1 Date of discovery: unknown. 2  Origin of name: from the Anglo-Saxon word  iron  or  iren  (the origin of the symbol Fe comes from the Latin word  ferrum  meaning  iron 3  ). Possibly the word iron is derived from earlier words meaning holy metal because it was used to make the swords used in the Crusades..
There are several things you can do to help keep your dogâs teeth in good shape. Start a dental care routine as early as possible in your dogâs life and stick with it. Tooth brushing is the gold standard when it comes to oral hygiene and should be done every 24-48 hours in order to be effective.
In a 2008 pet health study conducted by the VPI pet insurance company, ear infections were the number one reason dog owners sought veterinary care. Thorough and regular ear cleaning and maintenance can help your dog avoid ear problems and infections. Many dogs do not like having their ears cleaned, which makes doing a good job very difficult.