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5 Tips For Feeding A Happy, Healthy Dog
5 Tips For Feeding A Happy, Healthy Dog by Mark Eckenrode Do you really know all there is to know about your canine companion’s nutritional needs? Many pet owners think they’re doing what’s best for their dogs when it comes to food, but in reality...
Could Your Dog Be a Sports Star?
Dogs were traditionally working animals. They would have
expected to be active all day, every day. However, in these
modern days a dog's life can often be confined to indoors and
with very few physical activities.
Dogs are animals that need...
Dietary Intolerance in Pets
Dietary Intolerance
Adverse reactions to ingredients in the diet may well be one of
the commonest yet least recognised causes of ill-health in pets
and humans.
In theory, any dietary ingredient can cause an intolerance. In
practice,...
Don't Feed This to Your Dog
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Raisins -- Both grapes and...
How Can I Deal With My Shih Tzu's Separation Anxiety?
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it may not be the best approach to keep him out of trouble. And
it may even cause your dog to experience more separation
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How To Choose A Pet That's Right For You And Your Family
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Pet Safety at Christmas
Things change at Christmas time - new people come to your house
with strange new things, you rearrange furniture, add new things
like trees, get more tired, and pay less attention.
All these things can confuse your animal companion causing...
Ringworm Identification in Pets: Treatment, Prevention and Home Remedies
Article source: http://www.rescuecats.org/. Used with author's
permission.
"Ringworm" is the common name for the skin infection caused by a
special group of fungi; it is not caused by a worm at all. The
fungi feed upon the dead cells of...
The Art of Housebreaking A New Puppy
So you're the proud owner of a new puppy. Now the fun begins and
you have years of companionship ahead of you.
Unfortunately you are also the not so proud owner of soggy
carpets - right? Obviously you quickly decide this has got to
stop...
Training Older Dog
They say that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, are they
right? They are partly right. An older dog will take a heck of a
lot more training and dedication from its handler than a younger
dog will, basically because an older dogs mind is a...
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breed Profile
History
The title of "King Charles Spaniel" was bestowed upon these dogs
during the reign of King Charles II, who adored his spaniels and
would not be parted from them. A law that was passed by King
Charles II, still stands today that these little dogs can enter
any public place, including the houses of parliament!
These little dogs were used to warm the laps of nobility on
carriage rides and in cold castles and buildings, so they really
are the original "lap dog".
Appearance
Cavalier's are pretty little dogs, with long flowing coats with
long flowing feathers on their legs and beautiful long ears (I'd
recommend tying the ears back out of the way at dinner time!!)
They have very long, flowing coats and come in a number of
colours; Black and Tan, Ruby (Rich red whole colour), Blenheim
(chestnut and white), Tricolour (Black and white evenly spaced
with tan markings)
Both dogs and bitches should stand between 30 - 33cm.
Temperament
These are very happy, friendly dogs; they walk around with their
head and tail held high. They are not nervous dogs and will
welcome friends and strangers alike.
They like to be close to their people and will take every
opportunity to sit on your lap or lie next to you in bed and
fall asleep!
They are patient and get along well with children and other dogs
and animals; they make wonderful family pets, and also make an
excellent companion for the elderly.
Grooming
Cavaliers require a moderate amount of grooming because of their
long coats. A quick brush after walkies may be needed, because
their flowing coats tend to pick up debris along the way!
Long flowing ears mean that care should be taken at feeding time
or they get covered in dinner!
Exercise
Cavaliers certainly enjoy their walks, and require a moderate
amount of exercise. They relish the opportunity to get out and
meet other people and dogs.
They will trot happily along beside you, head held high, taking
in the sights and sounds!
Health Problems
Cavaliers are prone to heart murmurs, although generally lead a
healthy, active life with this condition.
They can also suffer from slipping knee joints ( subluxating
patellas); the dogs weight should be kept under control to
reduce the potential problems caused by this condition. If it
does lead to the knee popping out of its joint, surgery will be
required.
Cavaliers also have the highest incidence of any breed of Mitral
Valve Disease. A defect in the mitral valve (one of the 4 heart
valves) causes backflow of blood into the left atrium, or mitral
regurgitation. Less commonly, a narrowing of the valve can be
identified. Because of the leaky valve, the heart is less
efficient at pumping blood to the body.
About the author:
Stephanie has written many articles on dogs which can be found
at the Kennel Corner website.
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