Dog Care Tips

Dog Diet The important thing to keep in mind is that in order to be balanced a dog's diet requires protein, carbohydrates, and fat, just as do the diets of human beings and all other dogs. A safe general rule is to have 14 percent protein as a minimum (dry basis); 20 percent fat, and a balance of carbohydrates and minerals with some indigestible residue. These essentials, in … [Read more...] about Dog Diet

Caffeine Dogs Caffeine, besides having a slightly stimulating effect on the peristalsis in the intestine, is useful because it stimulates general circulation by accelerating the heart and raising blood pressure. It affects the heart muscle directly. Overdoses cause such rapid heartbeat that blood pressure drops. It increases the rapidity and depth of respiration It … [Read more...] about Caffeine Dogs

Dog Body The body of every dog grows from a single cell. What is a cell? It is a unit of life smaller than the eye can see. The whole body of some tiny dog is a single cell: the amoeba and paramecium, for example. their dog consists of colonies of cells. All the visible animate creatures we see are immense colonies of cells, and each cell has some special function. Every one … [Read more...] about Dog Body

Dog Boarding Kennel Dog owners sooner face the question, "What shall I do with my pet when I have to leave it?" There are the many other questions closely related to this one. "If the dog becomes sick, shall I keep it at home or leave it in a veterinary hospital? Should I exhibit my dog in as how? Should I take my cute dog to a training class? Is it safe to allow my pet free … [Read more...] about Dog Boarding Kennel

All Natural High Protein in Dog Food A second general group of essentials for every diet is proteins. These complex chemicals always have the element nitrogen as a component. All proteins are composed of amino acids, which contain the nitrogen hydroxide group in varying combinations. There are twenty-two amino acids, each of which has been studied for its composition and … [Read more...] about All Natural High Protein in Dog Food

Debark a Dog The devocalization or debarking operation although an elective procedure is performed usually as a life-saving one. In the spirit of a lifesaving operation, some veterinarians perform this surgery. In our experience, it is not as effective in medium and large dogs, but it is very effective in smaller breeds. Many people are horrified at the thought of this, … [Read more...] about Debark a Dog

Dog Care As puppies grow older the bedding in the nest box can be leveled by bringing it down from the sides. This keeps the puppies in. Much of the bedding material will have to be changed soon after whelping is over because of the large amount of amniotic fluid present which accompanies the birth of each puppy. The floor of the area where the puppies are is of … [Read more...] about Dog Care

Dog Body Structure The skeleton serves as the framework of the body and provides protection for the organs. The ribs cover the lungs, heart, liver, stomach, kidneys, and pancreas; the skull covers the brain and such delicate organs as the hearing mechanism and the organs of scent. Each species differs from the next in form; breeds within species differ from other breeds … [Read more...] about Dog Body Structure

Dog Birth As the puppies start to pass through the birth canal, there is an even greater effort of expulsion, which is probably due to a reflex occasioned by pressure on the upper part of the vulva. This is true labor and is a useful fact to know in helping a bitch to whelp. If you want to make her strain, insert a clean-gloved finger in the vulva and pull upward and … [Read more...] about Dog Birth