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Do You Remember the Latest Pups From Dogs 101?

PetSugar — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:12 -0800

It's time again for the next episode of Dogs 101 on Animal Planet . . . and that means it's time for me to recap those pups we met in the last episode including these Westies. I've included a fun fact, and furry face, for each pooch – check 'em out in this slideshow, then tune into Animal Planet on Saturday at 8 p.m to meet five more breeds!

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Globetrotters: Tokyo's Parading Irish Setters

PetSugar — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:30:25 -0700

While we played guess that breed with another Irish pup, there are still several other breeds deserving a shout out yesterday. From the Glen of Imaal Terriers to the Irish Water Spaniels, among the pretty pups coming from this country are my mom's fave – the lovely Irish Setters.

And clearly she's not the only one. Check out members of Tokyo's Irish Setter Club donning green and orange – and similarly adorned pups – for their own St. Patrick's Day Parade. Some 2,000 people took part in the festivities to commemorate the Irish patron saint, so see some photos when you read more.

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Globetrotters: Tokyo's Parading Irish Setters

PetSugar — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:58:40 -0700

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To the Rescue: Bloat

PetSugar — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:15:51 -0800

While bloat is a fairly common (even deadly) ailment, it is not another way to say a pup is overweight! Much like pharyngeal gag reflexes (aka, reverse sneezes), it has a serious scientific name: gastric torsion. This occurs when a deep-chested dog has a full tum (of food or water) and then engages in vigorous activity or exercise. Pups like this Great Dane have stomachs that are not attached to their ribcages, so when it's heavy and full (the "before"), it can flip around and block the intestinal track (the "after").

What other breeds are commonly bothered and how can you prevent this? Find out when you read more.

Help combat bloat before it happens:

Feed multiple, smaller meals throughout the day instead of one large meal.
Make sure pets rest for 45 minutes to one hour after eating before any vigorous exercise.
If you notice your pup gulps food or water, consider a "slowing bowl" like the Drink Better or DogPause.

This typically affects the Akita, Great Dane, German Shepherd, Saint Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, Irish Setter, Doberman Pinscher, Weimaraner, Bloodhound, and other large mixed breed dogs.

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