Dog Lovers Manual

Such ‘hot spots’ are usually caused by eczema, resulting from a nervous reaction or an allergy. The latter might be in response to such things as too rich a diet, an ingredient in the diet, carpet freshener powder or washing powder residues in bedding. ‘Hot spots’ can also be due to flea bite dermatitis. Whatever [...]

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There could be a number of causes. The include a grass pollen allergy, other allergy, dust contamination, or an insect/parasite infestation obtained from grass. It could also be from walking on hot pavement/ground, or crop chemicals on fields. After exercise, wash your dog’s paws with salt water to remove anything that may be causing the [...]

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Canine distemper is a potentially fatal viral infection in dogs. The virus affects a dog’s respiratory, nervous, and gastrointestinal systems, and it may also damage the conjunctival membranes in the eyes. The virus is usually transmitted from one dog to another via direct contact with blood, saliva, or urine, but it may also spread via [...]

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Dogs could possibly get lice even when they get groomed as well as cleaned everyday. This is the most common trouble with dogs because they have lice like a web host. Vet ought to be contacted when the symptoms appear. Treating dog lice from initial phases might help to get rid from this problem in [...]

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Yes, it is. Just like old people, elderly dogs need more rest in order to function as well as possible when they are active. Your dog should be allowed to rest undisturbed as and when he feels the need. Make sure that his bed is in a quiet spot in the house. old dogs can [...]

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Make a non-slip and comfortable sling to place under your dog’s tummy using a towel. As he pulls himself along with his forelegs, you can support his hindquarters easily and without straining your back. Lower the sling slightly to allow him to relieve himself when required. On tiled and wooden floors, put down a non-slip [...]

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Yes, for two main reasons. The first is to prevent unwanted pregnancies in females, the second to help prevent both sexes wandering off in search of mates. A bitch is in season (receptive to mating) twice a year in most cases and can have up to eight or more pups per litter. With unplanned pregnancies [...]

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Play expercise is a high priority for puppies, along with sleeping and eating. Short, energetic bursts of play are interspersed with meals and longer bouts of sleeping. Because they are so lively when awake, it’s tempting to sustain play, but such activity in excess can have a detrimental effect on soft, growing bones and joints-especially [...]

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By far the best option is to buy, rent or borrow a suitable-sized dog crate. This can be used to transport your puppy in the car. With a crate, the driver is reassured that the puppy is safely enclosed, so is better able to concentrate on driving. Moreover, in the event of an accident, the [...]

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The number of afterbirths (placentas) expelled should correspond with the number of puppies born. If one is retained it can cause a fatal infection. If your bitch appears to become off-colour within a few days of whelping. Then seek immwdiate veterinary assistance. It is doubtful that the bitch will accept food until all the pups [...]

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