“Dog Breed of the Week: Cocker Spaniel” plus 1 more |
| Dog Breed of the Week: Cocker Spaniel Posted: 17 Nov 2010 09:14 AM PST  The American Cocker Spaniel is a relatively popular dog breed that is also commonly seen as part of mixed breed or hybrid dogs. This spaniel has a hard-working and sometimes reserved disposition. That being said, the breed can be an affectionate companion and lively playmate. The American Cocker Spaniel might be best known for its lovely locks. Those curly ears are pretty cute, but if you don't take proper care of the ears you won't want to see (or smell) the results! Cockers are highly prone to severe ear disease, so the first priority in caring for this breed is to routinely check and clean the ears. There is more to the Cocker than potentially yucky ears, though. This is an intelligent dog breed that is highly motivated. Once properly trained and socialized, this breed can make a loyal and loving family dog. I know there are a ton of Cocker Spaniel fans out there, so speak up. Talk about your Cocker Spaniel! Photo © Michael Frugé About the Photo: This is my Cocker Spaniel named Jean-Luc. He was born on April 9, 2009. His original family turned out to be allergic to dogs, therefore putting him up for adoption. One of his favorite chews is smoked pig ears. In this photo he was gnawing on one when I called his name. He propped himself up and turned to look at me. That's how I got this shot. Moments later he was in my face trying to lick the camera! - Michael This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Posted: 16 Nov 2010 02:33 PM PST In addition to being Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month, November is also National Pet Diabetes Month. Promoting awareness about the occurrence of diabetes in pets is always important, but this month is dedicated to the idea. Many people, including pet owners, don't realize that pets can develop diabetes just like humans. If more people knew about diabetes prevention, detection and treatment, perhaps we could help make this disease less common (or at least less threatening). Could your dog have diabetes mellitus? Unfortunately, the symptoms of diabetes can come on gradually and may be difficult to spot. This is why routine wellness visits to the vet are so important. It's also a good reason to familiarize yourself with the common signs of illness in dogs. The good news is that diabetes mellitus is often quite manageable when owners know what to do and they work closely with their vets. Diabetes does not have to mean the end of a pet's life. Educate yourself, your family and your friends about pet diabetes so you can all stay a step ahead. Learn more about diabetes mellitus in dogs today. Has your life you been touched by diabetes in pets or humans? Leave a comment to tell us about your experiences. You might even be able help someone else get through it. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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