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A pet may be a part of your life for many years – cats can live into their late teens, even as old as 20, and depending on the size dogs can often live from 8-10 yrs (giant breeds) to…
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Lameness indicates a deviation from normal gait. The commonest cause is pain in the limb. Since puppies and young dogs are by nature exuberant, most lameness is transitory and clears up…
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If whelping appears to have finished clean up the bitch as much as possible without upsetting her. Remove any of the very soiled newspaper, bedding, etc. The bitch will spend most of her time…
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During the first three weeks of life puppies require little care from the owner provided the bitch is competent. They are born with their eyes closed but these open after 7-14 days. If any…
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Puppies should not go to new homes under the age of six weeks, except in special circumstances. From the point of view of socialisation and bonding the sooner the puppy goes to a new home the…
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For any social group to function properly, rules and boundaries need to be established and maintained. This does not involve the use of force but rather the consistent application of…
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Dogs are highly social animals that make wonderful pets. They can be effective as watchdogs, are excellent companions for play and exercise, and are sources of affection and comfort. However,…
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Although often thought to be a teething behaviour, nipping, mouthing and biting in young dogs is often a form of social play. Teething on the other hand, is more likely to involve gnawing or…
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Most puppies love to explore and chew, so it is not surprising when a young puppy steals household objects, particularly if they are inherently rewarding. For example, puppies may raid bins,…
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Ear problems in puppies can occur and many are due to infection of the ear canal with minute mites – Otodectes cyanotis. This mite is smaller than a pinhead and is more common in, and…