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How Long After Giving Birth Should a German Shepherd Be Dewormed?
It is best to deworm the German Shepherd about one month after delivery, once the roughly one-month lactation period ends, to avoid dewormer passing through the milk to the puppies. If parasites are severe during lactation, wean the puppies early if necessary.
What happens if a dog eats mothballs (naphthalene balls)?
Mothballs often cause poisoning - vomiting, drooling, seizures, unsteady gait. Their fumes also irritate eyes, nose, and lungs. Rush to a vet for induced vomiting if eaten.
I found my dog has difficulty swallowing, and large lumps near its genitals and mouth.
Difficulty swallowing can be local or systemic - nerve disease, myasthenia, trauma, inflammation, or a mass. See a vet at once; long-term cases cause weight loss and dehydration.
At what age can you tell a kitten’s appearance (conformation)?
A cat's conformation usually becomes apparent around 3 months of age, though the awkward phase at 3-4 months makes judgment difficult. Reassess at 6 months, and judge by breed-specific standards.
A few days ago red lumps appeared on my cat, with bleeding and pus; some subsided but new ones appear around the neck
This is likely traumatic pyoderma or bacterial skin infection; ideally get cytology and debridement at a clinic. At home, shave the area, flush with peroxide/saline, disinfect, apply antibiotic ointment, and give oral antibiotics.
How do you make a dog’s ears stand up?
Delayed ear standing may be calcium deficiency; supplement calcium via soy, shrimp, milk, calcium tablets, and sunlight. Tape ears for 3-4 days at a time; if it never stands, it may be genetics needing surgery.
How should a Scottish Shepherd be raised?
Scottish Shepherds are very energetic and need daily outings. Feed age-appropriate food: milk-softened kibble for 2-month-olds, puppy food thereafter; deworm on schedule.
Why Do Dogs Sniff Each Other’s Rear Before Mating?
Before mating, a dog sniffs the other's rear because the anal glands release pheromones that reveal sex, mood, health, diet, heat status, and dominance—helping it judge a match. Two males will leave or fight; a female picks a strong, healthy mate.
How do you train a German Shepherd to retrieve?
Start retrieving training at 3 to 4 months with a favorite toy thrown for the dog to fetch. Reward and praise so it learns the pattern over repeats.
At what age is a German Shepherd fully grown?
The German Shepherd is a large breed, usually mature at about one and a half years. Adult males stand 60-65 cm at the shoulder and weigh 33-38 kg; females 55-60 cm and 26-31 kg. Poor nutrition or illness can stunt growth, so feed enough during development.