What To Do About Beagle Health Problems

Title: What To Do About Beagle Health Problems
Author: Michelle A Adams

A lot of people love the beagle breed of dog mostly for its
friendly demeanor and its ability to be a good dog with
children. But beagle health problems are somewhat common and can
range from the regular cuts and scratches that any dog gets all
the way up to ailments that are almost completely proprietary to
the beagle. Keep an eye on your beagle and start to become
familiar with the warning signs for beagle health problems.

Beagles are well known as a breed of dog that will eat anything
in sight and then not care so much about their "girlish figure".
Beagles are big on eating and not so big on exercise so your
beagle will gladly trade off a run in the sun for a bowl of
food. It is for that reason that you have to protect your beagle
from obesity by keeping an eye on its diet. Beagles will eat
anything put in front of them whether they are hungry or not so
be diligent a bout supplying a healthy balanced diet.

Beagles suffer beagle health problems like problems with their
eyes. An eye condition common among beagles is a condition
called distichiasis, which is a condition where the eyelashes
grow into the eye and cause irritation and potentially
infection. This condition can be solved with surgery and if you
notice a problem with your beagle's eyes get them to a vet right
away. While this problem can be solved with surgery it is
important to identify the onset of the problem as soon as
possible and seek proper medical assistance right away.

A beagle is also apt to contract some form of renal atrophy
where parts of the eye begin to deteriorate over time. If you
notice that your beagle's eyes are especially dry, or the other
end of the spectrum and you notice that they tear up
excessively, then you need to get your beagle to the vet right
away.

Nature has a way of playing a mean little trick on the beagle
in that some of the beagle health problems are directly related
to something the beagle and its owner can do nothing about, that
is the way the beagle is built. The beagles' big floppy ears can
sometimes prevent air from flowing in and out of the ears like
it should and this can cause a lot of problems. One of the main
problems is a build up of moisture in the ear that can cause
serious beagle health problems. So always check in around and
under your beagle's ears on a regular basis.

Some of the things that sound awful with a beagle are
completely harmless. For some reason beagles occasionally
experience what is known as reverse sneezing. It sounds like
they are trying desperately to catch their breath but they are
just fine and it is harmless. But don't let little warnings go
unattended with your beagle and get it to the vet if you think
something may be wrong.

About The Author: Michelle Adams supports local animal rescue
organizations and is a regular contributor to their cause.
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is important and needs to be something the beagle owner is
constantly monitoring. It is important to be aware of
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emergency care for your beagle options in case you should ever
need them.

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Havanese Health Problems: How You Can Prevent Them

Title: Havanese Health Problems: How You Can Prevent Them
Author: Fiona A Kelly

The Havanese is a rare and fine animal. Havanese health
problems can be kept to a minimum by utilizing the utmost in
preventative care, namely regular cleaning of eyes, ears and
teeth and regular visits to a veterinarian. Keeping your
Havanese from ingesting foods that are harmless to humans but
poisonous to dogs (e.g., chocolate) is another everyday
preventative measure. Hereditary Havanese health problems can,
in some cases, be prevented before an animal is born. Havanese
are prone to vision, hearing, knee and hip problems. Breeders
are starting to test their Havanese for these problems and then
not breeding the afflicted animals. Additionally, national
registries maintain databases on these hereditary problems.
Prevention may not always be enough to ward away Havanese health
problems. Sometimes you may need to find emergency care for your
Havanese. If you have an established relationship with a
veterinarian, this will help. He or she will probably have
previously given you instructions about how to contact his or
her office in an emergency.

You either have welcomed or will shortly welcome your new
Havanese puppy into your home. She will adore you completely.
You will be a hero simply for coming home from work. More
importantly, your new Havanese puppy will trust you completely.
Her wellbeing is entirely in your hands. In addition to
providing her with food, water and attention, you know you want
to do whatever it takes to keep her happy and healthy. Some
health promotion measures are things you would want to do for
any puppy. Other health promotion measures come with the extra
fur on the Havanese.

You will want very much to learn about common puppy health
problems in general and common Havanese health problems in
particular. You should also know about arranging regular
veterinary care for your Havanese puppy as well as how to
arrange emergency care for your Havanese. Havanese care is a new
adventure in your life.

Some health problems are common to any breed of dog. You
should keep your Havanese's eyes and ears clean to prevent
infection or infestation with ear mites. Also, many puppies
develop internal parasites, such as worms. Regularly check your
pet's coat for ticks and fleas. Even indoor animals can get
them. Your veterinarian can provide treatments for worms and can
provide you with the best treatments for fleas.

Some Havanese health problems are genetic. Problems such as
knee and hip dysplasia (dislocation), early onset cataracts,
retinal atrophy and genetic deafness tend to run in the Havanese
breed. These problems are not fatal, but might affect the
quality of life for your Havanese. For instance, eye problems
can lead to blindness. You will want to make sure that your
breeder has tested the sire (father) and dam (mother) of the
puppy you wish to purchase. Breeders should remove animals with
eye or joint problems from their breeding stock.

Prevention is worth many ounces of cure when it comes to
Havanese health problems. You can prevent ear parasites by
cleaning your Havanese's ears once a week. (Ear mites are a
particular problem for all floppy eared dog breeds—the Havanese
included). You can prevent eye infections by cleaning your
Havanese's eyes once a week. Be sure that your Havanese does
not ingest common foods that you enjoy but that are poisonous to
all dogs. These foods include chocolate, caffeine, grapes and
raisins, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chives, nutmeg, and walnuts.

Some pet owners forget to take their pet for regular veterinary
checkups. Don't do this to your new Havanese. Additionally, be
sure to keep your veterinarians contact information handy in
case you need emergency care for your Havanese. You can also
take your Havanese to the nearest emergency pet clinic.
Additionally, many pet supply super stores have an on site
veterinarian

About The Author: Fiona Kelly is a lifelong animal lover with a
special interest in hereditary health problems facing purebred
dogs. Health care is a vital component of
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care. The health problems that might trouble a Havanese are
discussed in this article. Obtaining
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emergency care for your Havanese is also covered.

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