 Be sure the dogs are up to date on all of their vaccination.
your dog should be removed if you see these types of signs: pulling back on their leash, wide eyes, tucked tails and drooped ears they're looking very apprehensive. Smaller dogs should be off the ground into doggie stroller or purse. The smaller dog can easily get under people feet trip the person and injure the dog. For the safety of the dog and others, it is best to remove the dog. Dogs can be aggressive with other dogs make sure they get along well with every kind of dogs, people, children and loud noises. Older dogs may have issues outside with health problems, sun, and hot pavement. Unexpected noises can cause your pet to get away from you. Be sure your dog is microchip-ed or has an ID.
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 Cats and dogs can become blind by diabetes, trauma to the retina in the back of the eye, glaucoma, and genetics. Those diseases can cause clouding of the lens, gradual or sudden blindness. If you think your pet is becoming blind take it to your vet for a test.
Early diagnosis can be very important. The vision loss can be reversed if treated early enough. Animals adapt well to blindness. Give your pet time to adjust to their vision loss. It would a good idea to put you blind cat into a small room so that it can learn to navigate. Put the litter in there with the cat. After it learns to navigate in the room then it can navigate the rest of the home. Keep the furniture and cat's scratching post in the same place. Moving things around can confuse your cat. Keep the toilet bowls closed, prevent access to the outdoor pool, put a gate at the bottom of the stairs. Walk a blind dog around the house on a leash and give it treats and praises. The blind pet will use its other senses to navigate their environment. You can use toys with bells, rattles, and catnip. Blind pets do need playtime and exercise. Put a bell on your shoe so that your dog knows where you are. Keep your dog on same walking route.  These types of breeds are known for drooling Bloodhounds, Saint Bernard, Mastiffs, and Newfoundlands.
Drooling is normal when the dog is anticipating something he really likes. Labradors will drool when they’re anticipating something. Not normal drooling is when a dog is nervous, anxious panting or trembling are signs of nervousness. Drooling will go away once the stressor is removed. Another sign of drooling is a pain in the mouth, throat or nausea. The dog does not want to swallow because it's painful. Drooling from a car ride can make a dog sick. Dogs can become nauseous from an upset stomach. Ingesting something toxic can cause drooling. If you see serious signs of vomiting, diarrhea, shaking, seizures, bruising, bleeding or very little energy. These are signs that the dog has ingested something toxic. If drooling is not part of your of your dog's normal behavior take the dog to the vet and have him checked out.  Dogs that panic when their owner leaves. Anxiety can be a serious problem for dogs who suffer from it. They may soil the house, destroy window molding, howl for hours on end, pant, drool, sweaty pads, tremble or shaking, appetite suppression, destructive chewing and desperate attempts to get out of their crate. It would be best if you practice your routine of when you go away on a trip from time to time. Instead of leaving watch Tv or iPads. The goal is to teach the pet that these "triggers" don't represent you leaving the house which starts the anxiety. Vitamin D, Thunder Shirts, Kongs and puzzles toys are helpful to dogs and their anxiety. Leave the Tv on or play soft music on the radio. It should help the pet relax.  Ear infections in dogs are not uncommon. Dogs let us know when they have ear infections by scratching their ears with a paw, tilting the head, head shaking and discharge. Dogs can experience pain when opening the mouth or they can be reluctant to chew. You may notice a smell or redness in their ear. This can be caused by bacteria, yeast, pollen, grass and ear mites. It can be prevented with flea and tick medications. Some dogs have food allergies which can predispose the ear to infections. Dogs that are prone to ear infections are Cocker Spaniels, Labrador Retrievers, Pit Bulls, Poodles, and Shar-peis. If the dog has allergies it can develop ear infections. You need to ask your vet if the medications used could cause deafness or other serious side effects. Your vet can tell you if the dog's eardrum is intact. Keep the Pets ears dry and clean To clean you can use a couple of drops of coconut oil or olive oil, placed into the ear canal. This softens the excess wax and helps it move up and out where it can be wiped away with a tissue. To dry inside flap and around the opening of the ear canal use a cloth towel or tissue.
To clean you can use a couple of drops of coconut oil or olive oil, placed into the ear canal. This softens the excess wax and helps it move up and out where it can be wiped away with a tissue. To dry inside flap and around the opening of the ear canal use a cloth towel or tissue. I have attached additional instructions below. 
If your pet gets stung by a bee if you can see the stinger scrape it away. Usually, the pet will paw it or rub itself on the grass and remove it. You can give your pet 1mg Benadryl per pound of its body weight and apply a cold pack for short periods at a time. You can also use a frozen pack of peas to any swelling. You don't want frostbite so remove the ice pack frequently. If your pet has any problems with severe swelling or breathing take your pet to the vet.
This is a concern because nicotine is a dangerous poison for pets and e-cigarettes and their associated paraphernalia often contain it in more concentrated levels than in traditional tobacco products. It is important to realize that these products are filled with liquid nicotine and still remain a hazard for pets. It is the more concentrated liquid cartridges and large-volume containers of nicotine liquid that pose the greatest risk for poisoning in pets.
Nicotine poisoning signs in dogs and cats from nicotine ingestion is vomiting. As nicotine receptors throughout the central nervous system and the body are stimulated, drooling, diarrhea, agitation and high heart rates can occur. With higher doses of nicotine, the receptors become blocked, and tremors and seizures can be seen, along with lethargy, muscular weakness and death from respiratory muscle weakness and heart arrhythmia. The most dangerous thing about nicotine in liquid form is that it can be absorbed through the skin or mucous membranes of the mouth in dogs, cats. This is a true emergency. Because of the rapid absorption, most animals will become symptomatic very quickly. Vomiting usually develops within 30 minutes to an hour. If you think your pet has ingested nicotine (e-cigarettes, patches, gum or tobacco) and your pet is vomiting, agitated or lethargic, call your veterinarian immediately or the Animal Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435.  If your pet gets into the alcohol, he or she can get a buzz or could wind up in the hospital. A dose of alcohol can prove more dangerous to pets then humans. The strength of the alcohol is a real concern. Ethanol is very dangerous to animals. Cleaning products, mouthwash, and hand sanitizer are also very dangerous. Signs to look for: are nausea or vomit, wobbly, increased thirst and urination, lethargy, and, disorientated. In a mild exposure to alcohol, the pet will recover with time and no treatment. Let the pet sleep it off.
 CANCER IN PETS MISCONCEPTION
Pet owners believe healthier diets can cause or prevent cancer that is false. It is true that some ingredients are healthier than others. The pets' bodies and the cancer are very complex disease with both genetic and environmental effects. “Superfood” can cause cancer or prevent cancer is false. Carbohydrate and sugar, all cells whether healthy or cancerous use glucose as a source of energy. Tumor cells are usually replicating at a faster rate than healthy cells. They have a higher metabolic demand for fuel. Sugar doesn't make cancer grow faster. Depriving cancer cells of sugar doesn't slow their growth. 50% of all dogs and 30% of cats will be affected by a tumor in their lifetimes |
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