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Causes of Premature Birth in Dogs
Pregnancy can end early for many reasons—genetics, bacterial or viral infection, ovarian cysts and more. This guide lists the common causes of canine premature labor and why it threatens both mother and pups.
How to Care for an Older Dog’s Teeth
As dogs age, body functions decline and need more attention — especially dental issues. Without care, teeth loosen and fall out faster, hurting eating and digestion. How should you care for a senior dog's teeth?
Why Does My Dog Like to Sleep on Top of Me?
A dog that loves to sleep on its owner is usually treating the person like a parent, which makes it feel safer and more secure. It can also signal deep trust and attachment. This article explains the common reasons dogs curl up on their owners and offers practical ways to build a dog's sense of security.
Benefits of Home-Cooked Meals for Dogs
Home-cooked dog meals give you control over safe ingredients, higher retained nutrition, easy diet tweaks for illness, easier digestion, lower allergy risk, lower cost, and better palatability. The trade-offs are softer food that needs dental care, the time to cook balanced meals, and the danger of toxic ingredients like onion, garlic, avocado, and grapes.
How Many Meals a Day Should a Dog Eat by Age
Feed by age: puppies need four small meals a day, tapering as they grow; adults do best with two meals for better digestion and weight control; seniors (7+ for small and medium breeds, 5+ for large) need at least two, or three to four if frail. Keep the bowl from overflowing to avoid guarding, bloat, and obesity.
How long does it take for a dog’s lost tooth to grow back?
If a puppy loses a baby tooth during teething, the adult tooth usually grows in about a month. From 4 months baby teeth shed and adult teeth grow over about 4 months, mostly done by 7 months. During teething give calcium and chew toys. If an adult tooth is lost, it will not grow back.
What happens if a dog’s skin disease becomes severe?
Untreated severe skin disease can lead to: scratching causing skin infection or even systemic infection; coat turning dull, breaking, and falling out, possibly large bald patches; skin ulcers and scabs with pain and discomfort, and long-term pain causing stress and anxiety. See a vet promptly to avoid these.
Common Dog Accidents and First-Aid Steps
Dogs meet accidents like fractures, cuts, burns, bites, choking, and heatstroke. For a fracture, pad and splint it and move the dog as little as possible to the clinic. Rinse burns and bites, control bleeding, and cool a overheating dog in shade with wet towels. If a person is bitten, wash the wound with 20% soapy water for over 30 minutes and seek rabies shots within 24 hours.
How to Help a Mother Dog Produce Milk
Ensure plenty of water and rich food like broth, goat milk, egg yolk and chicken; provide a quiet, warm, comfortable place; and apply warm compresses and massage to the breasts to stimulate milk.
How long should a newly brought-home dog be crate-trained?
A newly bought dog can be crated 1-2 weeks. Crating gives security and lets you watch for signs of a sick week dog. If healthy after 2 weeks, let it out as it now knows the home.