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Essential Dog Questions and Answers: Part 1 

Is there a special natural dog food specially formulated for dogs?

Yes certainly, as heat within the processed dog food manufacturing process which destroys not only the molds, toxins and disease carrying bacteria present in the putrid raw ingredients, high temperatures will also destroy the essential ingredients your dog must receive daily.  Thereby it is imperative you feed your family dog a natural raw dog food which is specially formulated for dogs containing the full quota of essential ingredients.

Providing your family dog with a daily mix of natural raw dog food- also referred to as dehydrated dog food, will ensure your family canine receives his full complement of all his essential ingredients on a daily basis. Fortunately for your devoted dog the contents of the dehydrated raw dog food is in addition being a low calorie dog food, so with aforethought will prevent your dog becoming obese or overweight.

Dehydrated dog food is a natural dog food which is specifically formulated for canines and contains fresh meat, fresh vegetables and fresh fruit then freeze dried to capture all of your family dog’s essential vitamins, essential trace elements and essential minerals and will be available to your dog when fed to your dog within his daily dog food mix.

Is there any special training equipment that should be used for the older dog?

No. A chain dog collar and six-foot web dog leash are applicable for all dog training sessions with a normal healthy dog, regardless of age.

Are there any special considerations when deciding what your dog rests and sleeps on?

Yes, through effective research experts will vehemently advise the caring dog owner against the old fashioned practice of your family dog resting or sleeping in any form of cramped conditions.  Although Hip Dysplasia is considered a hereditary disease in dogs and commonly found in large dog breeds, dogs that are susceptibly can have their condition worsened by him sleeping and resting in cramped, cold and damp conditions.

Is there a way to reduce the risks to my dog associated with joint diseases?

Yes, as a caring dog owner it is imperative you offer your family dog his full complement of his 23 essential ingredients within his daily natural raw dog food mix. These essential vitamins, essential trace elements and essential minerals certainly in a growing dog, remains essential for the correct growth of his joints especially the hip joints – Hip Dysplasia. Hip Dysplasia occurs when the ‘ball and socket’ joint forms improperly as the dog grows and is termed as abnormal growth development and resulting in the ‘ball and socket’ joint not fitting together and becomes loose and out of place and causing lameness, pain and secondary arthritis.

Is there any other ways to reduce the risks to my dog associated with joint diseases?

Yes, allowing your family dog to sleep and rest in cramped, cold and damp conditions can hasten the onset of arthritis in dogs. The solution would be to invest in a comfortable extra-large dog bed and preferably with a memory foam mattress or invest a little extra cash on an orthopedic dog bed which is slightly larger than your dog when he is fully stretched out with his limbs not obstructed by the sides of the specialized dog bed.

Why don't dogs get cavities except in rare instances?

It is speculated that the enamel surface of the dog's teeth is harder and more impenetrable to pathogenesis than that of humans. Another factor could be that the dog is presumed to not to have amylase in the saliva as humans do; so while human starch-digestion begins in the mouth, the dog's starch-digestion starts further down the intestinal tract. Some research has since discovered salivary enzymes.

Do dogs have to go out for walks more often as they get older?

Yes, but for different reasons. If we are dealing with a normal, healthy family dog, he can get along on the frequency he is used to. However, if you have an older dog that is beginning to show arthritis problems; it is a good idea to get him moving through regular exercise more often during the day and remembering the fact adverse effect cold weather can have on arthritic pain. The older dog can also tend to get lazy, and circulation is improved with moderate exercising through longer walks. It remains important to understand that when taking your dog to the city dog park your family dog must be under full control and not posing a risk to other park users or their dogs as a caring dog owner you have sole responsibility for your dog and his actions.

Is a dog's bladder weaker at eight or nine years old?

Most of the time what is interpreted as a weak bladder is actually a bladder infection or an ensuing kidney problem. Bladder infections can be common, regardless of age, and kidney disease is very pronounced in the older dog. Two of the most common problems in the older dog are bad heart and bad kidneys.

If the older dog begins to urinate in the house for apparently no reason, after being housebroken for many years, would you assume this to be a medical problem rather than spite-work? Yes, most definitely. You must first eliminate any medical problems before you chastise your dog for disobedience. Medically speaking, if he is urinating in the house, this is most likely a bladder problem. If he is drinking more water and also urinating in the house, it could more likely be a kidney problem.

Is exercise bad for the older dog?

No. Exercise is very good for a dog unless there are definite contraindications, such as heart problems. All exercise should be within reason. Jumping hurdles is exercise that the older dog should not be asked to do, but walking provides healthful exercise for all dogs of any age. Although you still need to ensure your family dog is under full control with a sturdy dog collar and a strong and durable dog leash.

Do older dogs need a different diet?

Yes. They should have less total protein within their daily dog food diet but a higher quality protein. Different age dogs do require different diets. Young dogs need a high concentration of protein, middle-aged dogs can thrive on the protein that exists in the average good-quality dog food, and older dogs need lesser amounts of higher-quality protein. Excess protein produces more nitrogenous wastes, which means more work for the kidneys. Dogs with kidney problems could be put on prescription dog food, or small amounts of high-quality protein, such as in eggs, yogurt, tofu, ricotta, farmer cheese, cottage cheese, and hard mild cheeses, together with a lot of raw, grated vegetables. Kidney problems require low protein. Heart problems require low salt. Very often the two maladies go hand in hand.

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