Insights and Tips for Pet Care

When will I be able to place the puppies in homes? Most puppies can be placed in their new homes […]

What should I expect during the puppies’ first few weeks of life? During the first three weeks of life, puppies

If the delivery was without incident, what do I have to do to care for the newborn puppies? For the

How long does pregnancy in the dog last? Pregnancy, also called the gestation period, normally ranges from 57-65 days with

On September 14, 1999, the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant

All pets not intended for breeding should be surgically spayed/neutered for many important reasons.In addition to improved health and behavior

Make sure that you wash your hands both before and after administering the medication to prevent the spread of infection.

What is pruritus? Prurtius is the medical term for itching. It is common in many types of skin disorders. Itching

What are allergies and how do they affect dogs? Allergies may be defined as the body’s response to foreign proteins.

What are “hot spots”? Acute moist dermatitis or “hot spots” are a common skin disorder in dogs. ”Hot spots” can