If your dog is going to litter for the first time, you should know the dog pregnant signs. Most of the pet owners don’t know when the birth is imminent. It is really easy to understand the dog pregnant signs.
The normal period of pregnancy in a dog is Some of the dog owners think that pregnant dog will carry the pups for three to four months. It is not true!sixty days (nine weeks).
Dog Pregnant Signs
Your pregnant dog will probably start to refuse food about 24 hours before delivery, and will become restless and shows signs of nesting.
Signs of nesting includes tearing up bits of paper and rummaging in her bedding.
You may be able to squeeze a few drops of milk from her nipples.
As the contractions start, she may start to look at her flanks, paw at the ground, and walk restlessly around. If it is a first-time birth, she will want lots of reassurance at this stage.
As labor begins, she will start to pant excessively. The unaccustomed sensations sometimes cause panic at this stage, but most females soon settle down as their natural instincts take over.
If your dog doesn’t deliver after the signs of pregnancy, it is always advisable to call the vet. If the dog pregnant signs are not pronounced after 60 days, immediately call the vet to examine your pet for signs of pseudo-pregnancy.
Kadir on December 29th 2008 in dog pregnancy
The newborn puppies need more warmth than normal dogs. As each one is delivered, keep it in the draft-free whelping box on a heating pad or well-wrapped hot-water bottle, which contains water below 85 degrees celcius.
Rub the puppy with a rough towel to mimic the mother’s licking and stimulate breathing. If this fails, blow gently into the puppy’s mouth and nose until the chest starts to lift (don’t do this act for more than 15 minutes).
Between deliveries put the pups onto the female’s nipples. At this stage, her breasts will produce colostrum, which contains antibodies that will protect them from disease.
By week four the puppies should be receiving additional food,and by week eight they should be fully weaned and ready to go to new homes.
Kadir on December 25th 2008 in Dog Health
Most pregnancies and births take their natural course, and there is no need for human intervention. However, you should call the vet if any of the following occurs:
- The Pregnancy runs for more than 65 days.
- No puppy has emerged 2 hours after the start of contractions, or has not been delivered within 30 minutes of first becoming visible.
- More than 3 hours pass between the delivery of the puppies, especially if the female is straining hard and appears unsettled.
- The female appears lethargic and her contractions are not strong enough to expel the puppies, or she seems exhausted.
Kadir on December 20th 2008 in Dog Health
Some of the owners experiencing the dog is passing motion even after a trip outside. One of my client putting his outside, then he stands in the doorway to watch his dog “perform“, then reward him as he comes back into the house. Again he has started messing in the house even after a trip outside.
The Mistake
The main mistake done by my client is the act of “REWARDING”. Actually the owner is rewarding his dog when he comes back inside, so he thinks the owner will be pleased if he relieves himself when he comes indoors instead of out in the yard..
Remedy
The owner should go outside with him and reward him with a tidbit or lots of praise immediately after he has finished.
Kadir on December 17th 2008 in Dog Behavior
One of my client reported that her adult dog started to beg food from her when she is at the dining table along with her family. She wants to stop dog begging.
The Remedy
I have given the following remedy to correct this unwanted behavior-
“Try feeding your dog just before you sit down to eat. If she still comes to the table and you cannot keep your family or visitors from feeding her, then tie her up at the other side of the room or put her in another room while you are eating. Save table scraps to put in her dish if you want to, and feed them to her when you have finished.”
This simple advice help her dog from begging while they are dining along with the family.
Kadir on December 10th 2008 in Dog Behavior
In Southern Italy, one-year old pooch was hit by a speeding vehicle of 70mph. Unfortunately, the driver-Marco Menozzi didn’t stop the vehicle immediately to see the fate of the dog. But he stopped the car after 15 miles to see what happened to his car.
For his surprise, he could see the dog in the grill of his car. The driver was not punished for his act of hit and run because the dog survived even after knocked with a speed of 70mph.
Experts opined that if the dog was knocked with lesser speed, he would have bounced off the car and been crushed under the wheels.
