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"This coat is a brilliant fit that does not
need to be tight; it just STAYS there with
plenty of room for an active dog. Perfect
for layering other coats underneath if
needed. Suits the awkward shape of a
Rhodesian Ridgeback."
- Sharyn, vet-n-pet DIRECT customer
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DOG COAT
What
did
the
hungry
Dalmatian
say
when
he
had
some
kibble?
That
hit
the
spot!
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JOKE
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Joint injuries in dogs can not only cause problems
initially, but they can also be detrimental to your
dog's future health by contributing to chronic
problems such as arthritis. Although common,
there are some things you can do to help prevent
the chance of joint injury in your dog and to help
improve the rehabilitation process if an injury does
occur. These include:
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Feeding your dog the right type of food.
This means feeding a good quality feed that has
been developed for the requirements of your
dog, taking into account their age, breed, size
and weight. This will ensure they are getting all
the right nutrients in the correct ratios to optimise
growth and development.
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Keeping your dog within the ideal weight range.
Do not allow them to become overweight as this
puts extra stress on joints.
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Exercising your dog regularly. Exercise and
movement provides natural lubrication of joints
and promotes muscle and ligament strength.
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Avoiding too many high impact activities such as
jumping off high places like backs of cars, beds or
couches, particularly during times of growth and as
pets get older. This can put a lot of strain on joints.
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Treating injuries promptly by visiting your vet
and following their advice.
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Speaking with your veterinarian about the
addition of a joint health supplement to your dog's
diet to help promote good joint health and prevent
and/or treat the symptoms of arthritis.
Joint Injury
Prevention
from the blog…
DOG YEA RS: A dog's average lifespan is only a fraction of that of a human's and this
is how the age calculation ratio ca me about. This 1 to 7 year ratio is a simple way to
estimate a dog's age, although it is not entirely correct. The ratio is actually higher during
a dog's early years and then decreases as the dog ages. In fact, the first year of a dog's life
is actually equivalent to 14-15 human years. The rate that a dog ages is also influenced by
their breed and weight; with large breeds and heavier dogs ageing faster than smaller dogs.
To find out your dog's age, or to read more, please visit http://blog.vetnpetdirect.com.au
