Baycox - medication for treatment of coxcidia . Of which symptoms are all to similar to the dreaded parvo .

Baycox - medication for treatment of coxcidia . 

Of which symptoms are all to similar to the dreaded parvo . And to which many vets come to conclusion of such. A must have specially when own young dogs, or pups

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Please guys , do some research of coxcidia , as has all the same symptoms and signs as parvo . And as soon as pup shows signs of weakness, off food , " not water as they tend to drink more" liquid type poo, can be Blk etc, blood clot type matter , as a automatic treatment I personally recommend Baycox a over the counter treatment , no script, consult needed, " oh bugger the vet misses out on $$ " and will cost you bout $7-10 at most. 

Recommend having a 20ml of Baycox on hand . Most who have been around dogs long time know how easily it is too treat, and how many time I personally know vets who have misdiagnosed it as parvo. Due to results coming back as beg to parvo, and they do the oh well all signs point to parvo.

Anyway I hope you who read this do some research and next time your at the vet with sick pup , at least bring up Coxcidia , and the fact you are aware of it may point them to treat your pup with $10 treatment instead of 1k plus .. 

I only post this as I personally dealt with Coxcidia and vets wrongly diagnosing pups . Cheer , and sorry if I seem to ramble on . Just hope it helps someone and they're dog

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THE CULT OF RESPONSIBILITY

We must understand that as we bring dogs into our lives that we are responsible for them. We must feed them, provide medical care, enrich their lives, and make them a part of our family. It is up to us, as their guardians, to learn their quirks, understand their behavior, and provide guidance and training just as you would provide guidance for children.

It is irresponsibility that is often the cause of injury inflicted by a dog and lends itself to fueling the fear. It seems that the most rabid forms of irresponsibility include chaining, little to no socialization or integration into the family unit, and little to no training. Irresponsibility is not a new issue or the most recent hot topic the infiltrate the animal behavior world. But it is gaining ground within the realms of Breed Specific Legislation…and it is about time!

How many times have you read a media report about a dog bite and sat back an analyzed the situation? It has become habit for myself as I pour over stories of dogs who are chained, who are resident dogs, and who are poorly trained or are abused. The CDC states, “Each year, 800,000 Americans seek medical attention for dog bites; half of these are children.” (CDC, 2008) I am willing to bet that the majority of these attacks could be prevented if proper training and socialization were introduced to the dog.

There is a video which was found on YouTube which depicts a man “playing” with a German Shepherd. The man antagonizes the dog to a point where he gets bit and blood is drawn but yet he continues to tease the dog. Is this called responsible? I will let you decide. You can see the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP8eysRL3gY

A recent news article in which two boys were attacked by a pit bull in Clinton, Maryland caught my eye and really drives home the concept of responsibility, rather the owner’s irresponsibility. The dog was being walked without a leash and attacked the boys who eventually jumped up on a car in their attempt to escape. You can view the story here: http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/07/two-children-attacked-by-pit-bull-in-clinton-92052.html

There are many things wrong with this situation and it all falls upon the dog owner’s lap. First and foremost, the most obvious fault is that the dog was not on a lead. Taking your dog off of your premises without a leash is an example of ignorance, plain and simple. I would also be willing to bet that this dog was enticed to play rough, similar to the German Shepherd in the video. It makes me wonder why people set their dogs up for failure and it angers me even more when I see it. It is irresponsibility at this level that fuels the BSL fire, but the loser is often the dog because they pay the ultimate price.
We must realize that all dogs have the capability to bite and that is a fact that we must respect. At the end of the day we must take responsibility for our actions and invest time and effort to train and nurture our companions.

“Dog Bite: Fact Sheet.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC, 1 Apr. 2008. Web. 27 July 2013. .

who can identify pitbull bites?

Pitbull dogs are as "ferocious" as any other dogs. Generally, that's as ferocious as they were trained to be, or as the situation warrants if the dog thinks it's alone and in a fight to the death.

So I'm going to address the question of bite severity first, and then ferocious attacks second.

Bite severity:
When looking at the results of a dog attack, there's no casual way to tell the breed of the dog - whether it's a pit bull, a Cocker Spaniel (which BTW, usually ranks very high in bite records), a Chihuahua, or a German Shepherd, unless you're a trained investigator who is doing measurements of bite width, hair analysis, etc. For instance, some photos (all photos of separate incidences):

Dog bite from German Shepherds: 

Dog bite from Aussie Shep/Lab mix:

Dog bites from a Pit bull or mix: 

A boxer bite:  

Shiba Inu bites:

Springer spaniel:

Etc., ad nauseum (sometimes, literally). So from the sample above, I'd say GSDs (large dogs) are pretty mild, and Shiba Inus (small dogs) are dangerous, maiming dogs. But again, this is just a *small sample*, showing that you can't really judge a bite to a breed.

