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Pregnancy Diagnosis in Dogs

madaise — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:00:28 +0000

by PetXpert Note: This was originally submitted as a comment to the post Canine Pregnancy Guide Although abdominal palpation is the most subjective method of pregnancy diagnosis, it is a reliable method for those skilled in palpation. The ease with which the abdomen can be accurately palpated is influenced by such factors as the amount [...]

Raisins and Grapes Toxic to Dogs

madaise — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:26:13 +0000

If you have a dog, PLEASE read this and send it on. If you don’t have a dog, please pass along to friends who do. Written by: Laurinda Morris, DVM Danville Veterinary Clinic Danville , OH This week I had the first case in history of raisin toxicity ever seen at MedVet. My patient was [...]

Buying Stock in Paper Towels

madaise — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:53:00 +0000

If you’ve had puppies, you have likely thought, while house training puppy, whether jokingly or not, “I should buy stock in paper towels”. With all the piddle spots and piles of poop.. big or little.. at some point you feel like, enough already. I’m having a week of it. We have two italian greyhound which [...]

The Reasons Behind a Panting Dog

madaise — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 12:42:36 +0000

By Alex De La Cruz Have you ever ask your self the question, “why do dogs pant?” Or did you ever wonder the reason behind it? Well, humans don’t pant so why should you bother yourself regarding a panting dog? Actually if you have that curiosity you have already ask that question but you just [...]

Is Your Vet Still Over Vaccinating Your Dog?

madaise — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:04:25 +0000

by: Daniel Beatty, DVM Is your dog being over vaccinated and your vet is not following the new guidelines? How many of you are still getting annual “shots” for your dog? Has your vet told you that there is a “new” protocol for vaccinating your dog? I say “new” loosely because the guidelines have been [...]

The Key To House Training A Puppy

madaise — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:51:23 +0000

by: Terry King No Dog training means more to most new puppy owners than that first important lesson: Not in the House! Teaching your Dog to go to the toilet outside the home, not in it, usually starts between six and eight weeks of age. Dogs as young as four weeks old, have been started [...]

Breeding Your Dog: Does it Make Any Cents?

madaise — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:47:09 +0000

by: Emma Snow For anyone who may balk at the price of good pups nowadays, or who may think to himself, “At those prices I should become a breeder!” let me assure you that breeding does not make millionaires. There are a lot of bad reasons people breed their dogs, but there are only a [...]

Dog Games for Winter Fun

madaise — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:52:55 +0000

by: Elyse Grau During long, cold winters, dogs and their owners may need a little more exercise. This article shows you some fun ways you can play with your dog indoors. Some of you may have been told never to play tug of war with a dog. The fear is that it might make a [...]

Canine Coccidia and Latest Treatment

madaise — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:30:24 +0000

by: Karen DeAngelo Coccidi outbreak in a puppy can be expensive and lethal. Adults are immune to it’s deadly effects, but can spread it. New dogs into the kennel are the prime carriers, even from the best of breeders. There is a preventative (horse) drug called “Marquis” that kennels have been using for several years. [...]

Dog Toys – Have Fun With Your Playful Pooch

madaise — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:02:03 +0000

by: Jesse Akre ‘Tis the season to buy presents for your puppies. Just like the kids, your pets know the holidays are here. They see the buzz in the house. They small all the great holiday food that’s being cooked and they realize there’s something interesting under the tree. On Christmas day, they also see [...]