Kennel cough is a potentially serious illness that is a combination of infections, both viral and bacterial. Kennel Cough’s medical term is infectious canine tracheobronchitis. It sounds serious because it is. It causes an inflammation of your dog’s voice box and windpipe. In healthy dogs kennel cough can potentially go away on its own, however it…
Many parts of the country experience extremely cold weather that presents challenges for dog owners. Familiarity with cold weather health hazards can keep your pet safe while allowing both of you to enjoy the outdoors. Temperature Related Conditions Puppies, senior dogs and dogs with certain disease conditions (such as thyroid conditions) are more susceptible to…
Keeping up with your dogs hygiene is very important. When it comes to the nails some dogs are willing to let you trim away and others may run and hide. The dogs who welcome the trim are much easier customers but for those who are squeamish, there are certain tactics to make your job just…
For some pet parents, a trip’s no fun if the four-legged members of the family can’t come. But traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and your animal companions. With thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a safe and comfortable trip for everyone. Planning a road trip? Traveling with a pet involves more than just…
Did you know that a female can conceive more than once during her cycle? Breeders Beware! One litter can have different sires if the dam (for instance by accident) mated with more than one male during her cycle. Or, even with the same sire twice, too many days apart can cause a variation in the…
2012 Whelping Calendar (Calendar Courtesy of UKC) Every breeder should have one of these on their wall!!! It gives you the expected due date (based on normal gestation period of 63 days) from the date of breeding. If you do artificial insemination, remember to keep your breedings as close together (span of days) as possible,…
Have you noticed that some Stud Services (aside from proof of current shots and deworming) are requiring the approved female to test negative for “Brucellosis”? Me too! The definition of Brucellosis: Brucellosis is a serious canine disease caused by bacteria known as Brucella Canis. This disease is predominantly spread by discharges from the uterus of…
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