So let's talk about severity of attacks:

Again, let's pull up some recent data for fatal attacks (which to me qualifies under ferocious), which shows that the research "...identified a significant co-occurrence of multiple potentially preventable factors."

From that link:
The co-occurring factors are potentially preventable
 
Based on an analysis of all DBRFs known to have occurred over a ten-year period, the researchers identified a striking co-occurrence of multiple, controllable factors:

• • no able-bodied person being present to intervene (87.1%);
• • the victim having no familiar relationship with the dog(s) (85.2%);
• • the dog(s) owner failing to neuter/spay the dog(s)(84.4%);
• • a victim’s compromised ability, whether based on age or physical condition, to manage their interactions with the dog(s) (77.4%);
• • the owner keeping dog(s) as resident dog(s), rather than as family pet(s) (76.2%);
• • the owner’s prior mismanagement of the dog(s) (37.5%);
• • the owner’s abuse or neglect of dog(s) (21.1%).

Four or more of these factors were present in 80.5% of the cases.

And:
Breed was not one of the factors identified   The authors report that the breed of the dog or dogs could not be reliably identified in more than 80% of cases. News accounts disagreed with each other and/or with animal control reports in a significant number of incidents, casting doubt on the reliability of breed attributions and more generally for using media reports as a primary source of data for scientific studies. In only 45 (18%) of the cases in this study could these researchers make a valid determination that the animal was a member of a distinct, recognized breed. Twenty different breeds, along with two known mixes, were identified in connection with those 45 incidents - See more at: Dog Bite-Related Fatalities

There are other studies put out about dog bite statistics every year, but beware of studies, and always look at the data. Make sure any study you read has a method of correctly identifying a dog, not just anecdotal or assumption.

An older study regarding dog bite fatalities:  Page on cdc.gov

But a few things in closing:

a) A larger dog, with more weight behind it, will typically do more damage than a small one. That's just physics for you.
b) Overall, dog bite statistics are trending upwards. More people are getting bitten and getting medical treatment. 
c) With the increase in legislation, urban living, and dogs kept increasingly as pets versus working dogs, today's dog is likely to be less socialized, both with humans and other animals, then forty years ago.

Any dog can be ferocious. It's up to the owner to properly house them, raise them, train them, socialize them. If you have an owner that doesn't do any of those, you have the potential for a vicious dog.

by Teleri Beaty,

Do pit bulls get a bad rap? Experts weigh in. By Pamela Babcock

Doberman pinschers, rottweilers, and German shepherds topped lists of dogssome considered dangerous in the not-too-distant past.

These days, pit bulls often make headlines and it’s rarely good news. If it isn’t about an attack on a child or a shooting by police, it’s a tale of neglect or abuse. The heat of such reports has forged a frightening image of the pit bull as having a hair-trigger temper and a lock-jawed bite.

But pit bull advocates and some experts say the dogs get a bad rap. They say the dogs are not inherently aggressive, but in many cases suffer at the hands of irresponsible owners drawn to the dog's macho image who encourage aggressionfor fighting and protection.

Indeed, the ASPCA web site gives the breed an endorsement that could fit a golden retriever. It says, “A well-socialized and well-trained pit bull is one of the most delightful, intelligent, and gentle dogs imaginable.”

In general, pit bulls aren’t aggressive with people but are “less tolerant” of other dogs than many other breeds, says Pamela Reid, PhD, vice president of the ASPCA’s Animal Behavior Center in New York. They also have “great tenacity. They put their mind to something, and they do it. That’s what makes them great dogs for sports like weight pulling. They are very strong, athletic animals," Reid says.

Owning a pit bull should not be taken lightly. Some cities and towns have banned the breed. You also may face rising insurance rates or cancellation of your policy, difficulty renting, and the watchful eye of neighbors and passersby.

Origins and Nature

The American Pit Bull Terrier is technically the only true pit bull, although the American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier are often referred to as pit bulls. So are a handful of other breeds and mixed breeds.

Pit bulls were originally used for bull- and bear-baiting, and later were bred to fight dogs in an arena. They had “a fabulous reputation early on and were considered the ideal family pet because they were so good with people,” Reid says.

