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Murphy
Brown is smiling because she was playing
ball at the beach! Her favorite thing to do! We lost
Ms. Brown November 2007 of lymphoma at age 7. We miss
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Australian Shepherd Health Issues
Health Information About Common Causes Of Diseases Affecting
Australian Shepherds
Pet Health Insurance
Hereditary Diseases
Viruses and Bacteria
Worms and Parasites
Overall the Australian Shepherd
is a healthy breed. Like all breeds however there are
certain medical issues that crop up more frequently with Australian
Shepherds. While many of these are hereditary and can be minimized
through proper breeding practices and buying your Aussie from
a qualified breeder, others with pathogenic or nutritional causes
can be helped with awareness and advice from your veterinarian.
The best thing you can do to ensure the well-being of your dog
is to buy a healthy dog. That sounds ridiculously simple but is
too often overlooked when the decision is made about where to
get an Aussie. The goal of good breeders is to improve and maintain
the quality and health of the breed and eliminate hereditary
diseases inherent to Australian Shepherds. Don't overlook
this vital first step. It may cost a bit more to get a healthy
dog from a breeder but weighed against the lifelong vet bills
and poorer quality of life for your pet it is just not worth it
in the long run.
Preventing problems is always the best way to deal with diseases.
Make sure you visit with your vet and have all vaccinations up
to date. Don't risk unnecessary suffering and costs that can arise
by neglecting to take the threat of viruses,
bacteria, worms and parasites
seriously. Again, taking your vets advise about preventative measures
to avoid these problems will likely save you lots of money, and
your Aussie plenty of misery, in the long run.
You are what you eat and so is Fido. Dogs can suffer from the
same problems that arise from poor nutrition as we do. Cardiovascular
and nervous system degeneration, obesity and diabetes affect dogs
to. Research the food you are giving your Aussie. They are high
energy dogs and need high quality food to ensure excellent condition.
All the preventative measures in the world are sometimes not
enough. Accidents happen and you will save yourself a lot of stress
by being prepared. Pet health insurance
for your Aussie can really be a life-saver (and wallet-saver)
when unexpected vet bills come in.
Have a basic first aid kit handy. If you don't already have one
I recommend getting one as soon as possible. Taking a first aid
course and having a kit is just a good idea anyway.
Do you know the phone number to your vet or emergency veterinary
clinic? Do you know the route to get there quickly? A good idea
is to have these numbers posted in a handy location like the inside
of a cupboad door or on the fridge so you know exactly where they
are and don't have to search for them when you are faced with
an emergency.
With prevention, knowledge and preparedness you should be able
to completely aviod or effectively deal with any health issues
that arise with your Australian Shepherd. I wish you and your
Aussie a long life of health and happiness.
For further reading:
Dog
First Aid 101
Provides the information for you to save your dog's life. Learn
dog first aid so you know how to prevent injuries, illnesses and
poisonings, and how to prepare for any that do occur.
The
Dog Health Guide
The dog health guide offers simple and practical advice for many
common canine symptoms and illnesses. It is written by dog lovers
who understand that while there is no substitute for a Veterinarian,
there are often simple things that can be done to help.
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