The terminal stage for Canine Distemper is usually 2-4 weeks after infection; however, it can last several months in older patients. If the nervous system is affected, most pets decease within days.
Dogs have no essential requirement for carbohydrates in their diet but high-fat foods increase strength, cardiovascular performance and better oxygen utilization. Studies on sled dogs fed a high-ca (...)
Many Capnocytophaga germs are normal bacteria commonly found in the mouths of people, dogs, and cats. These germs sometimes cause opportunistic infections, which means under the right conditions th (...)
Hookworms are a zoonotic disease, which means they can be spread between animals and humans. Your dog cannot transmit hookworms to you directly, but hookworm eggs can pass through your dog's feces (...)
Herding: This teaches a dog to use its basic breed instinct to control livestock. You can start by teaching a puppy how to chase things and stop on command.
A puppy should not leave its mother at 6 weeks. While a 6 week old puppy might be fully weaned, they will not have all the necessary skills and behaviors to function properly as adults. A 6 week ol (...)