Chocolate is widely enjoyed and a favorite with almost everyone, regarded as a yummy treat to people of any age. Though it may be a great treat for us, it is a big no-no for your dogs. Chocolate is said to be toxic for your dogs. Chocolates are not toxic for humans because the way [...]
Gestation refers to the time when a female dog is pregnant with this period normally lasting for 60 to 64 days which is about nine weeks. The number of days, however, differs from breed to breed. A surprising fact about female dogs is that they have menstrual cycles that continue all their lives because of [...]
You might have certain plants in your house that look great with their color accentuating the beauty of your house. But though these plants look really beautiful and perfect in your house they might be toxic and extremely harmful for your pets causing some serious damage to their life. Even outdoors, there are a number [...]
Dogs need to be taken care of as there are a number of diseases and illnesses that they are prone to. One such condition is when myoglobin is present in excessive quantities in the blood. Hemoglobin is an essential component in a human’s body as well as in the body of animals as it plays [...]
Ear mites are tiny external parasites. They live on the skin surface of a dog’s ear canal and cause ear problem. They feed themselves by piercing through the skin or by eating debris released from the ear. These tiny parasites cause inflammation and discomfort and if left untreated they might cause external ear infections, which [...]
Female Dog Menstruating
Bleeding in female dog is known as the heat period or estrous cycle, which is equivalent to the menstrual cycle in a human being. This is the reproductive phase in dogs and if the female dog undergoes intercourse at this time, she could get pregnant. The female dog menstruation period usually starts when [...]
Boosting a dog’s immune system is very important for its well being. This vital system continuously protects the body against viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi. Boosting a dog’s immune system helps to kill virus and bacteria and remove toxins from the body. Improper functioning of the immune system in a dog leads to certain problems [...]
