{"id":2,"date":"2015-11-12T21:33:47","date_gmt":"2015-11-12T21:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.espol.edu.ec\/lizpacai\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2015-11-28T04:38:29","modified_gmt":"2015-11-28T04:38:29","slug":"pagina-ejemplo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.espol.edu.ec\/lizpacai\/pagina-ejemplo\/","title":{"rendered":"Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\u00a0The 4 Biggest Health Mistakes Dog Owners Make<\/h1>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><a class=\"post-image\" title=\"The 4 Biggest Health Mistakes Dog Owners Make\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/blog\/dog-health-mistakes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-single-post\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/big-dog-eyes-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"DOG\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/><\/a>When it comes to our pets, there\u2019s nothing we won\u2019t do to keep them happy and healthy. But too many pet parents are unaware of some very common\u2014and easily preventable\u2014health\u00a0issues.<\/p>\n<p>We talked to founder of <a href=\"http:\/\/petwellnessacademy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Pet Wellness Academy<\/a>, Dr. Katie Kangas, who practices both traditional and holistic veterinary medicine, for the\u00a0most common mistakes dog owners make\u00a0that prevent optimal health.<\/p>\n<h2>Ignoring Dental Health<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/TEETH-before-and-after-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/TEETH-before-and-after--300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Can you tell this dog has stage 1 dental disease? The red line between the gum and the base of the tooth represents gingivitis. Regular cleaning and a professional teeth cleaning under anesthesia will reverse the problem. \" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This may be <strong>the single most important but overlooked\u00a0health routine<\/strong> for your dog\u2014caring for his teeth!<\/p>\n<p>Roughly 85%\u00a0of dogs will develop dental disease in their lifetime, most before they are three years old. Dental disease can be debilitating, even deadly as bacteria in the gums gets into the bloodstream.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOral health is more than just gum disease,\u201d Dr. Kangas explains. \u201cRegular dental exams will reveal other significant oral health problems such as fractured teeth, oral cancer, and tooth decay. These are best treated when addressed as early as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here are the top\u00a0tips to keep your dog\u2019s chompers squeaky clean and his gums healthy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start Young. Don\u2019t wait until your pet is older and their mouth is diseased and painful to start with helpful home care routines.<\/li>\n<li>Go Slow. When starting to brush the teeth, initially include the front teeth only, then over time work to including the rest of the mouth. Make sure you are getting to the gum line with a soft-bristled brush on both the top and bottom.<\/li>\n<li>Be consistent. Ideally, you should be brushing your dog\u2019s teeth\u00a0once <em>daily<\/em>!<\/li>\n<li>Make it positive and fun. Follow brushing with praise, treats, or meal time to give a reward for behaving during brushing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sometimes, brushing isn\u2019t enough to prevent\u00a0dental disease\u00a0and your dog may need a dental cleaning, which requires anesthesia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnesthesia-free cleaning is\u00a0just a cosmetic procedure to make the teeth appear cleaner, but the disease issues are still lurking below the gum line,\u201d Dr. Kangas explains. \u201cUsing sharp instruments in the mouth of an awake pet is a dangerous practice that can cause undue stress and physical harm.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>One of the leading dental veterinarians <em>in the world<\/em>, Dr. Brook Niemiec, explains more about dental disease below and provides more <a href=\"http:\/\/dogbeachvet.com\/pet-owners\/pet-dental-education\" target=\"_blank\">helpful videos on various oral\u00a0problems <\/a>in pets on his website.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Not\u00a0Controlling Fleas<\/h2>\n<p>When our dog Sundown accidentally ripped his toenail completely off in a door jam, we rushed him to the emergency room for treatment. The doctor told us he was the first dog without fleas she had seen that day!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Screen-Shot-2015-09-11-at-12.58.52-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-26005\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Screen-Shot-2015-09-11-at-12.58.52-PM-300x216.png\" alt=\"Many pet parents mistakingly think there is a &quot;flea season,&quot; but that depends on where you live\u2014your dog needs flea preventatives year-round if you live in dry, humid climates. Image via Flickr.