Showing posts with label puppies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label puppies. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

10 Dog Facts!








1) Keep apple seeds and pear seeds away from your dog as they contain arsenic which can be deadly to your beloved dog.

2) Go Ozzy Osborne! Ozzy saved the family’s dog, a Pomeranian, from a coyote by tackling the coyote and wrestling the coyote until it let go of the dog. Can you see the mental image?

3) Guess how many eyelids a dog has? If you answered three, you are correct.

4) Dr. Roger Mugford invented the wagometer which will share the mood of your dog as it measures the way of the dog’s tail. (The wagometer claims.)

5) If your dog’s puppies are born by cesarean, make sure the vet shows the female dog the puppies before the are cleaned up--or the mother dog may reject the puppies.

6) Sadly the phrase “raining cats and dogs” originated from 17th century England. When heavy rainstorms occurred, many homeless animals would drown and float down the streets--thus looking as if it had rained cats and dogs.

7) Did you know that your dog’s shoulder blades are not attached to the rest of his/her skeleton? This allows for greater flexibility when your dog is running.

8) Is your dog’s name Max, Jake, Maggie or Molly? If so, these are the most popular male and female dog names.

9) Remember the dog on the Cracker Jacks box ? The dog’s name is Bingo. Talk about lucky as the Taco Bell Chihuahua’s name is Gidget and she is a rescued dog.

10) Be careful when you smile at a dog as a dog most likely interprets a smiling person as baring their teeth. Dogs think of baring teeth as an act of aggression.

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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

How To Tell If Your Dog is Pregnant




You may have purposely mated your dog or you may suspect your dog is pregnant. Here are the signs that your dog could be having puppies in the near future:

Your dog may have a change of behavior. For instance, if you normally have a very affectionate dog, when she is pregnant she may become crabby and want to be left alone. This works both ways-- a loner dog may become very needy and want a lot of attention from you.

Has your dog changed her eating habits? Maybe she does not want to eat much at all. Have no fear as in a few weeks she will regain her appetite and she will be famished. She will need to eat more food that is high in protein to feed herself and her puppies. As she nears her delivery date, about one month beforehand, make sure you add puppy food to her food so she gets added nutrients for her puppies.

If your female dog is sleeping a lot more, you can have her checked by your vet to see if she is pregnant. Her nipples will get larger as her glands are getting ready to produce milk for the newborn puppies.

You may have noticed your dog is gaining weight. This weight gain is due to the puppies she is going to deliver. Let your dog relax and do not try to move her around a lot. She will still need some exercise each day so take her outside for short walks together.

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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Puppy Information




If your dog has had puppies, there are a few things you should know about the new puppy arrivals.

Each puppies’ eyes will not open until the puppies are 10 to 15 days old. When your puppies are about four weeks old then it’s vision should be complete.

Your puppies should stay near their mother as well as other brothers and sisters to stay warm. Your puppies will be born blind, deaf and they will not have any sense of smell.

If you are thinking of selling or giving away the puppies, please wait at least eight weeks before separating the puppies from their mother. The mother will teach the puppies how to get along with other dogs as well as teach them not to bite.

When choosing a puppy, the most confident puppy may make the worst pet as he or she sees himself/herself as the pack leader.

Make sure new puppy owners give their puppy its own sleeping “den”. Suggest that they can use a dog crate or even a cardboard box. The puppy will feel much more secure. Ignore the whining the first few nights when it’s bedtime. If you come running to the rescue it will only encourage the whining. Otherwise, tell new owners to plan to sleep with the puppy the first few nights. The new puppy is taken away from its mother and siblings as well as taken to an entirely new house. Most people would be frightened by this as a youngster as well.

Healthy food, plenty of water, exercise and vet appointments will get the puppy started off on the right track.

The main purpose of Doggie-Corral.com is to provide dog owners with an entire line of dog supplies needed to care for their beloved pets. We ship to the entire United States and provide a one stop shopping experience. We offer dog-training aids, dog insurance, health care essentials, dog apparel (e.g. dog shirts, Dog Pro sports apparel, dog boots, dog coats, dog College Sports apparel, dog blankets, dog sweaters, dog pajamas),dog beds, plastic and wood doghouses, dog crates and kennels, dog toys, dog chews, dog treats, dog and puppy foods, dog grooming products and more. Feel free to check us out at Doggie-Corral.com.

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Friday, February 19, 2010

Choosing the Right Pet

If you are looking for a new pet but aren't sure which one to get, there are a few tips that may help you with your decision. Sure, all puppies are cute and you would almost be tempted to take every one home with you. But, there are some things you need to consider with the breed of the dog such as temperament, health issues and how well they get along with children and other pets. Generally, you can teach a puppy just about anything from using a puppy pad to sitting on command. However, there are a few things to think about.

Finding that perfect pet may mean doing your research on different breeds. If there are certain breeds that you are interested in, this can be a starting point for you. Take into consideration your living space. If you live in an apartment, make sure you pick a dog that will do well in a close living space. A bull mastiff, for example might be overkill for an apartment. Which breeds will do well with other pets, especially a cat or a completely different bred dog is a good question to ask. Many breeders can help you with these questions and many of them are glad to take the time to talk to you.

Choosing the right pet doesn't have to be difficult but it does mean that you need to consider your own personal situation. It can be a rather fun journey for the whole family. Don't count out the mixed breeds, or "mutts" as these can make great pets also especially if you know what the breeds make up the dog!