Kuvasz

(KOO-vahz) The Kuvasz is a fearless, bold flock guardian. Their coat can be anywhere from wavy to straight and the undercoat is thick. The Kuvasz is intelligent and can be a good family dog if it has an owners who know how to display a natural, firm authority over it, is socialized, trained thoroughly, and raised with children from the start, but it is not recommended for most families. If the dog is going to live with children, it is best, if possible, to select a Kuvasz pup and have the dog raised with the children. While the Kuvasz bonds well with children in the family, other children need to be monitored. You do not want the Kuvasz to believe he needs to protect your child from another should the children get into a scuffle. It is recommended to not leave them unsupervised. While puppies will easily accept new humans and animals, as the dog grows this will change (You can’t teach old dogs new trick, sort of speak).

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Parvo in Puppies (Gastrointestinal)

Levi is a six month old, show prospect, Great Dane puppy. On Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 he was stricken with parvo.

It is Monday, April 29th, 2013 12:50am, Levi is well, I mean he is up, eating, running, I am scratching my head. Less than a week for parvo recovery, huh? I don’t understand it, this never happens, I guess it’s kind of a miracle, I am so relieved, so happy and so grateful.

He’s eating dry dog food right now; he wants nothing to do with cottage cheese or yogurt. He may get sick to his stomach later, but right now, he can eat all he can fit into his tiny self.

I was hunkered down for three to four weeks of treatment, not a recovery on the Monday after being stricken. I wonder how many other parvo puppies are out there suffering under, and because of, veterinarian care? And veterinarian medications?

Had I not (accidentally) skipped one of Levi’s shots, I would have never known. May be it wasn’t an accident, may be the dog Gods said “enough”. If so, thank you God.

Our God and the dog’s God are the same one, in case anyone was wondering.

I did some research on Unasyn yesterday (the antibiotic shots I’m giving Levi), I discovered it’s ampicillin, or penicillin. Human side effects are nausea, diarrhea, and lethargy. I could find nothing on treating dogs with Unasyn. Pennicillin, yes, some dogs show symptoms of lethargy, nausea and diarrhea, really? Same symptoms as parvo.

Levi did not get a shot last night, what a difference 8 hours makes; he’s a new puppy this morning.

Happy dance.

This is my second run-in with parvo, both times the vets have been wrong. The first vet was arrogant and refused to listen. I never went back to that vet again. I’ll see how this current vet reacts to this information, if he gives me the typical veterinarian responses, he’ll be replaced too. There’s no such thing as a good veterinarian who doesn’t listen.

Understand, this has been my experience with parvo and medication. Last Friday I put Levi on Parvaid and Esbilac, as of yesterday he was off all veterinarian medications, today he is cured. These results may not be the same for everyone; your veterinarian will probably not listen, so proceed with caution. If you are not seeing an improvement after making adjustments, go back to the recommended veterinarian’s medications.

As always, be kind to and love your puppy, its nature’s best cure.

Below are links to Parvaid, Edbilac and Wolf Creek Ranch. Wolf Creek Ranch is, hands down, the best website for helping and healing a puppy stricken with parvo.

Jeanie
NEW RIVER DANES
Owner
www.dogcheapsleeps.com
Resource Links:
http://www.amazon.com/Parvaid-All-Natural-Parvo-Aid-Dogs/dp/B00170IV5I
http://www.amazon.com/Esbilac-Milk-Replacer-Puppies-Powder/dp/B0006NE656
http://wolfcreekranch1.tripod.com/heal_parvo.html

Great Pyrenees

The Great Pyrenees is a capable and imposing guardian, devoted to its family and somewhat wary of strangers — human or canine. When not provoked, it is calm, well-mannered and somewhat serious. It is very gentle with its family and children. It has an independent, somewhat stubborn, nature and may try to dominate a less secure owner. Some are not good off leash and may wander away. The Great Pyrenees tends to bark a lot. These dogs are not recommended for apartment life and would do best with a mid-to-large sized yard. They need space, but adapt well to family life.

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Bringing Home a New Puppy!

Bringing home a new puppy can be quite the experience for both the dog and your family. To make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible, here are 3 easy tips that will help you introduce your new addition to your family.

Make sure that, if you have other pets (another dog or a cat), to introduce them slowly. They will have some natural curiosity toward each other but you have to make sure that the greeting process between them is slow.

Make sure that the new addition has a safe place it can be. For the first few weeks of having the new addition, if you have another pet, have the dog stay in a room where another family member lives. Obviously, make sure the pet has everything it needs: water and food.

And most of all make sure there is a dog bed somewhere in the house, preferably in an area with low foot traffic. This is a space where your puppy can rest and feel safe. Your puppy's bed is one of the most important first purchases you'll make!

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Akita

(a-KEE-ta ) Considered a first-class guard dog in Japan, Japanese mothers would often leave their children in the family Akita's care. The Akita is bold, independent, stubborn and tenacious. Demonstrative to his family, he is utterly devoted and will protect family members. Though not the breed for everyone, in the right hands, the Akita is an excellent companion. He needs the chance to run in a safe area or on leash for a long jog. Given ample exercise and training, he can be a quiet and well-mannered house dog. The Akita is happiest if he can spend most of his time with his family. They are easy to train, however taking them to obedience classes is recommended as they are cautious around strangers. It vocalizes with many interesting sounds, but it is not an excessive barker

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