Using kitchen scales, the pups are weighed twice daily and their weight recorded. It is not uncommon for pups to lose weight in the first 24hours, but then they should gain weight thereafter. Pups weight should increase by 10% per day.
Especially for dogs with large bowel diarrhea (i.e. colitis). In 100 grams of cooked, long-grain, white rice there is under 1 gram of fibre! Adding fibre can help provide form to the stools so the (...)
Most puppies will sleep through the night by the time they're about 4 months (16 weeks) old. But with some help, diligence, and proactive training, you may be able to get your puppy there even earl (...)
Feeding Your Puppy: A First-Year Timeline. 6–12 weeks: Growing pups should be fed puppy food, a diet specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs for normal development. Feeding adult food wi (...)
Five Most Common Intestinal Parasites in Dogs and Cats Hookworms. Hookworms are small, thin worms that attach to the wall of the small intestine and suck an animal's blood. . Roundworms. . W (...)
Most dogs need at least 1-2 walks per day (unless otherwise specified by your vet). A brisk walk is a great opportunity for your dog to burn off extra energy, and a slow, meandering walk – where yo (...)