stuck around the teeth
Lodging of bone pieces in the digestive tract,piercing the soft tissue at the back of the throat or oesophagus.
[ ] Piece of bone could also get into the trachea, interfering with your dog's ability to breathe.

There are safe chews for dogs e.g rawhide,dentastix which are suitable for dogs of all ages .

When you are tempted to feed bones to your dog ,remember the potential risks and avoid doing so as much as possible.

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How can I make my Dog aggressive?He doesn't bark at strangers!

One of the most frequently asked questions by dog lovers is the one that borders around the guard instinct.

As humans have different temperaments based on genetics so dog also exhibits different natures and this is why it's good to ask questions about the health status, temperament and medical records of the parents,when you are buying a puppy.

Reasons why your dog might not be barking include timid personality, needing time to become comfortable in its new surroundings,bad past experience,bad hearing ,health issues... among others.

What to do about your dog not barking

Give it time

Make sure it's not having a medical problem.confirm this with your vet.

Train it to bark with the use of positive reinforcement training.This is where you reward your dog for displaying the behaviour which you want to see from it and stop rewarding it when it stops displaying them.



However there are dog trainers who could help in making your dog more aggressive.consult your vet for more advise on this subject.

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Why do dogs have Ear infections?

Ear infection are typically caused by bacteria,yeast or combination of both.Ear mites can also be a source of infection.

Factors which may predispose your dog to ear infection are

Moisture,which can create a prime,giving environment for bacteria or yeast.

Allergies

Endocrine disorders e.g thyroid disease

Auto immune disorders

Wax build up

Foreign bodies

Injury to ear canal

Excessive cleaning

Signs of ear infection

Head shaking

Scratching of affected ear

Dark discharge

Odour

Redness and swelling of the ear canal

Pain

Itchiness

Crusting or scab in the ear

Prevention of ear infection

Excess moisture is one of the causes of ear infection, thoroughly dry your dogs ear after bathing or swimming..

If you notice any of the signs above in your dog,plan a visit to the vet.

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