Caring for your dog and pets can sure be a full time job. Providing a high quality diet, plenty of exercise and love lay the foundation. After that there are so many things to consider when trying to keep dogs healthy.

One of the most beneficial preventative measure (or corrective if your dog is already experiencing problems) is to provide him or her with a high quality dog enzyme. Enzymes for dogs and well as probiotics provide the natural digestive catalyst dogs need to properly absorb nutrients from the foods they eat. Dogs, being wild animals by nature, have digestive systems that are designed to digest raw meats (and just about anything else!) We as owners typically provide dog food that is processed – the result is that many of the nutrients and minerals from the dog never make it to the dog. Enzymes for dogs promote their digestive system to properly digest and absorb these essential elements. The result is that dog itching stops, dog allergies stop, and their health improves greatly! Think of enzymes for dogs this way – they treat the problem before it becomes a problem. Having said that if your dog is experiencing scratching, itching, shedding, allergies, or other health issues definitely provide dog enzymes and probiotics, they will have a quick and lasting effect on your loved one! Evolution Pets at www.evolutionsupply.com provides some great high quality dog enzymes.

While it may not seem as important as enzymes discussed above, cleaning dog eyes is also essential to support health. Bacteria, fungus, and many other infectious organisms around a dogs eye can problems, and be quite expensive if you are forced to go to the veterinarian. This is especially true for poodles and Maltese breeds. If your dog has tear stains use a high quality dog tear stain remover. It is important to use one that actually cures the issues and not simply masks it. EvolutionPets has formulated a great product that is used by many dog owners. It includes tartrate which has great results. You simply sprinkle it over your dogs food and that is it. Some of the inferior products are in pill form or even worse require direct application around the dogs eye. This is a no-no as it often makes the situation even worse.

Let me discuss one last thing – bathing a dog. While it may seem elementary it is not; and using a poor dog shampoo or not bathing your dog enough can also lead to health issues, and you guessed it expensive veterinarian bills. Use a nice moisturizing dog shampoo, oatmeal dog shampoo works great and is soothing to the dog. Stay away from products you can buy in pet stores as they tend to be massed produced products (regardless what the label look like) and based from human shampoos.

We hope you enjoy time with your dog!

Your dog’s health is important and neglecting possible concerns such as changes in breathing patterns could lead to serious health issues and possibly death of a beloved pet. There are sites that help with the unfortunate event of the loss of your pet and several that even sell pet memorials or pet urns for dogs to keep your loved pet’s memory with you forever.

If your pet is suffering from any of the breathing problems listed above, please consult your local veterinarian for immediate help.

Dog breathing problems are a definite cause for concern. All dogs are susceptible, but Brachycephalic breeds even more so (Brachycephalic breeds are the types of dogs with “snub” noses, such as the Pug, Pekingese, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Shih-Tzu, etc). These dogs should be monitored even more closely for signs of dog breathing problems. Although some of these respiratory conditions may end up being completely harmless, it’s still better to be safe than sorry - take your dog to the vet to ensure all is well.

• Panting is normal as it allows dogs to cool down. However, excessive panting can be a sign of heatstroke, especially if your dog has a bright red tongue and/or his eyes appear glazed. Pain is another reason why dogs may pant more than usual.
• Gasping or coughing can have many causes. Your dog may have swallowed an object that is blocking his airflow. This is an emergency and you will need to take your dog to the vet immediately.Coughing could also be caused by kennel cough, an illness passed from dog-to-dog. The risk of contagion is higher in situations where many dogs are in contact with each other, such as in a kennel.
• Sneezing could indicate that a dog has inhaled a foreign object. Do not attempt to remove an object from the nose - you could cause permanent and serious damage. Bring your dog to the vet instead.
• Tumors in the nose can cause both a runny nose and sneezing. The dog might also paw at his nose or rub it against something. If your dog’s nose bleeds, take him to the vet right away - nose bleeds are not a common occurrence for pets as they are for people.
• Reverse sneezing is caused when dogs quickly pull air into its nose (instead of pushing it out, like in a normal sneeze). The sound of this sneezing / snorting can be scary but the condition will not harm the dog.

There are many causes of respiratory problems, some benign but many serious that cannot easily be diagnosed. Become familiar with your dog’s normal breathing patterns, such as how many breaths he takes on average. This can help you determine whether you have an emergency health problem on hand.