Although there is a well-known association between dogs and bones, is it actually safe for dogs to consume all types of bones, and what should you do if your dog ate a chicken bone? Most dog owners are aware that dogs shouldn’t eat chicken bones. However, you might not understand why this is the case, … Read more
Breeders who sell or offer to sell less than 25 dogs and/or cats per year that are born and raised on the breeder’s residential premise are exempt from mandatory licensing. There are numerous dog breeding statistics that you probably weren’t aware of, as dog breeding is a significant industry. You might want to read some … Read more
Hoarding is a serious psychological condition that is characterized by the excessive acquisition and retention of items that have little to no value. Many people are familiar with the term from television shows that feature people living in homes filled to capacity with items they have collected over time. But hoarding is not limited to … Read more
Take away food and water from your pet the night before surgery, and make sure there is no way for them to eat or drink after midnight before the surgery (hint: close the toilet bowl and take food off the counters). Numerous non-surgical and surgical procedures require anaesthetic induction. This article offers crucial information to … Read more
When it reaches the brain, the virus multiplies rapidly and passes to the salivary glands. The animal begins to show signs of the disease. The infected animal usually dies within 7 days of becoming sick. Due to rabies fears, animals may be quarantined in the following two circumstances: Because of the goals of the quarantine, … Read more
Typically, a dog period lasts 2-4 weeks, but the duration can vary from dog to dog. A dog’s “period” is also known as the estrous cycle, and you may hear people refer to this as a dog “being in heat.” These terms are all interchangeable, so the information in this article applies to all these … Read more
Side Effects Of Deworming Puppies Imagine all of the parasites in the intestines all dying at once, the lining of the intestines become inflamed, causing diarrhea, vomiting and lack of appetite. This is usually a self-limiting problem, and puppies are back to normal within a day or so. One of the more unpleasant aspects of … Read more
If stored in an airtight container in a cool place, dry dog food can last a couple years. If stored with oxygen absorbers and kept cool, dog food can last over 5 years without going bad. The majority of pet owners only consider the food’s safety and the ingredients used when giving dry food to … Read more
Assuming your dog has a typical activity level, toy breeds should have about ¼ cups to 1 cup, small breeds should have about 1 cup to 1 2/5 cup, medium breeds should have about 2 cups to 2 2/3 cups, and large breeds should have about 2 4/5 cups to 3 cups. -Senior dogs should … Read more
(Resting Energy Requirements or RER), which can be calculated by multiplying the animal’s body weight in kilograms raised to the ¾ power by 70, for example, a 10kg (22lb) adult neutered dog of healthy weight needs RER = 70(10kg)3/4 ≈ 400 Calories/day. Tom Collins requested “guidelines for recommended daily calorie intake for various pets, age … Read more