Your veterinarian will help you recognize when and if this is the case for your dog. However, in general, with the appropriate medications and recheck appointments, many dogs with heart failure due to DCM live for more than six-12 months. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a relatively common condition which affects the heart of a dog, … Read more
Colostrum for Newborn Puppies After birth, puppies should go right to mom and start nursing. During the first three hours following birth, puppies should nurse several times. If a puppy is having trouble latching, rub its muzzle sideways over the nipple, not up and down. The delicate topic of nursing puppies raises many concerns among … Read more
How Long After the Parvo Vaccine Is a Dog Protected? The canine parvovirus vaccine typically goes into effect within three to five days and is considered to last at least three to four years according to studies. This is why adult dogs are typically vaccinated against parvo every three years. A parvo diagnosis is the … Read more
A diabetic pet needs to eat before you administer insulin. For best results, inject insulin within one hour after feeding to prevent blood sugar spikes. Many pet owners like to administer insulin while their pet eats to take advantage of that distraction, but, if you do that, ensure your pet eats all her food. This … Read more
Once you see fetal tissues protruding, she should have a pup within 30 minutes. It can take as long as two hours between puppies, but most dogs will have a pup every 30 to 60 minutes. Dr Caroline Romeo has been with AREC since 2014. Her interests lie in diagnostic imaging, and she has completed … Read more
Apprentices raise the dogs from pups and start running them attached to a sled when they’re roughly one year old. Before they are ready to run in a harness, some trainers will run the pups through obstacle courses or encourage them to chase vehicles like ATVs. Training sled dogs is an incredibly rewarding and unique … Read more
You can either call the non-emergency number to the local police or make a report directly to the ADA. You can visit the ADA website here, for access to phone numbers and more information. Using fake service dogs is an unfortunate but real trend. We’ve been talking about “fake” service dogs for the past two … Read more
In a severe rib fracture, you may notice your dog has a bulging chest which could be hard or soft. If it’s hard, it may be the end of a rib; if it’s soft, your dog’s lungs could be punctured and will require immediate attention by a vet. Lameness, often seen with the affected limb … Read more
They might throw themselves onto the floor, bite the lead, or in the worst cases, bite you. Your immediate reaction might be to let go of the lead. But, by doing so, your dog will start to think that throwing a tantrum will get them what they want. Dogs are known to be loyal and … Read more
The top five dogs in each breed (based on breed points earned in AKC conformation showing through October 31 of the preceding year), as well as the Best of Breed winner from each breed’s national specialty show, receive printed invitations by mail and are eligible for early entry. Beginning on Saturday, nearly 3,500 dogs from … Read more