I think the dog escaped because the plastic grill disintegrated and absorbed much of the energy of the impact.
As far as my knowledge is concerned the driver should be punished with a fine because he didn’t stop the vehicle to see the fate of the canine.
But the dog is really lucky because he escaped with little scrapes and bruises with a broken leg.
You can read more HERE…
Kadir on November 29th 2008 in News
Most of the pet owners really show hatred behavior once they see their dog urinates on the rug in front of them when they return back from the office. It is not difficult to correct this housebreaking activity.
The main reason for this housebreaking is you would have scolded your dog harshly in the past for varied reason. That’s why your pet has become slightly fearful of you, and is showing her submission and deference by urinating when she sees you.
How To Correct This Housebreaking Activity?
Next time you return home, ignore her completely so long as she adopts a submissive posture, and wait until she is standing on all four feet before greeting her calmly without fuss. Don’t show anger when she urinates. She cannot help it, and you will make the situation worse.
So, there is solution for every dog housebreaking activity. Your patience, understanding and compassion will help you to get rid of all type of housebreaking activities. If you have any other problem of housebreaking, you can contact your vet to get rid of the same. ALL THE BEST!!
Kadir on November 28th 2008 in Dog Behavior
Neutering male dog is nothing but removing the testicles of male dog through surgical method. Some of the pet owners believe that dog neutering is making their “macho” dog into “wimp”. But there are numerous advantages of doing neutering your dog.
A number of health advantages can be put forward for having your dog neutered. Castration reduces the incidence of:
- Testicular Tumors, relatively common in the older unneutered male dog.
- Anal Adenomas, tumors that appear around the anus, often causing severe irritation, bleeding, and sometimes problems with defecation.
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, enlargement of the prostate gland due to the effect of testosterone, the male sex hormone. The prostate gland sits at the neck of the bladder and lies just below the rectum. The condition can therefore cause problems with urination and normal defecation.
As regards the actual surgery, age makes no difference. However, if you do not intend to use him for breeding, early neutering of dog can be a good idea, as he is less likely to learn hormonally induced, undesirable behavioral patterns, which can be difficult to correct in an older dog. But actually most of the dogs will be neutered at the age of six months.
Kadir on November 23rd 2008 in Dog Health
Yes. An egg is fertilized only once, but many eggs are shed in each season, so it is possible for several eggs to become fertilized by different males if multiple matings occur.
After a desired mating has taken place, you must continue to isolate the female for as long as she continues to welcome make advances in order to prevent subsequent accidental mating.
Kadir on November 20th 2008 in FAQ's
When a dog suffers a serious injury or the sudden onset of illness, your first priority is to keep calm (panic will only waste valuable time) and contact a local veterinary practice without delay for advice and assistance. You can take the following action if unable to reach help immediately, but do not attempt dog first aid if you are at all uncertain of what you are doing.
- Make sure that the dog can breathe by removing debris from its mouth and gently pulling the tongue forward.
- Place the dog in a recovery position, with its left side uppermost, and keep it warm.
- Check for a heartbeat by placing the heel of your hand on the left side of the dog’s chest just behind the elbow. Give cardiac massage if you are unable to feel a heartbeat.
- Stop any bleeding.
- Take the dog as quickly as possible to the nearest veterinary practice.
The Dog First-Aid Kit
It is a wise precaution to carry a first-aid kit for your dog in the house or car in case of accident or emergency. Many veterinary centers supply special first-aid kits, but you can make your own by including the following items:
- Bandages of different widths, including a self-adhesive bandage.
- A gauze pad and sterile dressings.
- Antiseptic cream.
- Cotton balls.
- A length of cord or tape to make an emergency muzzle or tourniquet.
- Scissors and tweezers.
- A foil blanket in case of collapse.
- Disposable gloves.
So, if you get these simple dog first-aid kits in your pets room, you can simply get rid of sudden illness among your dog.
Kadir on November 13th 2008 in First aid