“Petey” from The Little Rascals was a pit bull. Helen Keller, President Theodore Roosevelt, and Fred Astaire all had the breed as family pets.

But the tide turned in the late 1990s, when pit bulls became popular among people who "weren’t focused on the positive attributes of the breed - they were looking for a strong, scary-looking dog," Reid says.

National Attention

The abuse of pit bulls drew national attention in 2007, when Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick pleaded guilty to running a dog-fighting operation. He spent nearly two years in federal prison.

Jim Gorant, a Sports Illustrated senior editor and author of The Lost Dogs, a book that documents Vick’s dogs and their path to redemption, says pit bulls are caught in a self-perpetuating cycle of incrimination and bad ownership.

“Every dog is an individual,” Gorant says. “Pit bulls are just dogs and if they are not raised properly and socialized and treated right, they can have behavior problems. But they aren’t any more problematic than any other breed by nature.”

Bites, Bans, and More

Opponents argue that pit bulls are more likely to attack. But the ASPCA, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and some other groups have recommend against breed-specific laws. They cite a study published in theJournal of the American Veterinary Association on Sept. 15, 2000. 

The study, which focused on fatal dog attacks, notes difficulties identifying various breeds (particularly mixed breeds) and in calculating a bite rate. The researchers noted that there isn’t consistent data on breed populations and bites, especially when the injury isn’t serious enough to require an ER visit.

Reid says many things can lead to a tendency toward aggression. That includes breeding dogs for protection, dog  fighting, social status, or financial gain. Abuse, neglect, chaining, tethering, and inadequate obedience training and supervision also make the list.

Myths About Pit Bulls

Here are three myths about pit bulls:

They have locking jaws. There’s nothing anatomically different about a pit bulls’ jaw - “they cannot lock,” Reid says. But like other terriers, “they are more likely than other breeds to grab a hold of something and to shake.” It doesn’t mean they won’t let go, but owners need to know how to break up a fight.

They can tolerate huge amounts of pain. “Pit bulls are incredibly wimpy in many respects - they don’t like to go in the cold and rain,” Reid says. But when aroused or agitated, they may be less responsive to pain.

They’re unpredictable. The popular notion is that pit bulls can be fine their entire lives and suddenly snap and turn on their owner. Reid says that’s no more likely to happen with pit bulls than it is with any other breed.

Considering a Pit Bull?

You’ll need to do more than the average dog owner to counteract negative perceptions. Socializing the dog with people and other animals is key. Here are some other tips:

• If your pit bull is friendly with other dogs, maintain that socialization by meeting up with friends or going to the dog park, if your dog doesn’t get too rowdy in such settings.
• Monitor your dog’s play and be prepared to distract your dog if she gets too intimidating. “The ones that are friendly with other dogs are sort of the life of the party, but they can play rough sometimes because they are so strong,” Reid says.
• If your dog isn’t friendly with other dogs, make sure he’s on a leash and there are no unleashed dogs around.
• When it comes to other pets, Reid says some pit bulls “are absolutely lovely with other animals - cats and bunnies,” but others are not. Take introductions slowly. “The more you know about the dog, the better off your are,” Reid says.

Responsible pet ownership includes spaying or neutering your pet. That will help decrease some undesirable behavior, such as male dominance aggression.

Looking Ahead

Awareness about pit bulls is growing and more are being adopted, says Stacey Coleman, executive director of the Animal Farm Foundation Inc., a Bangall, N.Y. pit bull advocacy group.

“It has gotten much better for the dogs,” Coleman says. “People have seen that these dogs are out there and deserve help right now.”

Of the 51 pit bulls seized from Vick’s kennels, about 17 have been adopted. About a dozen of those adopted dogs have passed their AKC Canine Good Citizen test and several have become therapy dogs.

Among them is Hector, a dog that is covered with physical scars but is "just great with other dogs, great with kids, and great with people,” Gorant says. Hector frequently visits hospitals, nursing homes, and schools.

If there’s an upside to the Vick case, Gorant hopes it helps sway public opinion because it helps people see pit bulls as victims. But he admits, there’s still “a long way to go.”

“On any given day, probably 10 people get bit by a dog,” Gorant says. “But it’s only news when it’s a pit bull.”

http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/features/pit-bulls-safety

Ten Reasons Your Dog May Develop Behavior Problems

By Sarah Fulcher on 01/02/2014

Filed in - Skills for Every Day

Bad behavior: the big picture

Happy New Year! Did a new dog join the family this holiday season? Are you aiming to start a brand-new year with fine habits and manageable goals? Is this the time to tackle your dog's problem behaviors, the ones that have had you perplexed?

