By Sue Vickers on October 19, 2009
Glucosamine and Chondroitin are substances found naturally in people, dogs and other animals. They are found most frequently in cartilage, the connective tissue that cushions joints from rubbing against each other during movement. Glucosamine for… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Reviews | Tagged canine arthritis, glucosamine for dogs, joint pain
By Sue Vickers on October 1, 2009
Cleo is almost 11 years old and starting to show signs of aging. Graying around the face and muzzle, reduced hearing, weight gain and she is less active. The signs of aging differ greatly from dog to dog and breed to breed. The size of the dog is… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Senior Poodle Care | Tagged older dogs, Senior Poodle Care, signs of aging
By Sue Vickers on August 27, 2009
Twenty-five percent of dogs that end up in shelters are purebred dogs. So, if you are looking for a purebred poodle, don’t rule out animal shelters as a place to find one. The animal shelter may send any poodles that show up to rescue group. There… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Breed Info | Tagged poodle adoption, poodle rescue
By Sue Vickers on August 25, 2009
If you are going to buy a poodle puppy, and you want to make sure your puppy will be of good health and sound temperament, you should buy her from a reputable breeder. Finding a reputable breeder may take a little work and you may have to wait… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Breed Info | Tagged poodle breeder, poodle puppy
By Sue Vickers on August 25, 2009
Constant barking is a problem many poodle owners face. Dogs bark for many reasons. Genetic and environmental factors influence when, where, and how easily a dog barks. Poodles of all sizes have watch dog tendencies and will bark at intruders…. Continue reading this post.
Posted in Behavior Problems | Tagged barking, excessive barking, poodle behavior
By Sue Vickers on July 16, 2009
Dogs don’t react to allergies the way humans dog. While we may raise a racket by sneezing, hacking and constantly clearing our throat, our poodles usually suffer in silence. When pets inhale, come in contact with or ingest something they’re… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Health | Tagged poodle allergies, poodle health
By Sue Vickers on July 15, 2009
Blastomycosis is a serious systemic fungal disease that primarily infects dogs and people. While there have been reported cases in a variety of animals including cats and horses, they are relatively rare. Dogs are 10 times more likely to develop the… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Health | Tagged blasto, blastomycosis, dogs, poodle health, risk factors
By Sue Vickers on June 30, 2009
Progressive Retinal Atrophy PRA is a family of possibly up to 30 related, yet different diseases in which the retina gradually deteriorates, eventually causing blindness in all affected dogs. PRA typically shows up as night… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Health | Tagged genetic eye diseases, poodle genetic diseases, poodle health
By Sue Vickers on June 30, 2009
Toy, Miniature and Standard Poodles are healthy and long-lived animals. But as with any species or breed of animal, despite good care, health problems sometimes arise. Poodles suffer from a number of genetic diseases. 6sx5iwncgy Genetic diseases are… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Health | Tagged AIHA, blood, Cushing, disease, Hip, JRD, lethargy, poodle, poodle genetic diseases, Symptoms, Von Willebrand
By Sue Vickers on June 25, 2009
If you must leave your poodle for more than a few hours, you’ll need to put him in a long-term confinement area, rather than a crate. This area-your safe room-should be stocked with a few basics: a water dish, a few toys, and a place where your… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Training | Tagged housebreaking, indoor confinement area, poodle
