A cough is a symptom of an underlying disease. While noticing whether a cough is soft, dry, honking or wheezing are important characteristics to pay attention to, noticing whether the cough is productive or non-productive, the type of discharge (thick, watery or bloody) and frequency are equally important for arriving at the correct diagnosis.

Most cases of canine cough are traced to irritation of the sensory nerves of the air passages associated with the trachea, larynx, throat and bronchial tubes. The character of the cough is significant and helps in localizing the disease to a particular area in the respiratory tract or the cardiovascular system.

Dry and moist coughs that occur while resting or at night are typical of heart disease, and are associated with congestive heart failure. In this condition, the heart is unable to pump enough blood to avoid congestion in the tissues, which leads to fluid retention in the gravity-dependent areas of the lungs.

Small and medium sized dogs are susceptible to a degeneration of the mitral and tricuspid valves in the heart that are responsible for allowing blood to pass from the atrium to the ventricle. These valves also close once the blood is through to prevent backflow when the ventricle contracts. Severe inabilities tend to lead to an enlargement of the heart, and consequently to fluid retention in the lungs, a condition known as pulmonary edema. Congestive heart failure normally causes a soft cough, especially in the night. As the condition progresses, so does the intensity of the cough, which is accompanied by a pink, watery discharge.

Building your dogs and puppies immunity is the best remedy for chronic dog cough.

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Sherrie Chastain
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2 Eggs – beaten

1 c Cooked rice - or bulgur

1 c Cooked veggies - see note

1 tb Chopped parsley -opt.

1 c Grated cheese

1 tb Brewers yeast

NOTE: Veggies could be potatoes, zucchini, peas, carrots, etc. and should be grated or mashed.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients, well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Cool and store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

1/2 lb Cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 lb Butter, softened
1 Egg
1 cl Garlic, minced
1 1/2 c Whole wheat flour
1/2 c Wheat germ
1/2 ts Salt
1/8 c Milk

Cream room temp. cheese and margarine, add egg & garlic, mix well. Add flour, wheat germ & salt, mix well until it forms a dough, add milk and mix again. Chill 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 F. Roll dough on floured surface to 1/4″, cut into shapes. Bake on un-greased cookie sheet 15 to 18 minutes. Allow to cool.

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It’s a romantic full moon, when Pedro said, “Hey, mamacita, let’s do Weeweechu.”

Oh no, not now, let’s look at the moon!” said Rosita.

Oh, c’mon baby, let’s you and I do Weeweechu. I love you and it’s the perfect time,” Pedro begged.

“But I wanna just hold your hand and watch the moon.” replied Rosita.

Please, corazoncito, just once, do Weeweechu with me.”

Rosita looked at Pedro and said, “OK, we’ll do Weeweechu, but just this once!“

Pedro grabbed his guitar and they both sang…..

“Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.”

MERRY CHRISTMAS from www puppies to all you dogs and puppies

If you can’t eat it or play with it,

Just Pee On It and Walk Away!

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1 tsp. fresh echinacea root or
1/2 tsp. dried echinacea root
1 C. water

In a glass or enamel saucepan, boil echinacea in water for 10 minutes.

Cover; remove from heat, and let steep for 1 hour.

Strain and apply to gums with a baster, syringe or eyedropper.

Another recipe is:

2 C. water
1 tsp. powdered goldenseal root

Boil the water and add goldenseal root. Remove from heat and steep until the water is cool. Strain and apply the clear liquid to gums.

Sherrie Chastain
www puppies free info on dogs and puppies

1 C. distilled or spring water
1 tsp. slippery elm powder

Place water in a saucepan. Mix in powder, and stir well to remove all lumps. Bring to a boil stirring constantly, and stir a few minutes until mixture thickens slightly.  Remove from heat.  Allow to cool.

To soothe the throat, give 1 teaspoon to 3 tablespoons (depending on size) three or four times a day. Mix it in food or give it with a teaspoon, syringe, or baster.

Refrigerate leftovers, tightly sealed, for a few days.

Give a dog 250 to 1,000 milligrams (depending on size) Vitamin C three times a day. Continue treatment until pet is well. If the cough is persistent, see your veterinarian.

Sherrie Chastain
dogs and puppies lover

After your dogs and puppies swim use this solution in their ears

Juice from 1/2 lemon
1 C. lukewarm water

Add lemon juice to water. Using an eyedropper, drop some into the ear. Gently massage the ear canal (this feels like a small plastic tube in the area underneath the ear) from the outside. Allow your dog to shake its head, then GENTLY blot up extra moisture with cotton balls. Do NOT use cotton swabs because they could push wax against the ear drum or damage it.

Sherrie Chastain
www puppies free info on dogs and puppies

2 Eggs – beaten
1 cup Cooked rice - or bulgur
1 cup Cooked veggies - see note
1 tblsp Chopped parsley -optional
1 cup Grated cheese
1 tblsp Brewers yeast

Note: Veggies could be potatoes, zucchini, peas, carrots, etc. and should be grated or mashed.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients, well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Cool and store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

Sherrie Chastain
www puppies all about dogs and puppies