\" width=\"350\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s surprising, considering how easily preventable fleas are\u2014as easy as giving\u00a0your dog\u00a0a chewy tablet or squirting\u00a0liquid on his scruff\u2014yet many pet parents opt to skip this important treatment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany pets have flea allergies, so oftentimes even just a few fleas can present huge problems,\u201d Dr. Kangas explains.<\/p>\n<p>Some pet parents don\u2019t realize how prevalent fleas are where they live.\u00a0Rover has already detailed that<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/blog\/flea-treatments\/\" target=\"_blank\">fleas thrive in warm, humid conditions<\/a>but will die in the cold, dry winters of the Northeast and Midwest.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe may only need to manage pets with conventional flea medicines for part of the year, like summer and fall,\u201d Dr. Kangas says. \u201cWe may be able to use more natural means of flea control in the remaining months of the year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re worried about the chemicals in flea medication, Dr. Kangas\u00a0offers alternative treatments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf people are trying to avoid putting chemicals on their pet, I recommend essential-oil based products are the first line of defense,\u201d Dr. Kangas says. \u201cIf we need to balance that with some level of flea control, I recommend the Comfortis product.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Not Properly Grooming Your Pet<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re not big into giving baths, you\u2019re not alone. The pet grooming industry is exploding,<a href=\"http:\/\/americanpetproducts.org\/press_industrytrends.asp\" target=\"_blank\">accounting for more than $5 billion of the estimated $60 billion we spend <\/a>on our pets every year. But proper grooming is essential to keeping your dog healthy.<\/p>\n<p>Grooming needs can vary greatly depending on the breed of dog and even individual pets.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDepending on the dog\u2019s specific type of hair coat and environment, dogs may require bathing and clipping more frequently than others,\u201d Dr. Kangas explains. \u201cMany long-haired dogs are much more comfortable in the summer months with a hair cut\/grooming clip.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Screen-Shot-2015-09-11-at-1.05.52-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-26006\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Screen-Shot-2015-09-11-at-1.05.52-PM-300x248.png\" alt=\"Don't be afraid to wash your dog often! Dogs need a bath at least once a month. Image via Flickr.\" width=\"350\" height=\"289\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Kangas recommends bathing your dog once or\u00a0twice month,\u00a0depending on how dirty your dog gets and if they have skin issues. Don\u2019t worry about over-bathing your pet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat is a well-believed myth,\u201d Dr. Kangas says. \u201cA bath is a very underutilized tool for managing skin health. With the quality of the shampoos available now, the vast majority of dogs will do better when bathed frequently, especially if they have allergies and skin problems.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you have an itchy or allergic dog, it\u2019s best to bathe them weekly with a medicated shampoo.\u00a0Nail trimming is another very important grooming procedure that\u2019s often overlooked.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe nails can curl around and embed back into the foot pad, which can cause foot trauma,\u201d Dr. Kangas explains. \u201cLonger nails are also more likely to get ripped, which is painful and can lead to nail-bed infection.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With older dogs, it\u2019s also more difficult to walk if the nails are too long.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEspecially on slippy surfaces,\u201d Dr. Kangas explains. \u201cKeeping them at an optimal length would be very helpful for mobility in general but especially for dogs with orthopedic problems.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If grooming needs are neglected, this can lead to many problems, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Matted hair, which is painful to the skin<\/li>\n<li>Eye infections from overgrown facial hair traumatizing the eyes<\/li>\n<li>Ear infections<\/li>\n<li>Skin infections<\/li>\n<li>Foxtails or other foreign bodies becoming trapped and penetrating the skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Skimping on Quality of Food<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Screen-Shot-2015-09-11-at-1.12.37-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-26009\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Screen-Shot-2015-09-11-at-1.12.37-PM-285x300.png\" alt=\"A high-quality food can extend your dog's life or help save him from debilitating diseases. \" width=\"350\" height=\"368\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In this tough economy, spending a few extra dollars on dog food may seem silly. What\u2019s the difference anyway? It turns out <strong>quality of food is so important, it could save your dog\u2019s life.