Collie Dog Owners

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Pet treatment isn’t simply about reactionary medicine - it’s about being proactive and taking preventive measures to ensure your collie lives the longest, healthiest life as possible. By raising a loved collie that’s strong and happy, you can keep your beloved canine active and healthy for years to come. So, read on for [...]

During a recent article, I spoke of 4-D meats and their use in dog food.  Here is a good article, used with permission from the greyhound protection league, that describes 4-D meat in greater detail.

FROM A FORMER TRACK VETERINARIAN:“When cattle die, regardless of what infectious or contagious disease, the carcasses are often salvaged by rendering plants. [...]

by: Brendan Gunstan
A healthy dog is a happy dog. And a happy dog is the best companion anyone could wish for. Unlike people, dogs can’t figure out when something is wrong, or tell you about it. It’s your job as the owner to look out for problems and step in quick to keep your hound [...]

Author: Jonni Good
Canine parvovirus, sometimes known simply as ‘parvo,’ is a serious contagious disease caused by a virus. This illness is spread when dogs come into contact with the feces of infected animals. Dog parks, highway rest stops and popular walking trails in cities are areas where dog feces are often found, and where an [...]

By: Jonni Good
Canine parvovirus, sometimes known simply as ‘parvo,’ is a serious contagious disease caused by a virus. This illness is spread when dogs come into contact with the feces of infected animals. Dog parks, highway rest stops and popular walking trails in cities are areas where dog feces are often found, and where an [...]

Bad collie breath can be a bad problem for your collie and you, at times a collie’s breath an be unbearable and make bonding with your collie a chore you’d rather avoid at all costs. This may not be due to your collie and more down to the care you did not realized that your [...]

by: George Chao
Sometimes, the best dry dog food is the one that your dog will eat the most. It is easier to buy something that your canine will eat as opposed to having them eat dog food that may be better for them, but one that they may not necessarily like. However, there are a [...]

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Lassie, the popular series on television has made the Collie a recognizable breed to many. The Collie is noted for his intelligence and deep affection for the family.
Appearance - The Collie descended from dogs used for herding and this trait is still strong in them. The Collie is a wonderful dog for the household [...]

 Author: Stephen Becker
When your collie has diarrhea everyone in the house is unhappy. When you look into their sad eyes, you get a sense of meaning to the phrase “I am sicker than a dog!”
Diarrhea is the number three reason people take their collies
to the vet. Before running off to the vet, look around at [...]

Author: Andy Machin
One of the causes of collie flatulence (aka. dog poots, dog farts, breaking wind) could be that your pet collie has an allergic reaction to something which is causing or contributing to the gas attacks. If your collie’s flatulence is being brought on by an allergy it could well be due to something [...]

Do you know what to feed your collie?  The collie does well on a variety of foods, from premium dry dog foods down to home cooked meals. His main diet should consist of high quality dry dog food either by itself or in combination with meats and nutritios home cooking. When selecting dry dog food [...]

Responsible pet owners should know of, or at least, be aware of the terms of diseases and health issues that can affect their collie.  Below is a listing of some common and not-so-common health issues found in this breed.  Detailed information about these issue can be found by searching google or clicking on the links provided.
* Collie Eye [...]

Author: Gene Sower |
A vital part of good prevention is to know the common types of illnesses and disorders associated with particular dog breeds. For dogs, the parts of their body that are most frequently affected by congenital problems are the central nervous system, the eyes, the muscles, and the bones. For instance, the Beagle, [...]

by: Oscar Uzoma
Does your collie have constipation? Does it happen frequently? Dogs sometimes, constipate for a number of reasons. If your dog starts constipating, don’t panic just yet. In this article, we’ll be looking at the various home remedies you could quickly apply to cure and relieve the dog of its constipation -if you suspect [...]

FLEAS
Flea Basics
Fleas thrive when the weather is warm and humid. Depending on your climate, fleas may be a seasonal or year-round problem. Your collie can pick up fleas wherever an infestation exists, often in areas frequented by other cats and dogs. Adult fleas are dark brown, no bigger than a sesame seed, and able to [...]