At 6-7 months, your puppy may be physically more like an adult dog, but they’re still growing in all sorts of ways. They’re exploring the world, themselves, and your boundaries, so it’s a great time to add more training. Raising a puppy is a marathon, not a sprint. Each stage of their growth presents a … Read more
When it comes to best practices for insulin dosage for canine diabetes, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Insulin is a crucial therapeutic tool for managing diabetes, but it must be used judiciously in order to minimize the risk of hypoglycemia or other adverse events. One of the questions frequently asked by those new to managing … Read more
Yes, a puppy can be socialized after it is 16 weeks or 4-months of age, but it is far less effective and more difficult. The ideal age for socializing a puppy is between 6 and 16 weeks and this is called the critical socialization period or socialization window. You can’t wait to bring home that … Read more
They are very tough, thick, and well insulated. Paw pads are made of fat, connective tissue, and the thickest skin found on the entire body. These layers enable your dog to walk on hot roads and in the cold snow easily. Whether your dog enjoys hiking, engages in agility or flyball competitions, or simply walks … Read more
To create teacup dogs, breeders pair the so-called “runts” of the litters to make the smallest animal possible, says Dr. Cathy Meeks, a board-certified internal medicine specialist and a group medical director at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Tampa, Florida. Whether you like it or not, purebred dogs are treated like merchandise. They are created, sometimes … Read more
between 69 and 72 degrees Nothing does the job better than electricity if you want to make sure your dog has a heated home during the colder months of the year so they can stay warm, cozy, and comfortable. Consequently, you may be wondering how to keep a dog house warm during the winter. The … Read more
Ultrasound pregnancy confirmation is possible as early as day 20-22 after breeding, but can be missed this early. Ultrasound at day 30 post breeding is a great diagnositc tool to confirm pregnancy. Ultrasound has the drawback of not being accurate to count puppies, but can determine heartbearts in the puppies. The colon and urinary bladder … Read more
The boot strap should fit snugly above the metatarsal/metacarpal pad, but below the carpal pad. It should fit with little excess room from left to right, and front to back, and bend at a 45-degree angle where the dog’s paw naturally bends. When it comes to fitting your dog with boots, it is essential to … Read more
24 hours hours Unfortunately, your dog got ahold of some grapes. If your dog ate a grape or consumed many of them, you should be worried because grape poisoning in dogs is a very real problem. You can determine whether you have an emergency on your hands and need to take your pup to the … Read more
48 hours If you enjoy taking your dog on mountain hikes or jogs, you may notice when you get home that they are constantly scratching their skin. The first sign that your pet has unintentionally picked up some unwanted hitchhikers is excessive scratching! There are a few options for treatment if you notice your pet … Read more