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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...The Aryan MolossusOnce a Warrior, Today a Loyal Companion and a Family-Protector Should you ever decide that you need a big dog, with an imposing posture, which can look threatening and majestic at the same time, the Aryan Molossus is definitely one breed that you must take into consideration. The Armant The Egyptian Dog with a Lot of Love to Give To some of you, the Armant is better known as the “Egyptian Sheepdog” and, just as the name suggests it, it was bred to be a herding dog. However, in ancient times, it was used mostly as a guard dog. This breed is originally from Egypt and named after the town of Armant. Its loyalty and agility are the two main characteristics which make this dog special. The Atlas Terrier The Small Dog With a Massive Dose of Energy At a glimpse, the Atlas Terrier can be easily mistaken with the Jack Russell Terrier. However, there are some differences that may help you tell these two cousins apart. Before deciding to buy or adopt a dog of this breed, there are some things that you have to take into consideration. Unfortunately, this is quite a rare breed of dogs in our days. Anglos-Francaises de Petite Venerie It Is Impossible Not to Love Them Anglos-Francaises de Petite Venerie are the smallest dogs in the Anglos-Francais category. However, the name „Petite”, meaning „small”, is not at all referring to the size of the dogs, but to the game they are after. Even if they've been around since the 16th century, today, these dogs are not easy to find. So if you have decided to adopt one, you can be sure that you will have a unique pet. |
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Canine ArthritisArthritis in dogs is just as common as it is in people. The type of arthritis associated with dogs is known as osteoarthritis which is often caused by the degradation of the cartilage which resides within a joint.Cartilage is what keeps the bones in your joints from rubbing together. When the cartilage breaks down it causes the function and movement of the joint to drastically reduce which can cause severe pain and stiffness. The early signs to watch for if you think your dog may have arthritis are favoring a specific limb repeatedly, trouble when sitting or standing, not as active, stiffness in joints, reluctance to run or jump, and lethargy. As of now there is no cure for canine arthritis, but there are several good treatments. Pain relieving lotions are one of the safest and best ways to ease your dogs pain. Your vet may also prescribe some medicine for any swelling and discomfort. A new treatment that is now being used is dietary supplements. Glucosamine and Chondroitin have been found to be very helpful in reducing the degeneration of dog’s bones due to canine arthritis and also aids in the reduction of any inflammation. This combination attracts fluid into the cartilage between the joints, which is known to help the body repair damaged joints while keeping the enzymes which destroy the cartilage under control. The most important thing you can do is to relieve your dog of any discomfort associated with canine arthritis so he or she can live a longer and more enjoyable life. If you have noticed any of these signs mentioned above in your dog, be sure to make an appointment with your veterinarian so that you will have a better understanding of how to treat your dog if in fact he does have canine arthritis. Share this article on Canine Arthritis with friends. 
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