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It is well documented and accepted that puppies should not be homed until they are 7/8 weeks old. To take on a puppy before this time will mean that it has not been with its mother and siblings for enough time to learn some extremely important lessons. Read more...
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The feline herpes virus most commonly infects kittens and causes sneezing, ocular and nasal discharge, and a reluctance to eat and play. With good nursing care, the vast majority of kittens return to normal within 3 weeks. Read more...
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Introducing a cat to a household already containing a dog is a scenario many will be faced with at some point. It is a tricky situation, but with careful planning and a bit of patience, problems can be avoided. Here behaviorist Stan Rawlinson gives his advice on how to introduce a dog to a cat! Read more...
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Quite often a simple noise aversion technique can stop many unwanted and irritating behaviours such as jumping up aggression, barking and predatory chasing (i.e. cats or other dogs). Read more...
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Before introducing a puppy to a new household, owners should find out the type of food the animal has been fed, as well as its feeding schedule. Providing a similar diet will help ease the transition to the home environment. Read more...
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Parvovirus is contagious to dogs only. Infection does not automatically mean illness. Factors such as age, environment, stress, parasites, and general health status of each individual dog infected could affect the severity of the disease. Read more...
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The bitch will give birth approximately 9 weeks from when she first starts standing for the male dog or 8 weeks from when she stops standing for the male dog. Counting from breeding dates can be a fairly inaccurate method to determining a due date. Read more...
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Leptospira is a bacterium that is very common in certain parts of the United States.There has been increased prevalence of Leptospira disease since 1983 due to urbanization of rural areas, increasing contact between dogs and wildlife. Read more...
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I cannot tell you how many times people have said to me that their dog thinks it is human and I always give the same answer "No it doesn't it probably thinks you're a dog". Though not strictly true, it serves to emphasise that dogs are not little human beings in fur coats. Read more...
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Puppies have painfully sharp little piranha-like teeth, almost like hypodermic needles. Fortunately the jaw muscles are extremely under-developed, in fact one of the main reasons why you should never play tug with a young puppy is that you could dislocate the jaw and misalign or damage the teeth. Read more...
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Vaccinations are essential preventive care for your dog. Through vaccination, dogs can now be protected from numerous diseases, including rabies, distemper, hepatitis and several others. Some of these diseases are can be passed from dogs to people, so vaccinating your pet benefits public health too. Read more...
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There is something immensely satisfying in taking in a rescue dog, in many cases someone else has either been unable to cope or it had became a burden or a nuisance, in some cases it is because of a marriage breakup, bereavement or for allergy or medical reasons. Read more...
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Whelping can be a stressful process for both bitch and owner. However, with the right preparation and a little know-how, the whole procedure can be made alot safer and more comfortable for the bitch and pups. Here we discuss appropriate home care for the whelping bitch and her pups. Read more...
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The first rule on toilet training is: When your puppy or untrained dog is not supervised, he or she should be in the crate. By this I don't mean that you necessarily lock your dog in a crate for long periods - you need to stage it depending on the dogs age. Read more...
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It's entirely natural for a new puppy to call out for someone to come when separated. Pups alone in the wild would not survive without this alarm system. Therefore all your new dog is doing is following instinct. Read more...
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