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  • How to Tape a Doberman's Ears After Cropping

    Doberman Pinschers are known as guard dogs, and are often exhibited by their owners in American Kennel Club (AKC) events. For these reasons, many owners choose to have their Doberman's ears...

  • How to Successfully Breed a Dog

    Dog breeding can be a very interesting hobby or business to delve into. Though there is excitement with each new litter, there are also many challenges that must be overcome in order to breed...

  • How to Take Care of Newborn Dachshund Babies

    Dachshunds make wonderful companions. They are lovable and playful. They are good with children and do well in many home environments. If your dachshund is expecting a litter of puppies, it can be...

  • Is Chlorhexidine Gluconate Safe for Dogs?

    Chlorhexidine gluconate is used as a disinfectant and cleanser. In veterinary applications, it can be used as a topical treatment for infections. While it is considered safe for use on dogs, it...

  • Cabergoline in Dogs

    Recent medical studies have shown cabergoline to be an effective treatment to treat primary and secondary anestrus in dogs.

  • How to Induce Labor in Dogs

    All medications that induce labor in a dog are available only by prescription, and most are given only in a veterinary clinic. Inducing labor is rarely necessary unless you want to abort the...

  • How Can Veterinarians Check the Sperm Count in Dogs?

    Veterinarians, in conjunction with breeders, run a series of tests on the semen of stud dogs before breeding. Because the dog's stud fee often depends on the number of puppies he successfully...

  • How to Breed Labradoodles

    Labradoodles were first bred in 1988 by Wally Cochran of the Royal Guide Dogs in Victoria, Australia. He did so to generate a gentle, trainable breed of dog that also did not aggravate those who...

  • How to The Responsible Dog Owner

    Sure puppies are cute and most people want one, but are you prepared to be a responsible dog owner. Being a responsible dog owner means providing proper care at all times. Knowing what is normal,...

  • How to Induce a Dog's Labor

    Having puppies is one of the most enjoyable parts of dog ownership. Labor and delivery is normally a very smooth process for most dogs, although occasionally problems arise. Gestation in dogs...

  • How to Keep Puppy Bedding Clean

    Young puppies can make a lot of mess, but for cosmetic and health purposes it is necessary to keep puppy bedding clean. There are many types of bedding for puppies, and each type needs to be...

  • How to Avoid Puppy Mills

    Puppy Mills are very dangerous. They continually breed female dogs under horrible conditions. Most dogs are grossly underfed, physically abused and forced to live in small filthy cages. The...

  • How to Start a Business in the Pet Industry Breeding Dogs

    You can produce the puppies that often make a significant difference in people's lives by breeding for pet stores. To avoid your services being stigmatized as a "puppy mill," however, you will...

  • How to Start a Home-Based Business Breeding Dogs

    Many a dog fancier or enthusiast has made the plunge by turning his passion for dogs into a business. It can be rewarding on many levels, but it also has the potential to be emotionally and...

  • How to Tell the Difference Between Reputable Breeders and Puppy Mills

    Finding the perfect pet for your family takes time. The two biggest buzzwords in the pet industry today are "Puppy Mill." Why are puppy mills under attack? Puppy Mills, which is a term...

  • What To Feed a Dog That Had Pups To Help Her Milk

    Nutrition is a key element in determining the supply of milk a dog produces after having puppies. Carried a step further, the amount of milk is key to the health of the puppies. The best way to...

  • Pregnancy Tests for Dogs

    Just as with humans, dogs reproduce sexually to give birth to new offspring. If you wish to determine whether or not your dog is expecting puppies, there are a number of avenues you can explore.

  • How to Give Your New Puppy a Bath

    Everyone loves the day when you get to give your new born baby a bath, nut nothing is like giving that new little hipper puppy a washing. This can be difficult in most cases. So it is time to get...

  • Phantom Pregnancy in Dogs

    Some female dogs that have not been spayed have what is called a phantom pregnancy. It can be stressful for the owner because the dog can appear pregnant with swollen nipples and nesting behavior.

  • How to Find a Breeder With Small Mixes

    Before a few years ago, "mix breeders" were unheard of. Today, however, it is a much different story. "Designer breeds," or two purebred dogs coming together to create another breed, are in high...

  • How to Deliver Puppies at Home

    Want to know how to deliver your dogs puppies? Although it can be done without your intervention, there are a number of things that you can do to increase the comfort and survival rate of your...

  • Information on Pregnancy & Development in Chihuahua Dogs

    Chihuahuas come in two different types: long-haired and short-haired. Pregnancy care is the same for both types. Chihuahua owners should consider carefully before breeding a pet.

  • DIY: Invisible Fence

    There are a number of popular electric dog containment fences that use a boundary wire, a receiver collar and a transmitter box. The advantages of this kind of system include being able to let...

  • How to Help a Male Dog Mate With a Female Dog

    Mating dogs can be an interesting and rewarding hobby or profession. However, it is not easy, and you should consider whether or not you have the time and energy to put into the process before you...

  • Development of Newborn Puppies

    Puppies are born completely helpless. The changes that take place during the first 14 days of life, the newborn or "neonatal" period, are nothing short of astounding as a rollicking puppy emerges...

