Puppies often regress while potty training. This is in part due to their brains developing as they grow. While the brain is still developing, they might forget their training. As long as you are consistent in your efforts to potty-train, Fido should pick it up again quickly. It can be difficult sometimes to potty train … Read more
According to Animal Behaviorists, ‘dogs don’t understand human kisses the same way that humans do. ‘ When kissing a young puppy, you may not notice any signs of recognition at all because they have yet to associate kisses with affection. We’re going to explain how your dog reacts to kisses and why dogs lick you … Read more
Introduction to puppy teething By 5-7 months, all the adult teeth will be present. It is important to note this can vary depending on the breed. This means that puppies experience teething twice, once for their milk teeth and again with their adult teeth. In addition to tips on how to deal with nipping and … Read more
1. Puppies and Kittens need to be dewormed more often: It is recommended that your puppy or kitten is dewormed every 2 weeks until they reach 3 months of age. Puppies and kittens are usually born with parasites passed on from mom (even if mom is dewormed) before they are born. Deworming is an important … Read more
You’re sound asleep in bed, and you believe your dog is too When you awaken, a mound of waste greets you. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to see it before stepping on it. Or perhaps you wake up in the middle of the night when your dog needs to go potty. Neither of these … Read more
When it comes to purchasing a puppy, prospective owners must consider a variety of factors. These factors, such as breed, age, gender and health, must be weighed carefully to ensure that the right puppy is chosen for the right family. One important consideration that should not be overlooked when purchasing a puppy is the issue … Read more
Puppies grow about 5-10% per day from the age of 1 week to 8 weeks. From then on, the growth rate will slow down but they do grow for another 6 to 18 months. The absolute amount varies due to the varying birth weights of small to giant breeds. It’s a question that has been … Read more
Small (less than ¼“ or 1cm) hernias may close spontaneously (without treatment) by age 3 to 4 months. Umbilical hernias that do not close may require surgery, especially if a portion of an intestinal organ protrudes through it. Umbilical hernias are usually painless. Your Kitchener Vet | 2022 Kingsdale Animal Hospital chevron-downtwitter-squarefacebook-squaretwitterfacebookenvelopelinkedinxinginstagrampaper-planepinterest-pwhatsappcrossmenuarrow-3-down-bottomArrow-1-Up-Topdelete-disabled-crossmenu-burger-square6arrow-location-directionMobileemail-letter-square Signs Your Dog … Read more
Sometimes dogs grow out of digging, but this is not usually the case. Some dogs will stop digging as they get older, but others will not. Dogs can be some of the most curious and energetic creatures. They can also be mischievous, which often leads to digging. While it may be cute when puppies are … Read more
Although puppies are little bundles of energy, they usually sleep 18-20 hours a day. One minute your puppy may be a miniature tornado, and the next he’s fallen soundly asleep, almost mid-dash. Puppies have two speeds: Run and sleep. When a puppy is awake, hes usually going full speed. When he stops, it’s nap time, … Read more