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CCL

Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) disease is the most common, painful knee injury in dogs and occasionally occurs in cats, and is caused by the rupture of a key ligament stabilizing the knee joint (stifle). Symptoms include sudden hind-leg lameness, limping, and joint swelling. It is often caused by degeneration, obesity, or injury during activity. SurgeryContinue reading “CCL”

Doe In Labor

Three stages of Labor, Distress Signs, When and How to Assist. Kidding is stimulated by the fetus release of corticosteroids.This stimulates the doe to release PGF2a (lutalyse essentially) and the process starts. As the time gets close the udder may fill, over a few days or weeks but often quickly over 24 hours. Pelvic ligamentsContinue reading “Doe In Labor”

Goat Kidding Normal Birth

The following is for NORMAL deliveries for new goat owners. Doe is kidding what should I expect ? Kids will typically arrive within 30 minutes of one another sometimes less time will pass, sometimes more. Within seconds of being born, the kid should start breathing and struggle to become sternal (lay upright on their chest)Continue reading “Goat Kidding Normal Birth”

Puppies Under 8 Weeks Old

Bringing Home Puppies Younger Then 8 Weeks Old. It is important when adopting or purchasing puppies that they should remain with their mother and littermates for at least 8 weeks to ensure proper emotional, behavioral, and physical development. Puppies have a lot of important developing to do in the first 8 weeks of their life.Continue reading “Puppies Under 8 Weeks Old”

Cat Mounting

Cat Mounting Cats mounting (humping) is a normal feline behavior driven by sexual, behavioral, or medical factors. While common in intact males for mating, neutered cats often mount due to stress, boredom, or to display dominance within a household. It is generally a harmless act of social hierarchy, though it can signify anxiety. Why CatsContinue reading “Cat Mounting”

Dog Testicles

Dog Testicles Frequently Asked Questions. What color should dogs testicles be? Most dogs’ scrotums are greyish in color regardless of the skin color on the rest of their bodies. Some are darker, even black. You might see pink spots on the scrotum, especially in a young dog. Minus any other symptoms, these colors and minorContinue reading “Dog Testicles”

Grief In Dogs And Cats

by Deb Haines Grief ; Don’t Rush Your Pets Process, Have Patiences When your dog or cat loses their favorite companion, buddy or playmate, it’s normal for them to go through a period of grief/mourning. By trying to understand the signs of grief in your pets and knowing what to do to ease your companion’sContinue reading “Grief In Dogs And Cats”

Cats And Toxic Plants

Keeping Cats Safe From Toxic Plants If you have cats, you know that cats are curious by nature and will need to be supervised around plants. There are numerous plants that are poisonous to cats, the biggest flower danger to cats are Lilies (all types), Tulips, Daffodils, Chrysanthemums, Hyacinths, Azaleas, and Amaryllis, which can causeContinue reading “Cats And Toxic Plants”

Eye Trauma

Goats can be prone to eye injuries, just by the nature of the beast. They are very curious and like to stick their heads where they are not supposed to Scratches on the cornea, puncture wounds, foreign bodies in the eye, torn eyelids, irritation from dust or hay particles that cause conjunctivitis (red eye), andContinue reading “Eye Trauma”

Bump Or Bounce Method To Check On A Pregnant Doe

Being present at the birth of goats kids is always rewarding and many times a frightening affair. While majority of goats give birth in a timely manner, they often break in between kids, making it difficult to know when birthing is completed. Fortunately, there is a method called “bouncing” or “bumping” that can help determineContinue reading “Bump Or Bounce Method To Check On A Pregnant Doe”