By Dr. Hannah Godfrey A hernia occurs when there is a hole in the muscle wall of the abdomen through which a pouch or sack of abdominal contents can protrude. Depending on the size of the hole, the contents of the hernial sac will vary. If the hole is very small only a small amountContinue reading “Puppy Hernia”
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Mouthing and Puppy Biting
By Vanessa Williams Puppies, like human babies, use their mouths for almost everything. For eating, for playing, for exploring and learning about the world. Most mouthing behavior is excitement and play based and is what this guide is directed towards. Nipping and mouthing are more common in puppies that were taken from their mother andContinue reading “Mouthing and Puppy Biting”
Canine Pregnancy: The 7 Most common Problems During & Post Whelping
By Deb Haines Canine Pregnancy Dogs are pregnant for approximately 63 days, or about two months. A lot happens during this short span of time. During the first month, the fertilized eggs travel to the uterine horn, where they embed themselves in the lining and start to develop. By the end of the first month,Continue reading “Canine Pregnancy: The 7 Most common Problems During & Post Whelping”
Vaccinations: Puppies and Dogs
By Deb Haines What Exactly Are Vaccines?Vaccines help prepare the body’s immune system to fight the invasion of disease-causing organisms. Vaccines contain antigens, which look like the disease-causing organism to the immune system but don’t actually cause disease. When the vaccine is introduced to the body, the immune system is mildly stimulated. If a dogContinue reading “Vaccinations: Puppies and Dogs”
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