What happens when a mother and son dog breed?
When crossbreeding a mother dog with her son or father with his daughter, we reduce the genetic variability of the offspring. This, generally, makes the individuals weaker and
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Why do dogs get the Zoomies?
Goldman explains that dogs engage in the zoomies when, “they have some form of excess energy that’s been contained such as physical energy, like when they’ve been crated,
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What are signs of too much insulin in dogs?
Severe hypoglycemia resulting from too much insulin can cause seizures, irreversible brain damage, and death. Warning signs include nervousness, hyperexcitability, anxiety, vocalization, muscle tremors, lack of coordination, wobbliness
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What causes foul smelling stool in dogs?
If your dog’s poop is particularly foul-smelling (with a smell similar to sour milk or rotten food) then their bodies may be struggling to absorb the nutrients from
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What does a yeast infection look like on a dog’s belly?
Yeast infections can occur anywhere on a dog’s skin, including the belly. They are often seen in areas that are moist, such as in skin folds, especially in
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How do I know if my puppy has something stuck in his throat?
How can I clear my puppy’s throat? If you have a friend or someone to help, they can hold the dog to their chest while you open his
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How long does it take for a dogs nipples to go back to normal after puppies?
There is no one-size-fits-all on this but on average the nipples should shrink back in 6-10 weeks. This is after the puppies have been weaned. Do dogs nipples
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When do puppies stop getting car sick?
Puppies will often “outgrow” motion sickness by the time they are about 1 year old. Many adult dogs become anxious or even nauseous during travel due to a
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How much do you feed a 10 month old dog?
How Much Food Should I Feed My Puppy?Ideal Weight of Dog (At Maturity)Weaning-12 Weeks9-11 Months3-12 lbs1/2-1 cupAdult portion13-20 lbs1/2-1 1/4 cups1-1 1/2 cups21-50 lbs1/2-1 1/2 cups2-3 cups51-75 lbs5/8-2
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At what point do you put a blind dog down?
Just because your dog’s gone blind and is aging doesn’t mean he should be put down. Surprisingly, some people think it’s cruel to keep a blind dog, but
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