It is rather common for puppies to vomit, and there is a wide range of possible causes – some more serious than others. How can you tell if your puppy is going to throw up? There are some telltale signs when your puppy feels nauseous and is...
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Roundworms, aka ascarids, have different species. Adult roundworms have a rather thick body and can grow up to 7 inches (18 cm) long. They live in a dog’s stomach and intestine. The two species that most commonly infect dogs are Toxocara...
More infoHealth puppies begin to stand at 14 days and have a rather steady gait by 3 weeks of age. If a puppy cannot stand and walk by week 3, the puppy may be a “swimmer”. A swimmer puppy is a puppy with weak adductor muscles that pull the...
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Parvovirus is a deadly viral disease and a dog infected with the virus has only a 50-50 survival chance. If your puppy is showing signs and symptoms that he may have been infected with the parvo virus, do not delay – get veterinary care...
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Taking care of a puppy involves, among other things, paying close attention to the puppy’s health conditions and taking quick action to resolve any puppy health concerns. It is so important for puppy owners to learn more about common puppy...
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As you know, puppies are born with no teeth at all. The first teeth to erupt are the incisors which come out at 2 to 3 weeks of age. Next to erupt are the canines and premolars. The last premolar erupts at about 8 to 12 weeks of age. The average...
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Bite inhibition is the ability of a dog to control the force of her bite, and whether a puppy exhibits this trait depends on both genetics and environment. A puppy can usually inherit the potential to bite gently from parents who are genetically...
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Separation anxiety in puppies is basically a panic attack. It results from a pup’s natural instincts to want to be close to her pack members (in this case, you and your family members). It is a normal survival instinct, and is your...
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Canine vaccinations, i.e. “dog shots”, are important in preventing diseases such as distemper, parvovirus, kennel cough, rabies, and many more. However, as effective as canine vaccines to induce active immunity in dogs against various...
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