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Complete Guide to Pet Dog Breeds: An Introduction to Differences in Appearance and Temperament
In recent years, more and more families have been keeping pet dogs. As mankind's most loyal companions, dogs have gradually become part of human family life in recent years. Owners who have kept dogs for many years should know that a dog's affection for humans sometimes even surpasses the family bonds between humans
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What are the precautions for breeding pet dogs?
What to pay attention to in mating is choosing the most suitable mating age for the dog. Generally, the mating time for male dogs is best after 1 year of age. For the most suitable mating age for female dogs, the following factors should be noted: (1) Bitches in heat should be kept under close supervision to prevent them from being secretly mated by a male dog not selected, thereby affecting
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Pet Dog STDs Rampant: Owners Should Pay Attention to Dogs' Sexual Hygiene
A sexually transmitted disease called "transmissible venereal tumor" is running rampant among the precious dog breeds beloved by enthusiasts. Because it spreads mainly through mating, it has reached a level that demands attention. In early March this year, the beloved dog "Shali" of Mr. Zhang, manager of a certain company's Chengdu office based in Changchun, contracted this "venereal disease." This female Great Dane named "Shali," not long after being bred with another stud dog, was found to have white fluid discharging from her vulva along with a corn-sized sarcoma, and the sarcoma later grew larger and larger. It was diagnosed as a typical case of "transmissible
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Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Keratitis in Pet Dogs
Keratitis is the general term for inflammation of the corneal tissue. It is characterized by corneal opacity (nebula), corneal neoplasm, corneal ulcer, corneal perforation and residual corneal macula. It can occur in all kinds of dogs, but is common in long-haired small breeds. Etiological analysis and treatment-effect statistics were carried out on 68 dogs with keratitis diagnosed and treated since May 2005. Most cases were caused by trauma, foreign bodies, inappropriate drugs and infection, and some had unknown causes. After treatment, 66 cases were cured, with a cure rate of 97.06%. Perforation caused by corneal ulcer is difficult to cure. 1 Case
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Emergency Treatment Methods for Accidental Injuries in Pet Dogs
Pet dogs are human friends and companions. They are relatively small in size, lively in temperament, playful and active, and highly curious, so accidental injuries frequently occur during their daily activities. If the dog owner and veterinarian handle the situation properly and provide timely treatment, the sick dog can often be brought back from danger and recover quickly; otherwise, the good opportunity for treatment will be lost. We have summarized several emergency treatments and therapeutic measures for accidental injuries in pet dogs commonly encountered in veterinary clinical practice, for reference only by dog lovers and veterinary colleagues. 1 Esophageal obstruction Esophageal obstruction in dogs is mostly caused by
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What are the causes and prevention methods of bad breath in pet dogs
A healthy dog's breath has no odor, but the smell of fish or meat on a dog's breath after eating is normal (just like people have a food smell after eating, so rinsing the mouth after meals is very important, haha). If a dog really has bad breath, please observe whether your dog has the following symptoms: 1. Does the dog drool? If so, it may be oral infection or gum disease, especially in dogs going through the teething period; when discolored old teeth (non-white) cannot fall out on their own, bad breath also occurs, and a doctor needs to be asked to remove the old teeth. 2. Are the dog's teeth dirty? If so, the cause is
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Why do pet dogs shed hair? These reasons are something dog owners should understand
First, seasonal shedding. Most dogs shed and change their coat in spring and autumn, such as Shetland Sheepdogs, Chow Chows, Pekingese, and so on. In summer they need less fur, so when the weather turns warm they shed part of their old coat to regulate body temperature. As winter approaches, they shed the coarse hair and replace it with downy fur to get through the cold winter. These are all normal phenomena. Second, if a dog suffers from diseases such as folliculitis or eczema, or is infested with dog lice and fleas, it can also cause heavy shedding. Because of the itching, the dog uses its paws
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Spring Care Methods and Precautions for Pet Dogs
In this season, many families with pets surely also hope their beloved fur babies can stay healthy and well, but recently they keep finding that their pets are either coughing or having diarrhea, which worries pet owners terribly, so here we introduce some knowledge about spring pet care. 1. Transmission routes of spring diseases 1. Airborne transmission; in spring, the wind in Beijing is relatively strong, and there are often sandstorm days. Pet feces, after being weathered over a winter, become relatively dry, while infectious diseases, parasites, and parvovirus, etc. can still remain infectious within a year. The wind will blow animal feces far away, expanding the range in which animals can become infected.
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Leo is the most supportive of pet neutering, don't delay before the autumn peak breeding season for cats and dogs
Leo is the most supportive of pet neutering! Before the autumn peak breeding season for cats and dogs, don't forget to neuter your pets!
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