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Reproductive disorders don’t affect only people, but also animals. Dog breeders can face problems such as silent heat, dying embryos, small litters and miscarriage. In addition to genetics, the reasons can include incorrect diet. That’s why when establishing a breeding farm, you shouldn’t just focus on choosing the right animals and veterinary care, but a […]

Nutrition of puppies is quite a challenge for every guardian. During the first 6 months of life, the dog’s body develops intensively. Therefore, it is very important to ensure that the puppy is supplied with all the necessary nutrients. Any deficiencies can result in abnormal growth as well as health problems in adulthood. What should […]

Ageing is a natural physiological process in all organisms, and is associated with numerous changes in the functioning of individual organs. As dogs age, metabolic rate and the amount of saliva and gastric juice secreted decrease, as does the surface area of intestinal villi, which results in impaired absorption of nutrients. A way to improve […]

Spending time outdoors is one of the best parts of spring and summer for many pups, but like some people, seasonal allergies can interfere with the joy of the changing seasons. Unlike we humans whose seasonal allergy symptoms tend to include sneezing, runny noses and watery eyes, dog allergies most commonly present as skin issues. […]

Hair can be easily collected, stored and have several characteristics suggesting that it may be useful biopsy materials. The mineral contents of the primary hair give an overview of the mineral levels in the body’s tissues and the changes that occur over time. It was estimated, including on the basis of studies in the following […]

Nutrition plays an integral role in treating disease. Many serious conditions are directly related to the diet that is being fed to the animal, and changing the diet can have an immediate and positive effect on the health of the animal. Here are four disease states that can improve dramatically with the right diet. Bladder […]

When it comes to dog nutrition, do you know the six nutrients your dog — and you — must have to survive and thrive? All living organisms need a wide variety of nutrients — substances from food that provide energy and enable our bodies to function — to survive. There are six major classes of […]

Ear infections are a common reason for dogs to visit their veterinarian. Studies suggest that the prevalence of ear disease in dogs can be as high as 20%. This means that ear problems are a major cause of discomfort in your canine family members, so it’s important that you learn how to treat and prevent […]

Dogs are a biologically diverse species, with normal body weight of 4–80 kg (2–175 lb). Normal birth weight of pups depends on breed type (120–550 g). The first 2 wk of a puppy’s life is spent eating, seeking warmth, and sleeping. External food sources beyond bitch’s milk are rarely needed, unless the bitch cannot produce […]