Dog Owners

A dog is domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, non-retractile claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice. Dogs are called "Man's best friends" because of their high loyalty to their owners.T...

Dogs are naturally carnivorous; therefore, they need some meat in their diet. However, these diets do not provide the necessary nutrients that are necessary for dog's growth, survival, production, and activities that help dog perform its physiolog...

Dogs are carnivorous; therefore, their digestive system is effectively capable of digesting meats, carbs & vegetables. Dogs, during their life span, need to maintain their vital balance in all of their body organs. During hard work, dogs should ge...

A dog's framework is its skeleton, consisting of bones connected to each other by joints. Different types of joints allow varying ranges of motion: some joints are immovable (as between the bones of the skull), while others allow a full range of m...

The axis of the skeleton is the spine, made up of different types of vertebrae. Attached to the spinal column are 13 ribs, ten of which are connected to the sternum to form the rib cage. The skull is joined to the first cervical vertebra, the atla...

• Keeping your dog safe and healthy during the summer months is easy if you understand that your dog does not handle heat the same way you do… and if you recognize the signs of overheating in your dog.• Tips for keeping pets safe in the heat...

1. Neonatal period (0 to 2 weeks)Puppies can touch and taste at birth, but that’s about it. During this period, they are going to be most influenced by their mother (or mother surrogate) and littermates, and will start learning some simple socia...

Dog's weight varies depending on age and breed.Age Weight in KG- 2 months 7-9- 10 months 20 – 25- 18 months 30 – 35

It is essential as a dog owner or handler to have enough knowledge of first aid so that you can offer help to an injured dog until transferred to a vet's clinic. There should always be a 1st aid kit supply with you that includes the following things:

• Muzzle, or roll of gauze for making a muzzle• Magnifying glass• Scissors• Tweezers• Nail clippers and metal nail file• Styptic powder or sticks, Kwik Stop, or cornstarch• Penlight• Nylon slip leash• Eye dropper or oral syringeâ...

Dogs require a certain amount of care on a daily basis in order to promote good hygiene & to help the owner detect early warning signs of disease. There are several ways to check whether the various external organs are functioning properly &am...

Dogs have different skull lengths depending on breed. Dog's skull is connected to the Vertebral Column through what is called an axis that provides movement flexibility to dog. There are 13 bones in a dog's skull & all of which are connected to ea...

Dogs have two sets of teeth in their lives. The 28 –32 baby teeth erupt through the gums between the third and sixth weeks of age. Puppies do not have to grind much food, so they do not have molars.Adult dogs have 42 teeth, 20 in the upper jaw &...

Vaccines are very essential to prevent many diseases that affect pets in general. Vaccinating has always been considered as the best & easiest way to help your dog live a long healthy life. Dog should be vaccinated as per the following rules:1...

: Dog's eyes should be clear & moist & the mucus membrane should be pink. There should be no visible discharge in the inner corner of the eye. The dog's eye can be cleaned on a daily basis with an eyewash.

is not just about maintaining your dog’s level of cleanliness, and it is not just about keeping your dog good-looking. Grooming is about maintaining both your dog’s physical health as well as her appearance.

: Cleaning and caring for your pet's ears are important ways to reduce the chance for ear infections and excess wax build up. Routine cleaning and at-home examinations are good ways to detect potential infections or other ear issues early. As a do...

  Dog's mouth should always be clean & impenetrable. Teeth should always be white & should not have tartar buildup. Dogs are rarely cooperative when it comes to handling their mouth, so it is wise start when they are puppies so they g...

 The nose should always be moist & fresh throughout the day. Any signs of crustiness, cracking or discharge are signs of infections & should be examined by a vet.

 Some dogs need a nail trim every month or so; others can go for several months without little or no trimming, usually because they do a lot of walking and running on hard surfaces. Without trimming, nails can quickly become ingrown or long enoug...

1. It is very important to take care of your dog's hygiene & bathe it regularly where that helps keep parasites & dirt away & your dog will always smell nice. Bathing is also important to make your dog look neat & clean.2. Dogs need to be washed w...

If you, as a dog owner, notice any changes in your dog's eating, drinking, personality, or any of the following signs, you should rush your dog to the nearest veterinary:1. Swollen tight abdomen.2. Labored breathing3. Unconsciousness4. Circling or...

Rabies is an infectious viral disease that is usually fatal following the onset of clinical symptoms. In up to 99% of cases, domestic dogs are responsible for rabies virus transmission to humans. Yet, rabies can affect both domestic and wild anima...

Essential Rabies Vaccinations for your dog1. Puppies should be vaccinated at the age of 3-4 months.2. Another dose after 3 months (Some cases).3. An annual dose. Dogs should be vaccinated against the following diseases on yearly basis:1. Canine...