Who Let The Dogs In.

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December 20, 2005 -- Each year individuals make health resolutions and this year pets are included. Dog health is an "in" topic, and pet owners are looking to keep their dogs healthier while spending less. For some dog lovers that see their pets as family, keeping them healthy is very important.

Many owners are choosing to adopt and care for dogs from shelters and other organizations. Among the 10 most popular dog breeds are Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd Dog, Beagle, Dachshund, Yorkshire Terrier, Boxer, Poodle, Chihuahua, and Shih Tzu. With this diversity comes unique health problems.

The Most Common Dog Health Problems Are:

1. Infections of all kinds. Many dogs suffer some type of infection, with ear infections
being the most common, followed by urinary tract infections, eye infections, and other miscellaneous infections.
2. A close second to infections are skin ailments such as hot spots, flea allergy, and dermatitis.
3. Arthritis, mostly due to old injuries, such as broken bones.
4. Benign growth such as tumors, warts, or cysts.
5. Problems caused by heart ailments such as dilated cardiomyopathy due to deficiencies and genetics.
6. Being overweight, followed by digestive problems.

Proactive dog owners advocate exercise and healthy nutrition in the care of their pets. A new resource ‘How To Keep Your Dog Healthy" equips dog owners with the knowledge to improve the lives of their pets. It is not intended to replace the family veterinarian, but to create health awareness among dog owners.

Pet health books that use the “How To” approach work well because people want answers fast. A health reference that can explain in common everyday language , and provide step by step care instructions to dog owners is needed. Any resource that can help owners improve their dogs health and keep track of all their pets medical and treatment information will prove beneficial .

Included is a health reference that provides answers to health and training questions for dog lovers. It includes Pet Health Software to monitor all facets of pet health. Dog caretakers can keep record of vaccinations, worming and flea control, and know at a glance when the treatment needs repeating. It will also record details of any medicines that pets needs to take, general medical history, vet contact details, immunizations and health insurance details.

Winfred Jennings, Author