Occlusion muzzles are the soft nylon muzzles you will often see used at vets or groomers. They should never be used for long periods. Because occlusion muzzles dont allow the dog to open his mouth, he cant pant or drink. …
Signs and Symptoms of Vestibular Disease The vestibular system is responsible for helping your dog maintain normal balance, so as you can imagine, when its not working properly there are some pretty obvious signs to keep an eye out for. …
What Breed Produces the Most Puppies? As mentioned earlier, a dog’s size – and therefore her breed – is probably the most important single factor that influences litter size. Larger dogs produce larger litters, so it stands to reason that …
Why is finding protein in my pet’s urine a cause for concern? Protein is a precious resource for the body, and the kidneys have an important role to prevent it from being lost in the urine. The presence of protein …
“I will easily arrange that for you,” said the Dog; “come with me to my master and you shall share my work.” So the Wolf and the Dog went towards the town together. On the way there the Wolf noticed …
When do you start noticing changes in your pregnant dogs appearance? The second trimester may be when your dog actually starts to look pregnant and gain weight. Her nipples along the mammary chain (the glands along the left or right …
Dirofilaria immitis, the heartworm, can grow over a foot long at maturity. The heartworm larvae spreads by mosquito bites, when the insect bites an infected canine and spreads the larvae to another dog. In infected dogs, the heartworm invades the …
What is a shiver? What is a seizure? Shivering is a way to help your dog raise their body temperature and warm up. Dogs may shiver when they’re cold, as well as when they’re nervous or fearful. Some medical issues …
Interestingly though, different breeds and different sized dogs mature at different ages, which means that early spay/neuter may not be bad for all dogs. The wide margin of maturation of dogs varies considerably, as toy breed dogs mature sexually as …
How much does bladder stone treatment cost for a dog? To confirm your dog has bladder stones, the vet will more than likely perform a variety of tests, including a urinalysis, radiography, ultrasound and/or bloodwork. A dog urinalysis can cost …