Lethargy, mild discomfort, and a slight fever are the most common reactions to vaccines in dogs. This is often characterized by your dog just not acting like their usual self; perhaps being a little more lazy than normal. How can I make my puppy feel better after shots? How toRead More →
How much apple can dogs have? A slice or two of apple makes a good serving for your dog because it should only be 10 percent of your dog’s daily calories. But if your dog loves apples, try a complete and balanced meal like Beneful Healthy Weight accented with apples.Read More →
Studies show dogs can recognize their parents and siblings, but whether that recognition is based on scent or some other factor is still not known for certain. Although adult dogs can recognize close relatives, that ability depends on what happened to the dog as a puppy during a short windowRead More →
At three and a half weeks, the puppies started on weaning formula and goat’s milk. AND they are all peeing and pooping on their own, yippee! … Your pups’ poop should be good and solid, not runny and not diarrhea. This is one of the first of many poops thatRead More →
When will my dog’s baby teeth fall out? Puppies begin teething at around 3 weeks, and by approximately 6 weeks, all of their deciduous teeth will have erupted. … Dogs do not have any baby molars. At around 12 weeks, the deciduous teeth begin to fall out, and the permanentRead More →
Because worms are so common in puppies, vets recommend de-worming them for the first time when they’re 2 to 3 weeks old. Worms can pass from mother to baby before birth or soon after, through their milk. It will take more than one dose. The first round kills the wormsRead More →
The answer varies from breed to breed. Lifespan depends on other variables too, such as genetic disease and weight. As a matter of fact, according to a study done by Purina, keeping your dog lean could add 15% to their lifespan! … If a dog is extensively inbred, it willRead More →
A dog’s gestation period lasts around 60 to 65 days, or around 9 weeks. The pregnancy can last up to 70 days depending on when the female mated and whether her egg was ready to be fertilised. The pregnancy will not be noticeable in the first three weeks. Can aRead More →
You can encourage whine-free time by giving your pup something to keep her occupied, whether she’s in her crate and settling down for a nap, or just hanging out near you as you watch TV. Treat-stuff-able hard rubber toys will encourage her to focus on unpacking the goodies rather thanRead More →
Should I choose the fattest puppy? The biggest or fattest puppy in the litter can turn out to be the greediest one – he probably pushed the other puppies away to get the most food. The smallest one often can’t fend for itself and consequently doesn’t get enough food. IsRead More →