Canine Health and Psychology Issues:

Click on the links below
for articles on
helping your "best friend"
stay healthy and happy

Health and Psychology Issues: pages included on CockerCondo

• Preventative Ear Care: How to clean your dog's ears
• Why is Fido Fat? Answers to Common Questions
• Arthritis
• Don't Ignore Coughing, lt could be a Sign of Serious Illness
• Grooming a Cocker Spaniel
• Caring for your Cocker's Skin and Coat
• Upsetting the Apple Cart: Adding a Second Dog
• Life with Mickey living with a blind dog
• Every Dog Needs a Number: where does your dog fit in "your pack"?
• The Dish on Pet Food: Why Switch to Better Quality Pet Food?

Psychology,Training and Medical Links: links to other websites

• Living with an "Alpha" (dominant) dog
  • Living with an Alpha by Vicki DeGruy, Chow Chow Club, Inc. Welfare Committee
    
• New Vaccination Protocol
  • Annual Boosters: How Necessary Are They? by Pets Haven Animal Rescue
    
• Causes of and cures for "bad" behavior
  • Common causes of "BAD" Behavior the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief and Rescue. This article is targeted to owners of rescued Chessies, but so much of what is described in it also applies to rescued Cockers.
  • Aggression Lynda Montgomery, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief and Rescue volunteer in Arizona
  • The Secret Savvy of Pet Sitters on the PetSmart.com website, talks about how the professionals deal with jumping up, leash pullers, working with shy dogs and many other issues.
    
• Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome: it's NOT just "old age"
  • Contrary to popular belief, the signs of old age aren't always signs of old age. They could be signs of a medical condition known as canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. Learn more on the canine drug Anipryl's home page.
    
• When you have to find a new home for your pet:
  • Chow Chow Rescue has a wonderful "booklet" on their website about placing your dog. It is written for chow chow owners, but I think all breed owners could benefit from their experience. It discusses shelters, advertising, temperment testing, tells what questions to ask prospective adopters and gives and example of an adoption contract. This article was adapted from "When You Can't Keep Your Chow Chow" by Karen Privitello, Lisa Hrico & Barbara Malone.
• Canine epilepsy and canine hypothyroidism
  • A web-site with comprehensive information about canine epilepsy and canine hypothyroidism, along with an overview of other diseases that cause seizures such as lead poisoning, distemper, tick borne diseases etc. In addition, they have a group of people who will provide support and answer questions about this disease. Unfortunately epilepsy is genetic and is becoming more and more common in pure bred dogs. Some vets are still not knowledgeable about treating epilepsy and recommend that dogs be put to sleep needlessly. The goal of this site is to educate owners and help them live long and happy lives with their epileptic dogs. Please visit Epi Lifeline Guardian Angels
    
• Eating Feces (Coprophagia): what to do about this habit
  • Behavior - Coprophagia - feces eating behavior: from www.vetinfo.com
  • A dog and dat behavior and training center by Perfect Paws copyright 1995 Bohnenkamp, Perfect Paws, Inc.
  • Coprophagia in the Canine by Erik Hofmeister; Melinda Cumming, DVM; Cheryl Dhein, DVM, MS, DACVIM
  • Keeping the K9 out of the Kitty Box by Dog Play
    

Disclaimer: the information set forth in any and all of the above links is based on personal research and experience as a pet owner. I am NOT a vet, and there is no substitute for good veterinary care. Use this information as a starting point for your own research, and CONSULT YOUR DOG'S VETERINARIAN.

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