K9 Magazine

100 Ways to Extend Your Dog’s Life (& more!)

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:03:55 +0000

For those of you lucky enough to be K9 Magazine Premier members, here's what you've got to look forward to in the next issue (no 49) of K9 Magazine (and for those of you who haven't yet seen the light…go here, sign up and enjoy the full benefits for a special price!)

Spot The Symptoms of Canine Cushing's Disease
Puppy Paper Training: An Introduction
Older Dog Care
K9 Health: Skin Problems in Dogs
Dog Spaying & Neutering: A Surgical Guide
How to Dog Proof Your Home
Can Dogs Get Fleas in Winter?
Is Your Vet Ripping You Off?
Dog Cold Weather Care Tips
K9 Kitchen: Healthy Homemade Dog Treats (Part III)
Tellington Touch For Dogs (special members-only report)
100 Ways to Extend Your Dog's Life (you can buy this book for £14.99 – or get it for FREE as a K9 Magazine member)

K9 Magazine Premier members receive a FREE eBook and a special canine report every month, along with a whole host of additional member benefits as well as K9 Magazine delivered monthly.

Spot The Signs of Canine Diabetes, Save Your Dog’s Life

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:27:51 +0000

If you have a dog that suddenly develops a higher than normal thirst level or urination, it's important to keep a close eye for signs of diabetes.

Many people are unaware that diabetes in dogs is a serious and potentially fatal disease, but it can be prevented if the symptoms are recognised early.

Excessive drinking and urination are two of the first signs to be aware of.

Even the colour of the dog's urine can offer a tell tale sign as a symptom of diabetes mellitus and canine diabetes insipidus.

Sudden urination in the house should be referred to a vet for closer inspection.

Diabetes can be more common in older dogs and often this new habit of suddenly urinating in the house can lead owners to mistakenly believe the dog is simply showing signs of old age.

In actual fact, the onset of urination in the house can be a result of the dog drinking more, which in turn can be a symptom of canine diabetes itself.

Dogs suffering with diabetes can be prone to becoming dehydrated, particularly in hot weather.

Spotting The Symptoms of Diabetes in Dogs:

- Sudden weight gain
- Sudden excessive thirst
- Increase in panting and wanting to go outside to urinate

These three common diabetes pointers can be harmless, symptoms of nothing more than ageing. But if it is an early pre-curson to diabetes, spotting it early and getting it treated can very well save your dog's life.

K9 Magazine's Ryan O'Meara:

"Diabetes is killing more dogs than it should. Knowing how to spot the signs and working to ensure your dog's diet and weight are properly matched to their age, breed and lifestyle is something well worth talking to your vet about."

– Article distributed by petbuzz :: social media for pet brands.

What’s Inside K9 Magazine Issue 47?

admin — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:03:17 +0000

Inside K9 Magazine issue 47 we've got a veritable treasure trove of useful articles and information.

Take a look….

Night time dog walking safety tips
http://www.k9magazine.com/k9-insider-september/

Our pick of the best dog collars for 2011
http://www.k9magazine.com/best-dog-collars/

How to teach the recall using a whistle – K9 Magazine's Ryan O'Meara tells us how to teach a dog to recall using the whistle
http://www.k9magazine.com/dog-whistle-training/

Dog personality test: how well do you REALLY know your dog?
http://www.k9magazine.com/dog-personality-test/

Why our friend the dog is the world's greatest salesman
http://www.k9magazine.com/dogs-in-advertising/

How much you should you be feeding your dog?
http://www.k9magazine.com/how-much-should-i-be-feeding-my-dog/

K9 Kitchen: Make your own healthy homemade dog treats
http://www.k9magazine.com/homemade-dog-treats-part-ii/

I find dead people
We spend a day with a cadaver dog handler

Canine Osteoarthritis A Growing Dog Owner Problem

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:57:05 +0000

Canine osteoarthritis is a chronic condition that reduces a dog's mobility. A new report has suggested the problem is a growing concern for dog owners.

Arthritis in dogs is on the rise according to a study published by K9 Magazine.

The condition, which affects the mobility and joints of dogs of any age, is said to be increasing inline with the growing pet obesity problem which has seen more dogs than ever gaining weight and being above the normal healthy BMI for their age and breed.

Experts have suggested that canine osteoarthritis will continue to rise unless pet owners can gain control of their dog’s weight.

One of the key causes of arthritis in dogs is breed type and weight. It’s been claimed that as many as 1 in 4 dogs are above their natural weight.

Canine osteoarthritis is a chronic condition, meaning there is no cure. However treatment and management of arthritis in dogs is readily available, meaning a diagnosis doesn’t have to mean the end of a dog’s ability to enjoy life, go for walks and suffer in pain.

Learn more: https://www.prbuzz.com/home-a-garden/55209-arthritis-in-dogs-concerns-owners.html

Notice: We’re Moving!

admin — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:16:39 +0000

After some 5 years, DogMagazine.net is on the move.

We're delighted to announce we've decided that we're heading off this .net domain name and on to a brand spanking, shiny .com.

We're re-naming the site MyDogMagazine.com with a greater emphasis on user comment, opinion and more articles from dog owners.

We'll be using the site to gather opinions on the type of content we should be covering in K9 Magazine as well as offering more functionality and a cleaner, faster layout.

You can update your bookmarks already to www.mydogmagazine.com and if you're subscribing to our DogMagazine.net RSS feeds, don't

Source: DogMagazine.net – the K9 Magazine blog

Notice: We’re Moving!

Dog Chews Off Diabetic Woman’s Toe

admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:16:16 +0000

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

Source: DogMagazine.net – the K9 Magazine blog

Dog Chews Off Diabetic Woman’s Toe

Our Dog’s Body’s Are in Our Hands

admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:16:16 +0000

Today I'm reminded of this famous quote by billionaire investor Warren Buffet on looking after one's physical and mental health…

"If you were given a car and told it's the only car you'll ever be allowed to own, you'd be sure to read the manual really carefully and service it all the time."

Our dog's bodies are the only ones they'll ever be allowed to own, but they don't have their own manual and they can only do so much in terms of looking after themselves. The rest is down to us.

So I thought it'd be useful to list some resources

Source: DogMagazine.net – the K9 Magazine blog

Our Dog’s Body’s Are in Our Hands