Your dog being pregnant can be a nerve racking time for owners who have not had the experience before. Just like with human babies the first is the most challenging and if you intend on doing this often – don’t worry it gets easier with practice. Follow some of these tips for making the birthing …
Dogs are very active creatures that enjoy being able to run and jump and play. This need for physical activity is usually satisfied by being able to be outside for a specific time every day. Some dogs have no problem playing with humans, or other dogs; on the other hand, some dogs do not play …
Lungworms are a type of parasite that can infect the respiratory tract. There are several different parasites that have been identified including: Paragonimus kellicotti, Capillaria aerophilia, Filaroides and Osleri spp. Outdoor pets in certain geographic areas of North America and elsewhere are predisposed to respiratory parasites. Infection typically occurs from exposure to the hosts that …
When jumping over obstacles, dogs land with significant force applied to their forelimbs. If this is an infrequent event, then the impact is usually of little concern, but repetitive jumping over many years may have significant consequences. Repeated impact loading has been documented to cause some overuse injuries in human athletes. The effects of jumping …
You or your family is expecting a new baby; however, you already have a “child,” the family dog. The dog has been a member of the household since puppyhood and is very attached to you. He often attempts to wedge himself between you and visitors when the visitors get too close. …
What is the immune system? The term “Autoimmune disease” is currently making the rounds among dog breeders and exhibitors and in the veterinary community. Diseases caused by a defective immune system are of particular concern among many purebred fanciers. (Some people use the abbreviation AID for (A)uto (I)mmune (D)isease. Due to possible confusion with AIDS,(acquired …
MANHATTAN — It’s not just the canine athletes — the Frisbee leapers, the runners and jumpers — that are susceptible to heat exhaustion. Every dog is a potential victim of summer’s heat. One of the most common causes of heat stroke is leaving an animal in a hot car. “Even on an 80 degree day, …
As appears in American Dog Owners’ Association, Inc. You or your family is expecting a new baby; however, you already have a “child,” the family dog. The dog has been a member of the household since puppyhood and is very attached to you. He often attempts to wedge himself between you and visitors when the …
Canine hip Dysplasia (CHD)—the most common orthopedic problem in dogs—is caused by a loose hipbone-thighbone connection. It leads to hind-end pain and lameness that can range from mild to crippling. We know CHD is genetically transmitted. But because multiple genes are involved, scientists have yet to unravel the pattern of inheritance. Adding to the CHD …
Dedicated to the memory of all those who served in Italy, France, Russia, Belgium, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, and Great Britain all have formal monuments and decorations dedicated to war dogs by the military organizations under which they served. War dogs in other countries have also been awarded medals and other forms of official recognition …