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A Common Dog Ailment- Arthritis
Arthritis is where you have an inflammation of the joints. And in old age for dogs it means that the joints swell and become painful and stiff. Some of the things that can cause this problem are earlier injuries such as torn ligaments. Symptoms of arthritis are lameness particularly after first getting up from lying down and unwillingness to jump or go for long walks or even getting up. Dogs will suffer more in winter time as the joints tend to swell more.
Some ways in which you can manage arthritis are:
Weight Control: – Ensure that your dog is the correct weight for their breed and age. As the owner, you have control over what you feed your dog. Feed quality food in an amount appropriate for your dog’s size, breed and activity level and keep treats to a minimum; your dog should be able to maintain an ideal weight. If your dog is overweight, seek the suggestion of your veterinarian regarding low calorie dog food and an exercise program.
Exercise: Make sure that your dog does get regular exercise in shorter sessions this is always better than long work-outs on weekends. Warming the muscles prior to exercise and following exercise with a “warm-down” period are beneficial. Daily exercise will ensure that they maintain their correct weight. Exercise that provides good range of motion and muscle building as well as limiting wear and tear on the joints is best. Leash walks, swimming, walking on treadmills, and slow jogging are excellent low-impact exercises. Keep in mind that whatever exercise program you select it should be individualized for each dog based on the severity of the arthritis, his weight, age, and physical condition. If in doubt consult with your veterinarian regarding an exercise program appropriate for your dog.
Sleeping areas: Cold and damp weather will aggravate the symptoms, keeping your dog warm, with a pet sweater and keep the temperature in the house a bit warmer. Providing proper dog bedding such as a orthopedic foam bed helps many dogs with arthritis. Beds with dome-shaped, orthopedic foam distribute weight evenly and reduce pressure on joints. They are also much easier for the pet to get out of. Place the bed in a warm spot away from drafts.
Massage therapy: Your vet can show you how to execute physical therapy and massage on your dog to help relax stiff muscles and encourage a good range of motion in the joints. Remember, your dog is in pain, so start slowly and build trust. Begin by petting the area and work up to gently kneading the muscles around the joint with your fingertips using small, circular motions. Gradually work your way out to the surrounding muscles.
Daily Routine: Climbing stairs becomes difficult for arthritic dogs; it can make going outside to urinate and defecate extremely hard. Dog owners will tend to build or buy ramps, especially on stairs leading to their yard, to make it easier for their dogs to go outside.
Don’t let your beloved dog suffer from arthritis there are many things that you can do as a caring owner to help them manage their pain
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I need a dog to protect me at night. Rhodesian Ridgeback, Beauceron, or Maliniois?
I am a very small man (five foot four, 113 pounds) living in a really bad neighborhood (Echo Park, Los Angeles). I have a locked gate on my yard, burglar bars and doors, an alarm, motion activated floodlights, and a gun. But sometimes I am here alone, and I get scared at night. Which of the above dogs would be the most likely to instinctively protect me if an intruder got in?
I live in a ghetto. A gang member could kill a Yorkshire Terrier with one stomp. If you think a Yorkshire Terrier could defend me from a gang member with a 9mm handgun, you are not someone I want to talk to about life and death issues.
Both the Beauceron and Malinois are naturally very alert breeds and are often trained in protection. The Rhodesian Ridgeback is not exactly a guard/protection dog. Realize that BOTH Beaucerons and Malinois are intensive working breeds – plan to take up marathon running and a half a dozen canine sports to keep them from going completely insane. The best you can expect from any dog not specifically trained in protection is alarm barking and deterring criminal intent. A trained protection dog (which will either cost you $10,000+ or take about 2-3 years to train) will be able to, on command, take down a bad guy.
Trained protection dogs can be killed just as easily as an untrained dog so this will do you no good if the criminal has a gun or other weapon, just delay it a moment while he kills the dog. Your personal gun is much better for actual protection and any breed of dog will alarm bark to alert you to an intruder, I wouldn’t recommend a Beauceron or Malinois to anyone not intending to pursue serious canine sports as they are a lot more dog than the average dog owner can deal with.