  • How to Breed a Dog With Split Heat

    When breeding dogs, it takes a good deal of time, money and effort to ensure the bitch is a good specimen of her breed, is healthy and is free of any genetic diseases she might pass on to her...

  • Easy to Build Whelping Box for a Puppy Pen

    A whelping box is a place where a dog can give birth and raise her puppies. The whelping box should be built before the puppies are born. A well-constructed whelping box later can become a puppy...

  • How to Recognize Dog in Heat

    Recognizing and learning to deal with a dog's heat is the one of the most important aspects of owning a bitch. Do you know the signs of heat/do you know how old a bitch should be before being...

  • Tumors on the Liver of Dogs

    Tumors on the liver of dogs is a rare canine hepatic tumor. The tumor can be benign or malignant and can be caused by environmental or genetic factors.

  • Dog Pregnancies & Symptoms Before Birth

    It is important in the care of your dog to understand not only the symptoms of pregnancy but also the signs and symptoms of impending labor. Knowing when your pet is about to start labor will...

  • Pregnant Dog Information

    A female dog will become pregnant if she is bred while she is in heat. According to PetEducation.com, most dogs do not display any symptoms in the first three weeks of pregnancy, but veternarians...

  • When to Breed a Dog?

    The decision to breed your dog should not be entered into lightly. There are serious considerations and consequences involved in this decision. It is important to understand the truth behind many...

  • How to Handle Dog Pregnancy

    The female dog or bitch goes into heat 2x a year. A pregnancy can happen with or without a "tie". If the dogs tie it is pretty well expected there is a preganancy. The dogs can tie...

  • How Often Do Newborn Puppies Eat?

    Newborn puppies, like newborn humans, have variable feeding needs. The puppies' dam (mother) will usually be aware of how much her puppies are eating and will encourage all of her healthy puppies...

  • Fiber in a Pregnant Dog's Diet

    Fiber is an important part of any dog's diet. When a dog is pregnant, there are steps that you should take to ensure that she has a proper amount of fiber. This can be done easily, and without...

  • How to Care for Newborn Puppies & Their Mother

    Care for a pregnant dog requires a lot of time and preparation, and it does not get easier after the puppies are born. Having a healthy dog in good weight prior to breeding and during the...

  • Symptoms of a Pregnant Dog

    Female dogs can get pregnant during a four to 21 day period during their heat cycle, which occurs every four months to a year. During the nine-week gestation period before her babies are born, a...

  • Side Effects of Dog Neutering

    Neutering a male dog provides benefits that outweigh the cost for the procedure and negative effects. Dog owners should act responsibly and have their animals castrated at a young age to prevent...

  • How to Diagnose Pregnancy in a Chihuahua

    Determining whether your Chihuahua is pregnant is a lot easier when you understand the cycle of breeding, gestation and whelping. If you have been attentive when breeding her by taking her...

  • What Can I Use for the Whelping Box for a Boxer?

    If you have a pregnant boxer or any other type of dog, you'll need to prepare a whelping box for her use during the delivery and raising of her puppies. Whelping boxes are sold commercially, but...

  • How Long Is a Dog's Menstrual Cycle?

    The female dog has a lengthy menstruation cycle, unlike that of humans. The female dog goes through four main stages of a cycle called estrous, commonly referred to as "heat," which lasts...

  • Early Signs in Pregnant Dogs

    You have a female dog. Ideally she is health tested, titled, temperament tested and you have spent a fortune finding and paying for just the right stud. Now you want to determine if you should be...

  • How to Show Off your Dog

    Dog's like to please us and doing tricks is a great way to teach your dog that it gets rewarded by being offered a delicious treat. The dog associate' s a treat for doing a trick this is sort of a...

  • Signs a Dog is Pregnant

  • How to Raise Pitbull Puppies

    Pitbulls are a common dog breed in the United States and worldwide. Purebred pitbull puppies are easy to raise if you know what you are doing. Despite their negative connotations, most pitbull...

  • Can I Breed My Dog at a Year Old?

    Breeding a dog is not a decision to be taken lightly. Whether the dog is male or female, breeding at 1 year old is too young. Dogs have not fully matured mentally or physically and are too young...

  • Diet for Pregnant Dogs

    Pregnant dogs should follow a specific diet to ensure they and their puppies remain healthy. A big part of designing and instituting a diet for a pregnant dog is following a schedule. The dog's...

  • The Signs a Dog is Pregnant

    Identifying the signs a dog is pregnant is key to providing proper prenatal care for the mother dog, thus ensuring the health of both her and her developing puppies. If the dog pregnancy is...

  • How to Build a Square Whelping Box

    A square whelping box will provide your dog with a place to give birth. The best boxes will be the right size for your dog and will provide you with a chance to help in whelping if needed....

  • Information on the Menstrual Cycle of a Chihuahua

    If you are a Chihuahua owner or know someone with a Chihuahua, then you are well aware of how feisty, funny and ferocious these tiny terrors can be. An ancient breed, Chihuahuas have many terrier...

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