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome people may think that\u2019s a far-fetched claim, but with my experience seeing what just changing a diet can do for a patient, I say absolutely it can save lives,\u201d Dr. Kangas says. \u201cNutrition does make a huge difference for health.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The problem with many\u00a0household-name kibbles is two-fold: the quality of the ingredients and the manufacturing process. <strong>Low-quality meat like so-called 4D meat (dead, dying, diseased, disabled) is legally allowed to be used in kibble<\/strong>and high-heat processing strips the food of most nutrients and bioavailability of the nutrients.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour pet can live on that just like we can live on heavily-processed fast foods,\u201d Dr. Kangas says. \u201cBut are you going to thrive on it, be at your optimal wellness and succumb to less disease and health problems?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/blog\/dog-food-expose\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rover shared information about\u00a0some of the highest-quality processed foods<\/a> available on the market. The price range of these high-quality foods varies greatly, but can be as low as $1.99 per pound. Compare that with $1.09 per pound for one of the most popular name-brand foods of lesser quality and it may be a\u00a0no-brainer to upgrade your dog\u2019s chow.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s the best thing you can spend your money on to promote health,\u201d Dr. Kangas explains. \u201cNutrition is the foundation of health\u2014it\u2019s the number-one place to start.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"vozme_form_2ad71ce8adb4edcaaee19b9edd436470\" method=\"post\" name=\"vozme_form_2ad71ce8adb4edcaaee19b9edd436470\" target=\"2ad71ce8adb4edcaaee19b9edd436470\" action=\"http:\/\/vozme.com\/text2voice.php\"><input name=\"text\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"Health. \u00a0The 4 Biggest Health Mistakes Dog Owners Make\n\nWhen it comes to our pets, there\u2019s nothing we won\u2019t do to keep them happy and healthy. But too many pet parents are unaware of some very common\u2014and easily preventable\u2014health\u00a0issues.\nWe talked to founder of The Pet Wellness Academy, Dr. Katie Kangas, who practices both traditional and holistic veterinary medicine, for the\u00a0most common mistakes dog owners make\u00a0that prevent optimal health.\nIgnoring Dental Health\n\nThis may be the single most important but overlooked\u00a0health routine for your dog\u2014caring for his teeth!\nRoughly 85%\u00a0of dogs will develop dental disease in their lifetime, most before they are three years old. Dental disease can be debilitating, even deadly as bacteria in the gums gets into the bloodstream.\n\u201cOral health is more than just gum disease,\u201d Dr. Kangas explains. \u201cRegular dental exams will reveal other significant oral health problems such as fractured teeth, oral cancer, and tooth decay. These are best treated when addressed as early as possible.\u201d\nHere are the top\u00a0tips to keep your dog\u2019s chompers squeaky clean and his gums healthy:\n\nStart Young. Don\u2019t wait until your pet is older and their mouth is diseased and painful to start with helpful home care routines.\nGo Slow. When starting to brush the teeth, initially include the front teeth only, then over time work to including the rest of the mouth. Make sure you are getting to the gum line with a soft-bristled brush on both the top and bottom.\nBe consistent. Ideally, you should be brushing your dog\u2019s teeth\u00a0once daily!\nMake it positive and fun. Follow brushing with praise, treats, or meal time to give a reward for behaving during brushing.\n\nSometimes, brushing isn\u2019t enough to prevent\u00a0dental disease\u00a0and your dog may need a dental cleaning, which requires anesthesia.\n\u201cAnesthesia-free cleaning is\u00a0just a cosmetic procedure to make the teeth appear cleaner, but the disease issues are still lurking below the gum line,\u201d Dr. Kangas explains. \u201cUsing sharp instruments in the mouth of an awake pet is a dangerous practice that can cause undue stress and physical harm.\u201d\nOne of the leading dental veterinarians in the world, Dr. Brook Niemiec, explains more about dental disease below and provides more helpful videos on various oral\u00a0problems in pets on his website.