Puddles: The Incontinent Dog

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The condition is inherited, and its effects can range from minor problems to a life-changing disability.

These tiny dogs are often sold as rarities, and although they’re super-cute, like all teacup dogs, they are usually unhealthy and have a relatively short lifespan.Roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms don’t just cause diarrhea in dogs, but they can also cause blood and protein loss from the gut, too. Hereditary cataracts which is a condition where the lens in the eye becomes cloudy and this can result in blindness. As of 2012, the Poodle was the third-most popular FCI registered breed worldwide, after the Labrador Retriever and German Shepherd, with 118,653 new dogs registered per year from the 25 countries surveyed.

This shuts the stomach off from the rest of the body and prevents any of the accumulated gas or fluid within to escape. It is also important to know that rats and mice aren’t the only wild animals to carry the Leptospire bacteria. Find out what you can expect from these regal-looking doggos, from their personality traits, exercise requirements, history, and more.They’re less flexible than Keen’s boots but they are wonderfully comfortable from the first wear, despite having a pretty full coverage of full-grain leather, which has a special “i-shield” coating for extra waterproofing.

It’s highly toxic to dogs and cats, and only a small amount needs to be ingested to be fatal as it causes kidney failure. If you notice your dog is going towards a puddle and starts drinking, gently but firmly pull him away. The new puddle-lurking nasty on the block is Angiostrongylus Vasorum, AKA Lungworm or French Heartworm. This affects both the bladder, which has a reduced capacity, and the urethra as the lack of estrogen weakens the muscles surrounding the opening.

Be sure to spend the time you’ll save on grooming in exercising and training your Poodle; he’ll love you for it. Making sure the immune system is strong and healthy and seeing a vet upon the occurrence of initial symptoms is the best recipe.