Dog Breeding Statistics

There are almost 52 million dogs which live in the US households. Almost 6.2 million dogs face death every year. And, 3.8 million dogs die in homes, accidents, and veterinary hospitals; and 2.4 die in the shelters. Every year 7.3 million dogs are acquired by the owners from breeders and pet stores, 1 million dogs are taken from the animal shelters and 5 million are adult strays.

Rabies Signs And Symptoms

Rabies is commonly caused from animal bites or other forms of contact. It is actually a viral neuro-invasive disease that affects the brain. The virus uses the body’s peripheral nerves to reach the brain. It is when this happens that symptoms of the disease begin to manifest. Once infected, unless immediate treatment is given, the person or animal cannot survive.

Home Remedy Treatment For Ear Mites In Dogs

Ear mites are very irritating for the pets as they cause a lot of suffering due to the infection resulting in redness of skin, excessive shaking of head and also discomfort and weakness. The ear appears inflamed and the skin becomes red. The ear wax builds up with a lot of black spots which are nothing but dried eggs.