\n[youtuber error=&quot;Not a YouTube, Vimeo or Google Video URL: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YeFMQ2npEPg&quot;]\nNot\u00a0Controlling Fleas\nWhen our dog Sundown accidentally ripped his toenail completely off in a door jam, we rushed him to the emergency room for treatment. The doctor told us he was the first dog without fleas she had seen that day!\n\nIt\u2019s surprising, considering how easily preventable fleas are\u2014as easy as giving\u00a0your dog\u00a0a chewy tablet or squirting\u00a0liquid on his scruff\u2014yet many pet parents opt to skip this important treatment.\n\u201cMany pets have flea allergies, so oftentimes even just a few fleas can present huge problems,\u201d Dr. Kangas explains.\nSome pet parents don\u2019t realize how prevalent fleas are where they live.\u00a0Rover has already detailed thatfleas thrive in warm, humid conditionsbut will die in the cold, dry winters of the Northeast and Midwest.\n\u201cWe may only need to manage pets with conventional flea medicines for part of the year, like summer and fall,\u201d Dr. Kangas says. \u201cWe may be able to use more natural means of flea control in the remaining months of the year.\u201d\nIf you\u2019re worried about the chemicals in flea medication, Dr. Kangas\u00a0offers alternative treatments.\n\u201cIf people are trying to avoid putting chemicals on their pet, I recommend essential-oil based products are the first line of defense,\u201d Dr. Kangas says. \u201cIf we need to balance that with some level of flea control, I recommend the Comfortis product.\u201d\nNot Properly Grooming Your Pet\nIf you\u2019re not big into giving baths, you\u2019re not alone. The pet grooming industry is exploding,accounting for more than $5 billion of the estimated $60 billion we spend on our pets every year. But proper grooming is essential to keeping your dog healthy.\nGrooming needs can vary greatly depending on the breed of dog and even individual pets.\n\u201cDepending on the dog\u2019s specific type of hair coat and environment, dogs may require bathing and clipping more frequently than others,\u201d Dr. Kangas explains. \u201cMany long-haired dogs are much more comfortable in the summer months with a hair cut\/grooming clip.\u201d\n\nDr. Kangas recommends bathing your dog once or\u00a0twice month,\u00a0depending on how dirty your dog gets and if they have skin issues. Don\u2019t worry about over-bathing your pet.\n\u201cThat is a well-believed myth,\u201d Dr. Kangas says. \u201cA bath is a very underutilized tool for managing skin health. With the quality of the shampoos available now, the vast majority of dogs will do better when bathed frequently, especially if they have allergies and skin problems.\u201d\nIf you have an itchy or allergic dog, it\u2019s best to bathe them weekly with a medicated shampoo.\u00a0Nail trimming is another very important grooming procedure that\u2019s often overlooked.\n\u201cThe nails can curl around and embed back into the foot pad, which can cause foot trauma,\u201d Dr. Kangas explains. \u201cLonger nails are also more likely to get ripped, which is painful and can lead to nail-bed infection.\u201d\nWith older dogs, it\u2019s also more difficult to walk if the nails are too long.\n\u201cEspecially on slippy surfaces,\u201d Dr. Kangas explains. \u201cKeeping them at an optimal length would be very helpful for mobility in general but especially for dogs with orthopedic problems.\u201d\nIf grooming needs are neglected, this can lead to many problems, such as:\n\nMatted hair, which is painful to the skin\nEye infections from overgrown facial hair traumatizing the eyes\nEar infections\nSkin infections\nFoxtails or other foreign bodies becoming trapped and penetrating the skin\n\nSkimping on Quality of Food\n\nIn this tough economy, spending a few extra dollars on dog food may seem silly. What\u2019s the difference anyway? It turns out quality of food is so important, it could save your dog\u2019s life.\n\u201cSome people may think that\u2019s a far-fetched claim, but with my experience seeing what just changing a diet can do for a patient, I say absolutely it can save lives,\u201d Dr. Kangas says. \u201cNutrition does make a huge difference for health.\u201d\nThe problem with many\u00a0household-name kibbles is two-fold: the quality of the ingredients and the manufacturing process. Low-quality meat like so-called 4D meat (dead, dying, diseased, disabled) is legally allowed to be used in kibbleand high-heat processing strips the food of most nutrients and bioavailability of the nutrients.\n\u201cYour pet can live on that just like we can live on heavily-processed fast foods,\u201d Dr. Kangas says. \u201cBut are you going to thrive on it, be at your optimal wellness and succumb to less disease and health problems?\u201d\nRover shared information about\u00a0some of the highest-quality processed foods available on the market. The price range of these high-quality foods varies greatly, but can be as low as $1.99 per pound. 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