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If you have a pet dog, at some point you may want them to breed and have puppies. If you've decided it's time to breed your dog or bitch, we will give you some guidelines for a successful pairing and make sure everything goes well.
You probably have many questions about this important time in the life...
Clearly, all dogs bark as it's one of their main characteristics. However, some dogs do have a tendency to bark more than others, e.g. Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahuas, Poodles or Sheepdogs, whilst there are other dogs which have a quieter nature and only rarely make a noise, barking only in unusual circumstances....
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Do you want to know what a dog's vision is like? Well, a dog's vision is different to that of a human being. Their vision is more adapted to the dark and they have a much wider field. Also, dogs perceive fewer colors and have less visual acuity. A dog's vision is adapted to being a specialized predator....
In a similar vein to humans, dogs can also suffer from gastritis. This illness occurs when the stomach lining becomes inflamed and irritated. It is a fairly common condition in dogs and can appear suddenly; it's classified as chronic or acute gastritis. While gastritis in dogs is not fatal, it is necessary...
Most dog owners worry the first time their dog gets hiccups. Nothing worries us more than discovering signs that suggest our dog could be suffering from a health problem. Hiccups are one of them. Hiccups can happen quite often at times, causing us to become worried and stressed. Why does my dog get hiccups?...
Platelets play an important part in the blood clotting process. These cell fragments ensure that our blood is thick enough to circulate around our body, as well as produce clots effectively to prevent us from bleeding, when we suffer a wound or injury. Thrombocytopenia is the medical term used for low...
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Do you help your dog put on weight? First of all, you have to know whether your pet has any health problems. Some breeds are naturally thin; however, if your dog is losing weight all of a sudden, you must find an explanation. Possible reasons include parasites, stress, or the food they're eating.
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Lyme disease, also known as canine borrelia, is a pathology that transmit ticks of the Ixodes type, infected by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorfer. It is one of the most common parasitic conditions in the world. If treated in time, this condition does not represent a serious danger for the pet. However if timely...
If you've just adopted a dog, you know that naming it is one of the most crucial moments for your bonding. Your dog's name will define your relationship when you need to call him, and experts say that a dog's name should not be excessively short or long and should not be confused with other vocabulary...
A dog is not just for company, be a good friend or a pet to keep at home. It is also a living being that deserves to be looked after and which you should be responsible for. Therefore giving it everything you can so it grows to be healthy and strong should be one of your commitments when adopting a pet....
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Dogs are loyal and loving pets, but they are also curious and restless animals who love to explore. This may in occasions lead them to eating toxic substances that can put their health at extreme risk. Acting quickly is critical to ensure recovery in the event that your dog has become intoxicated, but...
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Wondering when your puppy is considered a dog is a normal question, not only because you want to be aware of the growth and maturity of your pet, but because this information is essential to determine the type of food to give them when they become adults. If you want to know the answer to this common...
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I am sure that you've been scared to death more than once to see your dog has started gagging due to choking. The fact is that we are looking at our poor pet in terror and aren't sure what to do to help our loyal friend, and this is a situation that occurs more often than we would care for. At OneHowTo...
It is important to deworm your dog regularly to keep them in good health. How often you need to do this will depend on how old your dog is, their lifestyle, and their daily environment, plus there may be other factors unique to your dog that may require you to deworm them more frequently. Confused?...
Taking home a pet is just wonderful, but we should be clear that an animal requires care, medical care and affection, but also his presence at home affects the cleanliness of our home especially with hair. There are dog breeds that shed a lot of hair, which for some is problematic because it causes...
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Deworming and defleaing your dog is an important part of taking care of your animal's health, especially if your pet has access to gardens, plays with other dogs or goes for daily walks outside. And although there are special products sold for these purposes, there are effective natural options so you...
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All dogs are candidates to suffer dilatation or gastric torsion. However, owners of large breeds have the greatest fear of this extremely serious disease, which, if severe, can be life threatening to your best friend. That is why in OneHowTo we explain how to know if your dog has gastric torsion.
The arrival of a puppy in a home is a very moving event for both adults and kids. We want our pet to become the perfect company, but the enormous responsibility that an animal implies and all the care it will require must be left clear beforehand. An aspect that we should not forget is walking our dog every...
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