Diamondisle Kennels in Singapore! Founded in Year 2002. Breed - Border Collies & Australian Shepherds
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
BC Bits - Annual veterinary exams and health screens allow you to catch disease in the early stages before it spreads.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
BC Bits - Some Border Collies suffer from Collie eye anomaly, a congenital defect that affects the formation of the eye.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Although it's likely your Border Collie is perfectly healthy, it's important to educate yourself about potential abnormalities.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
PUPS Production - The Making of Champion!
PUPS Production - The Making of Champion! Starring Guinness, Hershey ....
Friday, May 20, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Even in hardy breeds, such as the Border Collie, genetic disease can be passed on through the generations.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - The health, temperament and physical aspects of the dam are usually reflected in the puppies.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Sport Dog Owners Intro to Prescription Medication!
Sport Dog Owners Intro to Prescription Medication
Sports dogs work as hard as their human counterparts. They compete in different events which test a dog’s speed, endurance, strength, and intelligence. Nevertheless just like human athletes, sports dogs are susceptible to injury. The most common forms are muscular trigger points, back and neck problems, and cruciate ligament injury.
Although prevention is always better, by maintaining the dog’s health and fitness, sometimes injuries are just unavoidable. And when they do happen, the injured dog must get the most appropriate treatment. These injuries affect a dog’s mobility and may contribute to the early development of dog arthritis.
To treat muscular trigger points, physical therapy and massage will suffice. Neck and back pain can be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs or painkillers. In some cases, surgery may be needed. However, a cruciate ligament injury will require surgery. There are many procedures available to remedy the injury such as extracapsular suture, tibial plateau leveling osteotomy, or tibial tuberosity advancement. It is important that dog owners discuss all available procedures carefully with their veterinarian as there is no one superior procedure; all have their advantages and their drawbacks.
Prescription Medication
For sport dogs, pain is almost an unavoidable hazard of the job. Prescription medicine is an important aspect in the treatment of injuries and in the rehabilitation process after surgery or injury. There are many anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers available. What is important is choosing the right drug. Efficacy must be balanced with safety. Therefore, a dog’s overall health should always be the top priority.
The following are prescription medications that are commonly used in veterinary medicine:
• NMDA antagonists or neuropathic pain medicines help reduce pain by “calming down” overactive neural pain pathways. Common NMDA antagonists include Gabapentin, Amantadine, Ketamine and Amitryptaline.
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs are drugs which inhibit the pro-inflammatory action of COX-enzymes. Nonetheless, they have side effects such blood thinning, renal failure, and gastro-intestinal damage that can be fatal for some dogs.
• Opioids provide stronger pain relief than other prescription painkillers and have very few side effects. They work by decreasing the brain’s awareness of pain. Examples of opiods are Tramadol, Morphine, Fentanyl, Buprenorphine, and Codeine. Most states and countries consider opioids as restricted substances, which make the sale and purchasing of the drug tricky.
• Cortisone is a more potent anti-inflammatory than NSAIDs. It can help to settle “acute on chronic” pain. However, it should rarely be considered as a first option since it can exacerbate bone degeneration. Also, it should not be used for more than two to three times a year.
To learn more about prescription medication, you can download a free copy of my e-book, The Risks of Prescription Medicines in Dog Arthritis. Just click on the following link: http://www.facebook.com/l/55829fqVuRU8CufxxcDYyVQuZZg/www.dogarthritisplan.com/ .
Sports dogs work as hard as their human counterparts. They compete in different events which test a dog’s speed, endurance, strength, and intelligence. Nevertheless just like human athletes, sports dogs are susceptible to injury. The most common forms are muscular trigger points, back and neck problems, and cruciate ligament injury.
Although prevention is always better, by maintaining the dog’s health and fitness, sometimes injuries are just unavoidable. And when they do happen, the injured dog must get the most appropriate treatment. These injuries affect a dog’s mobility and may contribute to the early development of dog arthritis.
To treat muscular trigger points, physical therapy and massage will suffice. Neck and back pain can be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs or painkillers. In some cases, surgery may be needed. However, a cruciate ligament injury will require surgery. There are many procedures available to remedy the injury such as extracapsular suture, tibial plateau leveling osteotomy, or tibial tuberosity advancement. It is important that dog owners discuss all available procedures carefully with their veterinarian as there is no one superior procedure; all have their advantages and their drawbacks.
Prescription Medication
For sport dogs, pain is almost an unavoidable hazard of the job. Prescription medicine is an important aspect in the treatment of injuries and in the rehabilitation process after surgery or injury. There are many anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers available. What is important is choosing the right drug. Efficacy must be balanced with safety. Therefore, a dog’s overall health should always be the top priority.
The following are prescription medications that are commonly used in veterinary medicine:
• NMDA antagonists or neuropathic pain medicines help reduce pain by “calming down” overactive neural pain pathways. Common NMDA antagonists include Gabapentin, Amantadine, Ketamine and Amitryptaline.
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs are drugs which inhibit the pro-inflammatory action of COX-enzymes. Nonetheless, they have side effects such blood thinning, renal failure, and gastro-intestinal damage that can be fatal for some dogs.
• Opioids provide stronger pain relief than other prescription painkillers and have very few side effects. They work by decreasing the brain’s awareness of pain. Examples of opiods are Tramadol, Morphine, Fentanyl, Buprenorphine, and Codeine. Most states and countries consider opioids as restricted substances, which make the sale and purchasing of the drug tricky.
• Cortisone is a more potent anti-inflammatory than NSAIDs. It can help to settle “acute on chronic” pain. However, it should rarely be considered as a first option since it can exacerbate bone degeneration. Also, it should not be used for more than two to three times a year.
To learn more about prescription medication, you can download a free copy of my e-book, The Risks of Prescription Medicines in Dog Arthritis. Just click on the following link: http://www.facebook.com/l/
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Article provided by Mr. Christopher Durin, Veterinarian and Author. http://www.facebook.com/christopherdurin |
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Border Collies can be a handful, especially for a family with young children.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Passion will be leaving very soon :(
One more week and Passion my favoruite girl will be leaving to Indonesia. I will definitely miss her :( I do believe Synney and Melvin will take very good care of my girl.
Passion will be a great demo dog for Synney and Melvin to introduce Agility in Indonesia. Passion and Melvin has been doing great in Singapore. They will be a great team to reckon in the future!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - It's important to know about the health and temperament of a puppy's parents before making your choice.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - A Border Collie pup might be cute and huggable, but be prepared for a whirlwind of energy as it matures.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Great Young Team!
Passion had a swell time yesterday training agility with melvin. This team is doing very well, performing their first attempted serpentine maneuver beautifully. Keep watch on this great young team!
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Like people, every puppy has a unique personality. A good breeder should help you determine the right pup for you.
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