It’s not that hard to own a blind dog … we had one for 13 years. Duke: First, let me tell you how Duke, my blind dog became my dog. Dukie belonged to my husband’s son. He was a birthday gift to my stepson from his girlfriend. Unfortunately, my stepson was not able to raise a dog, so he gave him to my husband. Read the wholw story here

As veterinary medicine advances, dogs are living increasingly longer. The more the age is advancing the more diseases are becoming unavoidable. Problems with vision, such as cataracts and glaucoma are common. Many of these problems occur gradually, and some people do not realize that they have a blind dog because it is used to the house, but a lot of dogs have problems to get used to their disabilities. There are many changes that you can do to make your dog’s life easier.

If your dog still sees something, than to help him you can use contrast. For example, if the floor is lighter, use a dark carpet and white bowls for food and water. The stairs can also be climbed easier if you use a contrasting color band. For example if you have dark stairs you can use a white band.

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By Ellen H. Jones Ellen H. Jones
Level: Basic PLUS

I’m a huge dog lover, and have trained my own pug Barry, and many more, for friends and family. I really want to share everything …

With countless breeds to choose from, choosing a puppy can be a daunting task. Some people look for small and cute puppies while others prefer big and active. However, there are several things you need to consider in choosing the right puppy. The first one is to match your choice from your environment and lifestyle. Make sure that your puppy can easily adapt with the environment otherwise it can cause some serious setbacks on your end.

The breed of a puppy is important for those who would like to have their own dog as a pet. There are hundreds of dog breeds in existence and all of them are quite impressive. There are also half breed puppies and most of them are cuddly and adorable. Simply choose the right puppy and make sure that you really like the breed to avoid regrets in the end.

Another important aspect to consider in choosing a puppy is to make some inspections. The nose of the puppy should be cool, damp and clean. If not, then there might be some complications to the puppy, especially with the health. The eyes should also be bright, clear, and with no discharge. In addition, you need to stay away from choosing a puppy that is thin. This only shows that the puppy has roundworms or diarrhea, leading to serious health complications not only to the animal but to the owner as well.

If you are about to buy a puppy, you should consider the cost. Choosing a puppy is not that easy, especially in these hard times. If you want to buy high breed puppies, then expect to spend a large amount. But if you choose low class breeds, you can assure that you won’t be spending too much. The cost of a puppy may vary from the gender. In general, female puppies are more expensive than male puppies. If you are in particular with gender, you need to consider the cost.

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