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How Long Does a Dog’s Heat Cycle Last
A female dog's heat (estrus) usually lasts 7 to 14 days, with the first one arriving around 7 to 8 months of age and then recurring roughly twice a year. Keep her away from males, use doggy diapers outdoors, and avoid baths during this period.
What’s a Normal Dog Temperature — and How to Take It
A dog’s normal rectal temperature runs 38–39 °C for pups and 37.5–38.5 °C for adults (milk pups lower, about 34.5–36 °C at birth). The rectal method is most accurate; the inner-thigh method reads about 0.5 °C low. Clean, lubricate, and don’t push past 3 cm.
What Is the ‘Jiahu’ Dog? It’s the Shar-Pei
The Shar-Pei — also called the Chinese Fighting Dog — is a rare, wrinkled, sandpaper-coat breed from Dali, Guangdong, with a 2,000-year history. Aloof with strangers but devoted at home, it’s hard to train and prone to entropion and skin trouble from its folds; keep it clean and don’t overfeed.
Touching Dog Movies to Watch
From A Dog’s Purpose and Lassie to the Chinese films Saihu and The Ozone Layer Vanishes, plus Hachi and A Dog and a Cat, these stories show the devotion that makes dogs the world’s most loyal companions — keep tissues handy.
Things to Know Before Getting a Dog
Bringing a dog home means taking on a parent's responsibility for its whole life, so time your decision well and understand the trade-offs between purebreds and mixed breeds. Choose your source carefully, from shelters and reputable breeders to pet stores and online ads, each with its own risks.
What to Do About a Dog Bite — and Staying Clear of Rabid Dogs
If a dog first provokes and harms someone, the owner is liable; if a person teases or startles the dog, the person bears it. Stray-dog feeders can be held responsible too. A fatal bite can bring criminal charges, so always keep dogs leashed and under control.
Caring for a Female Dog in Heat (Her ‘Period’)
Intact female dogs cycle roughly every six months, bleeding for about 14 days — many owners are surprised to learn dogs have a 'period' at all. Signs are a swollen vulva, frequent licking, clinginess, and lighter appetite; care means warmth, iron-rich food, gentle cleaning, rest, and no baths, vaccines, or outings until it passes.
What Dog Food Is Best for a Beagle
Beagles thrive on age- and body-type-appropriate kibble rather than the priciest brand, since the right nutrient balance matters more than the label. Kibble should make up at least 90 percent of the diet, with treats and extras filling the remaining 10 percent.
When to Give Your Dog Deworming Medicine
Deworming should begin when a puppy is 3–4 weeks old and then continue on a regular schedule, with adult dogs treated at least once a year. Pick the dewormer based on the parasite you're targeting and always dose by your dog's weight — and give it on an empty stomach, waiting about eight hours before the next meal.
Why Your Dog’s Nose Is Dry — and What to Do
A dry nose isn't automatically illness — dogs lick to keep it moist, so it's normally dry right after waking, like our lips in the morning. But a dry nose plus low energy can signal trouble: mild cases are often 'internal heat' eased by water and a little glucose or minerals; paired with diarrhea, chocolate-colored stool, or fever and odd behavior, it may be distemper or a serious virus needing a vet and vaccines.