A solid foundation in positive training gets you off to great start, either with that new puppy or with your older dog. But training has to be more than just a foundation, especially if there are any undesirable canine behaviors on the scene. Consider the whole picture when it comes to behavior problems, and review the most common reasons a dog "behaves badly." Understanding the common explanations for behavior problems is the first step in solving and preventing those problems.

Reason #1: Not Enough Exercise

Dogs need physical exercise to be happy, and on-leash walks around the block are not usually sufficient.ACTIVITIES like off-leash runs, running with you on a Walky Dog or Springer bike leash, fetch games, a pole toy like a Chase-It, or dog-dogPLAY/daycare for social dogs are more appropriate exercise choices.

Reason #2: Not Enough Mental Stimulation

Mentally stimulating puzzle toys help eliminate
boredom and keep dogs out of mischief.

Often-forgotten mental stimulation is essential for a well-balanced dog. Mental exercise can be just as tiring as physical; someone who works at a deskJOB can be as tired at the end of the day as a landscaper. Utilizing your dog's daily rations for food-enrichment activities or for a bit of training as often as you can will go a long way toward tiring your dog mentally. Something as simple as hiding your dog's meal or spreading the food in the yard can be an enrichment activity. Dogs love to forage or work for their meals.

Reason #3: Health Problems

Health problems cause behavior issues more often than people realize; health issues are often missed. Think about it—if you are not feeling well, you are probably going to be cranky or not yourself. Your dog is the same way, except a dog does not have words to tell you. Health issues that can change your dog's behavior include arthritis, hip dysplasia, luxating patellas, sore teeth, thyroid problems, epilepsy/seizures, ear infections, digestive issues, skin or environmental allergies, yeast infections,HEARING LOSS, eyesight loss, and cancer. If aggression or another behavior issue shows up suddenly, contact your vet. There is a good chance one of the above health complaints, or something related, could be causing your canine to be cranky.

Reason #4: Genetic Issues

Sometimes behavior issues have genetic causes. Behaviors that range from aggression to hyperactivity can come down to what your dog inherited from its parents. If you are buying a puppy, it is imperative to find out if the parents have positive temperaments. If they do not, the chance of your puppy having a poor temperament is very high. Sometimes, with very good socialization, you can override poor genetics, but often even with the best socialization program there are behavior issues if your dog has lost the gene poolLOTTERY. Genetic issues tend to show up very young and are difficult to treat with behavior modification.

Reason #5: Inconsistent Environment

If you sometimes let your dog jump on you because you're wearing casual clothes, but at other times punish him jumping, how fair is this to your dog? Dogs do not know the difference in clothing! This pattern, or lack of pattern, is very confusing for them and can cause anxiety. It reinforces jumping or any other behavior you areREWARDINGinconsistently. If you want your dog not to do something, be consistent by making that clear to him in a kind manner. If your dog jumps, for example, take time to practice sitting with positive reinforcement (providing something your dog likes such as treats or play immediately after the behavior) and ignore your dogCOMPLETELY if he jumps. Ignoring your dog means no talking, touching, or eye contact, as all are forms of attention and can reinforce behavior you don't like. Cross your arms, turn your back, and ignore your dog until all four paws are on the floor.

IfYOUR dog has a behavior problem, look to yourself—how do you respond?

If your dog has a behavior problem, look to yourself—how do you respond? There is an excellent chance you have been reinforcing the behavior with attention, and may have actuallyTRAINED YOUR DOG to perform that behavior! Another example of a reinforced bad behavior is barking. Dog barks, you yell, dog thinks you are barking along—look at the attention I got! Dog barks more, you scold more, dog barks more, and on and on it goes.

Having a consistent set of boundaries and consistent rules in your house helps your dog understand that the environment is predictable. It also shows your dog that you provide guidance, leadership, and access to all the good stuff. Take the time to teach your dog rules using patience and positive reinforcement. Teaching your dog not to jump up, or training to eliminate any undesirable behavior, takes patience, consistency, and knowing what to ignore and what toREWARD.

Reason #6: Misunderstanding the "Normal" Dog Behavior

Barking is a natural behavior for some breeds.

