This calls for time, rest, and monitoring to ensure the body can complete the repair process, which generally takes about 10 to 14 days. Caring for your dog during this recovery period leaves you with an important job. If you have a male dog or intend to get one in the near future, you’ve probably … Read more
Congratulations! Youâre a new puppy parent. Itâs fun! Itâs exciting! It can be a little overwhelming. Take potty training. How do I house train my new puppy is one of the first questions a new puppy parent asks. My sister recently became a new puppy parent. It turns out that her puppy training schedule resembles … Read more
between 3.5 to 4 years In many developing nations, dogs roaming freely around human habitations are common. These dogs lead scavenger lifestyles that depend on human waste for survival. Understanding the population dynamics of free-ranging dogs is necessary for their effective management. Birth weight and infant mortality are significant determinants of mammal life histories. To … Read more
All puppies have blue (or bluish) eyes when they first open them. But by the time they’re about 16 weeks old, their eyes change to their true color—typically brown. Few people are aware that all puppies are born with blue eyes because owners are typically the only ones who pay close attention to their puppy’s … Read more
A fresher sample is ideal for finding eggs and larvae, so if you can get a sample within six hours before the appointment, you’re in luck. If it’s going to be longer than a couple of hours, double bag it and refrigerate it until you’re ready to go. The dog stool sample-possibly the most dreaded … Read more
Most dogs receive an initial injection, followed by a 30-day period of rest, and then two more injections that are given 24 hours apart. Many dogs will also be treated with an antibiotic (doxycycline), to combat potential infection with bacteria (Wolbachia) that inhabit the heartworm. Dogs with heartworm disease are at risk for developing irreversible … Read more
A dog in good general shape can enjoy a 15 to 30 minute walk daily. Most breeds may need routine walks several times per day. Moreover, dogs with excellent health can enjoy long walks of up to two or more hours. Some will even hike with their owners for a couple of hours. Being a … Read more
Adult dogs shouldn’t be left in crates for more than 6-8 hours. Puppies of 17 weeks and older can handle up to 4 or 5 hours in a crate at a time. Leaving a dog home alone in a crate longer than this can hurt their mental and physical health. Although it can be difficult … Read more
When punishing your dog, you should not do it for longer than 5 seconds. If you do it any longer, you could create confusion as to why they’re being punished. This amount of time will prove beneficial over 2-3 attempts. Your new puppy destroying your favorite shoes. Your new puppy doing their business in your … Read more
Most pet owners understand the importance of providing their pet with a healthy, balanced diet, and pet food manufacturers make it easy for us to do just that. Dry dog food is a popular choice for many pet owners because of its convenience, but how long is dry dog food good for once it has … Read more