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Your Dogs Shedding and Bald Spots

Your Dogs Shedding and Bald Spots

18 Jun / 2016



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If your dog sheds a lot it does not necessarily denote ill health. Dogs that spend a lot of their time indoors are exposed to electric lights and central heat and air which can throw off their normal shedding schedule that nature built in. However, profuse shedding may have other causes like an unbalanced diet, a kidney or bladder infection or a parasitic ailment.

If your dog is shedding leads to bald spots, you should seek help from your veterinarian as soon as possible. All severe shedding conditions are either parasitic or non-parasitic. Parasitic means caused by parasites such as mites or fleas. Non-parasitic means conditions created by a hormonal imbalance and or poor diet, which can easily be treated with vitamins and a more controlled diet.

Would You Know What To Do If Your Puppy Or Dog Fell Ill?

Would You Know What To Do If Your Puppy Or Dog Fell Ill?

10 Jun / 2016



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A pet relies on its owner to look after it. Sometimes a veterinarian is too far away when your puppy needs immediate attention. Would you be able to administer basic first aid if you needed to?
It is up to you to be able to administer the first aid that your pet needs when he needs it. Something can happen at virtually any time at home or away from home.  You should have with you a first aid kit that is designed for your pet in mind.  If you take your pet away from home frequently, make sure to store the first aid kit in your car as well. These tools can save your pet’s life.


What To Expect When You Bring Home An 8 Week Old Puppy!

What To Expect When You Bring Home An 8 Week Old Puppy!

02 Dec / 2017



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Experts believe that the right time to bring home a puppy should be when the puppy is 8 weeks old. The last stage of a puppy’s development begins at week 8 and this is when the house training should begin. Your puppy is totally able to learn which behavior is allowed and will be able to remember where he/she is fed. Here’s what to expect from your 8-week-old puppy:

What To Expect When You Bring Home A Puppy!

What To Expect When You Bring Home A Puppy!

01 Dec / 2017



Written By: Binita Published In: Dog-Blog Hits: 1074 Comment: 0

Congratulations on finally taking the plunge on bringing home a puppy! Now begins a fun journey that will bring forth loads of unconditional love, laughter, naughtiness and learning too! The first few weeks of your puppy are absolutely crucial in terms of proper nutrition and health. Till your pup grows from a newborn to a toddler, you will not have much interaction because it is the crucial time when the puppy should remain with his/her mother.

What To Expect When You Bring Home A Puppy (9 Months To 12 Months)

What To Expect When You Bring Home A Puppy (9 Months To 12 Months)

06 Dec / 2017



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By the 9th month, your pup’s growth rate will be slower. Most pups stop growing by 9 months and the remaining will only grow by just a few kilos until they become an adult. However, large and giant dogs will only become adults until they are between 2 – 3 years of age.

What To Expect When You Bring Home A Puppy (3 Months To 8 Months)

What To Expect When You Bring Home A Puppy (3 Months To 8 Months)

05 Dec / 2017



Written By: Binita Published In: Dog-Blog Hits: 1067 Comment: 0

In continuation to our puppy series, we share things you should expect when your pup is 3 months and older:
Your puppy at week 13 to week 20 (3 months to 5 months)

At this stage, your puppy’s teething is at full bloom. Expect to find chewed shoes, chewed furniture and anything that your puppy can find to sooth his/her teething.

• Vaccination – During the fourth month, you should focus on getting your puppy his/her third and last round of puppy vaccination. It is always necessary to have your puppy complete all the three vital rounds of puppy vaccination to ensure that your puppy is fully protected. Missing any round of vaccination may not ensure an effective vaccine protection. Vaccines due in the fourth month – Distemper, Parvo virus, Corona, Rabies and any other vaccine as advised by your vet.

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