need some advice re dog care!?

Question

Could anyone out there who are vets or dog owners, tell me why my little Jack Russel dog, likes to eat blades of grass, when he is out walking; he gets lots of exercise, eats well, sleeps well, and is full of energy, no problems with going to the toilet, but seems to my mind to do more than his share of scratching, but has no fleas! he is wormed regularly. would be grateful for any advice, Thanks.

And yes, point taken! apologies to the Reverend Russell !

Answer 1

THIS ARE SOME TIPS OF HOW TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT.THIS ADVICE MAY LOOK LONG BUT GOOD THING NEED TIME.


The Jack Russell terrier is a medium-maintenance breed. This is a dog that tests your limits. You must be able to be firm and kind to it. If you tend toward being the doting type of pet owner, the Jack is not for you.

Instructions

Step One
Understand Jack Russell Terriers are high energy dogs.

Step Two
Prepare company before they reach your home. Jack Russells love visitors and will jump all over anyone who lets them.

Step Three
Keep your Jack's weight down. Overweight dogs have more health problems, including heart trouble and arthritis.

Step Four
Learn about what health problems are associated with this breed: cataracts, glaucoma, deafness (common in all white dogs), epilepsy, patellar luxation (poor development of the parts holding the kneecap in place), Von Willebrand's disease (a blood disorder), cardiomyopathy (a serious heart abnormality), allergies and skin problems.

Step Five
Brush your terrier every other day with a rubber curry brush to help control shedding. There are three coat types: smooth, broken and rough. All three types shed year-round. The smooth coat sheds the most.

Step Six
Bathe your terrier whenever it takes on a yellow cast. It doesn't require special grooming and can be washed at home.

Step Seven
Make sure to trim this dog's nails regularly ' once a month ' to prevent foot problems.

Step Eight
Remember that terriers are bred to dig. Expect this behavior, particularly if you leave your dog alone all day.

Step Nine
Keep your Jack Russell indoors or out. Remember that it will chase any and everything, and you absolutely must have a secure yard.

Step Ten
Remember that while it looks like a small dog, you essentially have a 130-pound dog in that body. These dogs are extremely intelligent, very bold and have no sense of their small stature.

Step Eleven
Be prepared to enjoy a good 15 years with your Jack Russell, as this is the average life expectancy for a Jack Russell Terrier.

Tips & Warnings

* Keep your Jack Russell in a secure yard ' this dog can dig under and jump over 5-foot fences. Don't underestimate the escape skills of this terrier. If it sees something it wants to chase, it will do everything it can to go after it.
* Make sure you or someone in your home is willing to spend at least 60 minutes a day playing with and exercising the dog.
* Keep a roll of tape handy; the Jack sheds constantly, and a vacuum will get some, but not all of the coarse hairs.
* Most Jack Russell terriers don't do well in apartments or condominiums. They need more space than that and require a lot of exercise.
* This breed usually is not good with children or other pets.
* Note that terriers require a lot of attention. This is an extremely active dog. The main reason people give up a Jack Russell is that they weren't prepared for the activity level of the breed. The second reason is that the Jack nipped at the children.

Overall Things You'll Need

* Dog Leashes
* Dog Shampoo
* Dog Beds
* Dog Dishes
* Durable Dog Toys
* Dog Food
* Nail Clippers For Dogs
* Dog Bones
* Dog Brushes
* Dog Combs

Answer 2

There are a few theories as to why cats and dogs eat grass, no one seems exactly sure why it is, or whether it's for the same reason in dogs as it is in cats. Some say its to make up for a lack of fibre, or it could be for throat irritation - apparently grass is like a natural lozenge. What most people agree on is that it isn't anythin to worry about.

As for the scratching - are you sure your dog doesn't have fleas? If you don't use regular treatment from a vets, it's pretty likely he does have them. I only mention it because often people just are't aware their animal has fleas. To be sure, run a flea comb through his hair, especially around armpits, belly and neck, and examine the hair on the comb for black dots in kind of a spiral shape (flea dirts). Or you could just riffle through your dog's fur if he's light coloured, to find the flea dirt.

Chalice

Answer 3

Nobody knows why dogs eat grass. There are theories out there, but the answer isn't clear. See: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art42764.asp

As far as the scratching goes, some people have successfully used Benadryl, but I'd check with you vet first.
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Dogs-701/Scratching-5.htm
Good luck with your little Jack Russell!!

Answer 4

when dogs eat grass (make sure he's not eating grass on a pesticide-treated lawn), they are actually getting nutritional value out of it in the form of enzymes, etc. this is totally normal. as for the scratching, it could be an allergy. you can take him to the vet to get help in identifying the allergen. good luck!

Answer 5

I've always heard they have an upset stomach and they eat grass to make themselves vomit. Are you feeding them alot of table scraps? Or do they get alot of dog treats? Or it could even be the brand of dog food. Do not feed your dog salmon, chocolate, pork, and avoid dairy products. The first two are poisonous to dogs and the others cause worms.

Answer 6

Worm and flea treatment aren't always in the same product! Some all wormers are not all wormers-eg most all wormers say Doesn't treat Heartworm

Answer 7

dogs eat grass because they are lacking a vitamin. its natural for them to eat grass the pet store sells organic grass for pets.