Leishmaniasis: What you need to know
This terrible disease works like a silent enemy and claims every year hundreds of doggy lives only in Spain. But there’s more to it and you have the right to know.
Health
Knowledge & Tips about keeping your furry love heathier
In pictures: Evolution of Orchidectomy
Even though we were absolutely sure it was the right thing to do, we were terribly scared about the surgery. General anaesthesia, to name one of the smallest worries, and then from the scarring process to medication, every point, we took care of our beloved dog. But we were so worried, we were asking the vet at every point of the recovery.
Fleas & ticks: a good plan to keep your dog safe
Starting from March, many bugs populate back the mountains, fields and sometimes even the streets, posing a huge danger for dogs.
Ticks and fleas are widely known for not only making miserable the life of the poor pooch where they live, but also for carrying so many and sometimes fatal diseases. There are many methods responsible, loving owners can apply to protect your dog from these hateful little monsters.
My Paws – Part II – How to clean them
When you come home, and especially if your dog share a lot of spaces with you (mine sleep in our bed, so, yes, we have to be very careful with what they bring from the outside into our home), you may want to clean your dog’s paws.
My Ears
With my both dogs I happened to find myself in a situation where every other month I had to take them to the vet to treat ear infections. It was like this for about a year. I really would have appreciated that the different vets I visited could have pointed me into the right direction, instead of making me putting tons of antibiotics into my dog’s ears, for so long, with the subsequent spent of time and money.
My Mouth
Taking care of a dog’s mouth is not usually a thing too many people do. Sometimes it may seem impossible, too.
However, if you really care for them, you need to allocate some time and effort to this routine. At least every other day, you need to clean your dog’s mouth.
We need to exercise
Having a dog involves certain level of physical exercise requirements. Depending on the dog’s breed, you may need to cater for 30 mins to maybe hours of daily exercise. With Vizslas, you qualify for owner of one of the most active and exercise required dogs, so please take this into account. They are not classified as big dogs, but their exercise needs are quite huge… think very well if you want to get into this breed, as they can get really frustrated and even destructive if their physical requirements are not met. I really mean it. I have witnessed what a frustrated Vizsla can do. And don’t even think that a big house or garden will do. Your puppy won’t be happy if he or she is not mentally and physically challenged.
Should I sterilize my dog?
To Sterilize or not to sterilize. That’s the question
One of the biggest questions a dog’s owner has. To sterilize, spay, castrate, de-sex, neuter, are synonyms of taking away the possibility for your dog to reproduce.
To breed or not to breed
To breed or not to breed.
For some responsible owners, this is a question that has been brought to the table at least once.
My Paws – Bonus: Natural Moisturizer
Dogs’ paws are usually neglected. Cushions weaken as the dog ages, but without proper nutrition and basic care this appears earlier in life and can be really painful for your dog. Also, when the weather is too cold or if the surfaces they walk on are not the most appropiate, they can even get cracks on them, as you can see in the next picture. We applied a natural moisturiser and got these results after 3 days of treatment.