Category: Dog Care
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Risks of My Puppy Growing Too Fast or Too Slow
in Dog CarePuppies grow up quickly. It seems like one minute they fit in your lap, and the next, they are taking up half the couch. While healthy growth is normal, if they grow up too fast or too slow, they could develop serious health issues. Read on to learn more about how to prevent these issues…
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When to Switch My Puppy to Adult Dog Food
in Dog CarePuppies do a lot of growing, and to support that growth, they need special puppy food that’s extra rich in calories, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Once they reach adulthood, they can safely switch to adult food to avoid becoming overweight from all those extra calories that their bodies no longer need. However, it’s important to…
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How Long Will My Dog Live?
in Dog CareAs every dog parent, you don’t even want to think about the day when you will have to say a final goodbye to your four-pawed friend. Unfortunately, the fact is that dogs live much shorter than humans. If you ask yourself how long will my dog live, read this insightful article. It is smart to…
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Does Your Pet’s Microchip Indicate Ownership?
in Dog CareAs a vet, I strongly encourage all animal owners to microchip their pets. It is not only necessary for crossing borders when travelling, but once every few weeks, somebody comes to our clinic with a found pet. Usually, we are able to reunite pets with their owners. So does your pet’s microchip indicate ownership? Unfortunately,…
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How Much Weight Should a Puppy Gain Each Week?
in Dog CareLittle puppies become big ones in no time. To support all that growth that they’ll be doing until they reach adulthood, they’ll need lots of calories and should be gaining weight steadily each week. So how much weight should a puppy gain per week? There is no standard weight gain for puppies each week because…
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Good Dog Schedule – Daily Routine
Dogs love to have a consistent schedule the same way people do in their daily routine, but every dog is unique and has different needs based on age, breed, and temperament. Even dogs of the same age and breed may not have the same needs to stay happy, so it is best to use the…