Keep Dogs Cool in the Heat Warns Charity
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Dog Chews Off Diabetic Woman’s Toe
June 24, 2011
In a case study that illustrates the need for people with diabetes to be cautious of foot injuries and to protect themselves from pets, a woman with numbness in her feet caused by diabetic neuropathy slept through a traumatic episode in which her Jack Russell terrier chewed off part of her slightly infected big toe, according to an article published in this month’s issue of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
The patient’s wound required surgery, and it ultimately led the amputation of her leg, leaving her a double amputee.
The case study, co-authored by Valley Presbyterian Hospital specialist Lee C. Rogers, D.P.M., is only the second of its kind to be published in the medical literature, although more cases like it have been reported in the media. This case highlights the need for diabetic patients with neuropathy to avoid having their feet or wounds exposed when sleeping with their pets.
“Pets have a tendency to lick wounds, and that simple lick can turn into a bite, if there is no response from the owner. There have also been reports of dogs’ saliva infecting diabetic patients with the antibiotic-resistant Superbug, MRSA, which can be deadly,” Dr. Rogers said. “This case illustrates the perils of pet ownership in diabetic patients who have numbness in their hands or feet caused by neuropathy.”
The Centers for Disease Control estimate diabetes affects 25.8 million Americans –or 8.3 percent of the population–and report that it is the leading cause of non-traumatic amputations. In this case, the 48-year-old woman didn’t feel any pain and only realized part of her toe was missing when she awakened in the morning and found blood in her bed and on the floor.
She was sleeping with her 2-year-old Jack Russell terrier and realized it must have chewed off part of the toe during the night because the dog had blood in its facial fur. Doctors amputated part of her toe and, later, the lower portion of her leg because she developed other infections and neuropathic ulcerations, skin lesions that are common in diabetics who suffer from numbness.
“People with diabetes and neuropathy must take special precautions to protect their feet from infections to avoid amputations and other complications,” said Dr. Rogers.
Dr. Rogers is the associate director of Valley Presbyterian Hospital’s Amputation Prevention Center, an integrated limb-preservation center that is one of the nation’s only facilities of its kind. Since its January 2010 opening, the Amputation Prevention Center’s specialized multidisciplinary team of highly skilled professionals has treated more than 350 patients with leading-edge technology and achieved a limb salvage rate of 96 percent.
“With its exemplary record of success, the Amputation Prevention Center is truly a community asset and an extraordinary benefit to patients in danger of losing a limb,” said Gustavo Valdespino, President and CEO of Valley Presbyterian Hospital. “The Center is leading the way in patient care and treatment with its cutting-edge technology and innovative team approach pairing podiatrists with vascular surgeons.”
George Andros, M.D., the Center’s Medical Director, notes the center recorded an average wound-healing rate of 52 days – less than half the national average of 120 days, in its first year.
”At Valley Presbyterian Hospital, we are proud to be part of this pioneering effort to employ new technology to bring expertise to patients wherever they may be,” he said. “The Amputation Prevention Center is on the leading edge of advancing the pace of medicine and improving the care of patients.”
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Dog Owners Can Help in Fight Against Canine Heart Disease
June 23, 2011
Big hearted dog lovers can now turn their passion for their pets into action by participating in a program that funds new research for canine heart disease – and perhaps win a vacation at the same time.
In the online Million Heart Challenge, as soon as one million visitors click on the website, Boehringer Ingeleheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI), will donate $15,000 to the American College of Internal Veterinary Medicine (ACVIM) to support independent canine cardiology research. BIVI also will give away two vacations – one to a pet owner and one to a veterinary professional who participate in the Challenge.
“Diseases such as congestive heart failure (CHF) affect millions of dogs worldwide,” said Lara Sheeley, senior brand manager for BIVI. “These diseases dramatically reduce the quality of life for dogs and ultimately lead to their deaths.
The Million Heart Challenge is our way of helping to educate pet owners about CHF and supporting promising new research while having some fun along the way.”
About 10 percent of the nearly 75 million dogs in the United States have heart disease, and that figure increases to as many as 75 percent among aged dogs and certain predisposed breeds. Yet, a national survey shows that more than half of dog owners are unaware that their dog may be at risk of heart failure.
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Should I Get a Pomeranian Puppy?
June 22, 2011
From that point on, these dogs were continually bred to be smaller and smaller, as well as have darker shades of color come through, resulting into the light brown Pomeranian dogs that are mostly seen today.
Housetraining your Pomeranian puppy – Pomeranians are very hygienic by character. They dislike dirtying the place where they sleep and eat. What’s more, dogs automatically build up behavior about where they do their job.
A few Pomeranian puppies prefer to go to the toilet on grass, while others have a preference for gravel. Determining what your puppy likes better early on can help accelerate the house training process.
(See this guide on puppy housetraining)
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See this article: Best pet insurance for a Pomeranian
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So, should you get a Pomeranian puppy? Hopefully our little guide has been of some assistance. Remember, always do your research and only ever work with high quality dog breeders. Pomeranians are, sadly, one of the dog breeds that are commercially produced in puppy farms / puppy mills. Don't fall victim to buying a sick Pomeranian puppy from a dog dealer.
Article published by Angelo Alonso on behalf of petbuzz :: social media for pet brands.Making Your Home Safe For Your Dog
June 22, 2011
- How to secure your garden
- How to use lighting to deter thieves
- How to use landscaping to your dog's advantage
- How to put off would-be dog thieves
If you own a dog, you'll know just how important it is to keep them safe and secure.
Avoid disaster, have a read… http://www.dogtips.co/dog-proof-home/ distributed by Leandro Macheda on behalf of petbuzz :: social media for pet brands.Stop Puppy From Jumping & Biting
June 21, 2011
- Puppy jumping and biting is natural
- You can fix the problem without being harsh on your puppy
- Teaching your puppy not to jump up and bite is crucial to stop the problem becoming serious
The basic principles:
1 – Ignore bad behavior2 – Reward desired behavior
3 – Alert your puppy to the fact that you don't like being nipped Read in full: Curing your puppy from jumping up and biting…
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4 – Stop my dog pulling on the lead
3 – Stop puppy biting
2 – How to stop dog barking at cats
1 – How to get my dog to come back See more: http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/6721/top-5-dog-training-problems/
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