Although your Bernese mountain dog has a coat that naturally repels and sheds dirt, he’ll still need a bath occasionally. Step 1: Unless your dog starts to get a little smelly, you can gauge when he needs a bath by looking at the sheen of his coat: When his fur seems dull, it’s bath time. … Read more
In general, young puppies (less than about 6 months old) should be taken out once every hour or two. The AKC suggests that puppies can wait for the same number of hours as their age in months up to about 9 months of age. As a new puppy owner, it can seem like an excessive … Read more
Also, to keep your dog happier and healthier, make sure to change their soiled dog diaper every 3 to 4 hours or when needed to avoid dog diaper rash and urine burns. Dog diapers are an important accessory for pet owners with incontinent dogs, or those who may be ill and unable to control their … Read more
You should brush your dog every couple of days no matter the length of his coat. Sometimes your brushing can have a specific purpose, such as removing hair mats or helping your dog shed his seasonal coat, but most often you’ll be doing general-purpose brushing or combing. Choose the right brush. By distributing the natural … Read more
The frequency of feeding puppies goes down to 3 times per day at around 3 to 6 months of age, and 2 times per day at around 6 to 12 months. After about a year, most puppies can transition to a nutritionally balanced adult dog food diet 2 times per day. While feeding your dogs … Read more
every three months Proper treatment for worms in dogs is an essential part of pet ownership, as many canine worms are zoonotic and can be passed on to humans. It is important to understand the different types of worms, what to look out for, and how often worm treatments should be administered to ensure that … Read more
It is not uncommon for a puppy to defecate 5-6 times per day. Some will eliminate even more frequently. The good news is that the pace of pooping will slow down as the dog matures. Although a 2-week-old puppy may defecate at every feeding, by 12 weeks, they may be down to only 4 times … Read more
Puppies can hold it a little longer while they are sleeping. You will still need to make (at least) one trip halfway through the night for puppies under 4 months old, and maybe a little after that for some pups. Remember to set a (gentle) alarm for 4-5 hours after your puppy’s bedtime. AKC participates … Read more
Puppies are extremely vulnerable within the first few weeks of their lives. They have a very high neonatal mortality rate of around one in five, with larger breeds affected more than smaller breeds. Puppies with fading puppy syndrome experience sudden, unexpected deaths. Puppies with this syndrome are born healthy and normal, but they quickly deteriorate … Read more
For this reason, puppies should be dewormed early in their life, most often at 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 weeks of age. Once your puppy reaches 12 weeks, you can continue to treat your puppy every three months for life with an effective all wormer. Deworming is an essential part of preventative care for … Read more