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Excess thirst is a common condition in dogs. They may become thirsty for any number of natural reasons. They pant to keep cool, losing water from their lungs in the form of vapor. This fluid should et replaced, so it is not surprising that thirst increases on a hot day, especially in heavy coated dogs.

Other Causes

1. Infection- You can see vomiting/diarrhea along with excess thirst. In case of burns, bleeding, tumors, and uterine infection.

2. Organs Dysfunction - Uterus infection, diabetes mellitus

3. Atmosphere- High rise of atmospheric temperature.  Change in diet salt.

Signs of Excess Thirst

• Frequent Urination
• The dog may drink from unusual places, such the bird bath, rain puddles, or the toilet bowl.
• The dog water bowl is always empty and needs frequent refilling.
• Drinking takes longer
• Frequent visits to the water bowl.

In the wild, dog gorge themselves when any kind of food is available and then live off that nourishment for several days. This dog food sits in the stomach, where not much digestion takes place, and is passed into the intestines a little at a time. In domestic dogs, this behavior can lead to obesity. Some pet dogs, especially small breeds, are very fussy about what they eat.

Guidelines For Feeding Dogs

1. Provide prepared foods from a reputable manufacturer..

2. Don’t offer spoiled or stale food to your dog.

3. A bowl of fresh water should always be available.

4. Never feed a dog cat food. It is too high in protein.

5. Always serve your dog’s food at room temperature.

6. Dispose of any canned or moist food left uneaten.

7. Discard left-over dry food at the end of each day.

8. Keep an eye on your dog’s weight. Don’t allow to get obese.

9. Never feed your dog brittle bones, for example from chicken.

10. Consult a vet for advice if your dog refuses to eat for 24 hours, since this may indicate illness.

Some species of toads secrete a toxic substance on their skin. This passes into the mouth of any dog that picks up the toad to play with it. Certain types of longhaired caterpillar can also produce similar irritants.

Treating Poisoning

itchiness, redness, and swelling can be reduced by bathing the mouth with cold water. A water spray is ideal for flushing out the mouth but do not let the dog swallow any water.

Contact  a vet if the dog swallow any water. Contact a vet if the dog is in discomfort; it may need antihistaminics to reduce swelling.

Iguana, the top most exotic pet in most of the homes need to be studied well before purchasing a new one from a shop. That’s why I have started to post about this today. Iguana care is very interesting and also difficult to perform. You ought to know few things about Iguana care before selecting one for your sweet home.

Most of the pet owners who opted for Iguana think that Iguana care covers feeding, heating, lighting, and looking after living conditions. That’s not all. Also you need to do nail trimming, giving training and other things.

Do you know Iguanas grow big up to 6 feet? So their need also changes accordingly. So, this is the high time to talk about the Iguana care fallacies.

Top Three Myths about Iguana Care

The common myths of Iguana care are-

• Iguana care consumes all of your time
• You can easily figure it all out by yourself
• Iguanas are really easy to care

Myth No:1 - Iguana care consumes all of your time

Yes… Iguana care will swallow all your time and you won’t find any leisure time unless otherwise you do have a Iguana farm. I have seen Iguanas in Zoos, where it is very easy for them to maintain.You can easily find time to go with your girl friend or boy friend (lol) also once you have learned the most essential stuff in Iguana care.

Myth No-2 : You can easily figure it all out by yourself

Yes… You can, but, sometimes people who mistreat their pets may end up in sorrow and will spend tons and tons of time and money to reverse the condition. Although Iguana care is not rocket science, you ought to learn yourself about the simple conditions prevailing among them. MOST importantly, get an expert advice in case of illness. Don’t treat yourself!!!

Myth No-3 : Iguanas are really easy to care of

Don’t mistaken me!!! I’m not disappointing you, the perfect Iguana lover. They are not so easy to look after. Iguana care requires information and knowledge and also time. The hidden secret is that Iguanas are the hardest pet to look after and also maintainable. It is damn sure that you can’t get the things right without doing things for your Iguana.

So, you have known those top three myths about Iguana care. If you are aware about the remedies for those fallacies, Iguana care is not a Herculean task. It is an easy task as you think before. ALL THE BEST!!!