Chow Chow Colors

Chow chow dogs are impressive with their lion like features and the royal mannerisms. The puppies look like teddy bears. This is one of the popular breeds at present. About 2000 year ago, the chow was raised in such a way that it could handle all the work and could survive unpleasant environment. The chow was able to do work like herding, hunting, pulling sleds and guarding.

What To Do When Your Poodle Is Losing Hair ?

Generally it has been noticed that standard poodles are healthy and live a long life, but still health problems occur. Apart from common diseases, canine parvovirus and canine distemper are some health problems that can afflict a poodle. However, sebaceous adenitis, hypothyroidism, Cushing’s disease and Addison’s disease are some of the diseases which cause loss of hair in standard poodles. Take your dog immediately to the veterinarian in case any problem is found with them.

Symptoms Of Canine Hookworms

A hookworm is a parasite that lives and feeds inside its host’s body. The larvae of hookworms are usually picked up by dogs because they tend to eat them unknowingly or the worms are contracted through the paws. Dogs have the habit of digging mud and the hookworm always is found in contaminated soil. They can also be transferred through the mother's milk, and some veterinary doctors believe that they can be transferred through the placenta into the unborn pup.