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In cryptorchidism a testicle is retained in the abdomen or in the abdominal ring between the layers of muscle through which it normally descends. In adult dogs surgery is recommended as for best treatment. Retained testicles may cause undependable dispositions in dogs and a significant percentage become cancerous. The operation for testicles retained in the [...]
Retinal problems are usually hereditary and are found very commonly in our purebred as well as mongrel dogs. Retinal dysplasia is anyretinal developmental defect. Although excellent screening of young dog has been done by breed clubs with the help of veterinary ophthalmologists, the problem is all too frequent. This is because there are a lot [...]
It is accurate to say that canine dermatology is not an exact science..Even when we are aware of a cause of a problem it is not alwayspossible to effect a cure. Skin problems into three general categories: external, internal, and externally caused internal prob-lems, such as inhalant or food allergies. One of the first observations [...]
Infectious Canine Hepatitis is a disease that causes acute liver infection in dogs and can cause this infection in other wild animals such as fox, wolves, coyotes and bear. This virus is spread through blood, urine, saliva, feces and nasal discharge of an infected dog. It is contracted through the mouth or nose and is [...]
How complex or detailed of a dog house do you want to build and how much of you time and money do you want to invest? Before starting this project you will need to determine the size of the doghouse based on the dog’s full-grown size. Your dog should have plenty of room to freely [...]
We all know how hard it can be to resist your dog when you are eating and he is imploring! Some dogs will beg with all they have, while others will lie quietly at the side of the table with not so much a whimper, but those expressive eyes and ears say it all. Whether [...]
There is much to recommend feeding your dog homemade dog food if you have the time to prepare it, and make sure you have recipes that give the correct ratio of nutrients, as well as the vitamins and supplements you’ll need to add. These can be mixed up in a bag, stored, and sprinkled in [...]
Not everybody is prepared to take on the hard work of a new puppy. If this is the case for you, you may want to consider adopting an older dog from an animal shelter. If you are looking for a particular breed, the Kennel Club in your country will be able to provide you with [...]
Eeny, meeny, miney, moe… Getting a new dog is one of the greatest joys in the world. Make this great time even better by knowing exactly what kind of dog will complement your family’s lifestyle. Before you get a dog, you will want to make sure to discuss with your family who will have the [...]
Widely recognized as the most popular and effective way to housetrain puppies the crate method utilizes your dog’s natural instincts. Dogs are naturally clean animals and will not by nature relieve themselves in the area where they sleep. Knowing how to communicate properly with your dog lies at the heart of the housetraining process. Lecturing, [...]