Normal dogs bark, pull on leash, eat poop, roll in dead things, jump up to greet, guard food and bones (to a degree), growl when they are threatened, chew whatever they can get their mouths on, pee and poop wherever, nip, protect property or their family, herd, chase small animals, and sometimes kill small animals. All of these "nuisance" behaviors are perfectly natural parts of a dog's repertoire, and vary depending on breed. Find a dog breed that is compatible with your lifestyle. It's simply unfair to get a mastiff and be shocked when he barks at strangers approaching your home. These dogs have been bred for thousands of years to be guard dogs. Siberian huskies and northern breeds may not be reliable off leash and may kill small animals. Border collies might herd your children. Daschunds are known to bark a lot. These traits are due to selective breeding to perform a job or to natural canine behavior. Sometimes you can train an alternative behavior, and sometimes you cannot. It depends on how genetically hardwired the behavior is.

Reason #7: Changes in Routine

Changing the routine can be stressful for your dog, and may cause your dog to act out.

Changing the routine can be stressful for your dog, and may cause your dog to act out. Just like us, dogs need a sense of security. Drastic changes in environment or routine can really throw them off, causing anxiety that is commonly expressed as problem behavior. Moving to a new house often causes a lapse in house training, among other issues. A change in work schedule can confuse your dog, and a new pet or child joining the family can also be very stressful. In all of these cases, be patient with your dog and guide him through the struggle with kindness while he adjusts to the changes.

Reason #8: Changes in Diet

Switching your dog to a poorer quality or less suitable diet may also cause him to act up. Diet has a huge influence on behavior (going back to health influencing behavior). Switching your dog's diet to something that is of poor quality or that doesn't agree with him may change how the dog acts. Always feed your dog a high-quality diet, and change foods gradually over a week or so.

Reason #9: Poor Socialization or Negative Socialization

Proper socialization lays a foundation
for a well-balanced dog.

Socialization is the process of providing your puppy positive, controlled exposure to other dogs, people of all types, sounds, surfaces, and new experiences. Dogs need to be socialized to the human world starting as young puppies andCONTINUING throughout their lives. The period from 3-16 weeks of age is the most critical socialization period. This time lays a foundation for a well-balanced dog. If a puppy doesn't get proper socialization during its critical period, it can grow up into a shy, fearful, or aggressive adult. A well-run puppy class can be a fun way to kick-start your dog's socialization skills.

Even a dog that has been well socialized can develop behavior problems after negative experiences. Being attacked by other dogs or teased by children when out in the yard are occurrences that can affect your dog's behavior negatively. A poor experience at the vet,TRAINING CLASS, or groomer can do the same. Be selective about where you take your dog to socialize and which professionals you trust to handle your dog. I would also advise against leaving your dog alone in the yard when you are not at home, as you never know what could happen.

Reason #10: Fear Periods or Adolescence

It is normal forPUPPIES to go through several fear periods as their brains develop.

If your normally fearless puppy suddenly turns shy one day, don't panic. It is normal for puppies to go through several fear periods as their brains develop. The first generally occurs somewhere around 8-12 weeks of age and another period occurs around 5 or 6 months of age. Depending on the breed and bloodlines of your dog, your dog may experience more or fewer fear periods. Do not panic; just let your puppy go through this phase. You may want to avoid going to the vet,TRAINING CLASS, groomer, or new places for a week until your puppy is back to his normal behavior. If during a fear period something frightens your dog, it imprints very strongly. So, rather than trying to work through a fear period, it might be best just to let it pass.

Adolescence starts at about 6 months of age and usuallyCONTINUES to 12 to 18 months of age. Adolescence is when most dogs are turned over to shelters. This is a period when puppies start testing their world and their boundaries. A previously "good" dog may become a nightmare. Continued obedience training, maintaining structure and boundaries, patience, and skilled management are all essential practices during this phase. Management means setting up the environment so that the dog doesn't get a chance to do "naughty" things, and includes techniques like crating the dog when you cannot supervise directly.

Understanding common potential causes of problem behavior in dogs can make it easier to sort out what is happening withYOUR own challenging canine.

Target to change

Understanding common potential causes of problem behavior in dogs can make it easier to sort out what is happening with your own challenging canine. Eliminate each of the various origins of change, if possible narrowing down to a trigger for the undesirable behavior your pet is exhibiting. With more detailed information, you will have a better chance of eliminating the frustrating behavior quickly. OfCOURSE, if your dog's behavior problems are severe,look for a reputable trainer to help you.

http://www.clickertraining.com/node/4384