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Does Your Dog Leak Urine?
Urinary incontinence is a common disorder in older female dogs, as many as 20% of neutered bitches develop it at some point in their lives. The reason is usually urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI). It can happen to any breed, though Boxers, Dobermanns and Collie breeds are particularly susceptible. Introduction In this article we review…
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What Are The Dog Pregnancy Stages?
Just like human females, your dog has a pregnancy schedule, and a uterine calendar that can pinpoint which pregnancy stage she is in according to her body’s symptoms. In a dog’s first pregnancy stage, when she is in the first two weeks of since copulation, the dog’s nipples start to enlarge. When you notice this…
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Housebreaking Rules for Your New Puppy
You’re the proud owner of a new puppy. Unfortunately, you are also the not so proud owner of a soggy living room carpet. It doesn’t take long to realize this can’t keep happening. So what do you do? It might just be time to housebreak your new pet. Housebreaking may sound painful but relax. It…
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German Shepherd: Training and Temperament
The German Shepherd originally came from Thuringia and Wurttemberg in Germany. The breed is a result of selective breeding of several shepherding breeds. The aim was to create a dog that could withstand the rigors required to be good shepherd dogs along with the intelligence to be trained for complex tasks. Today, the German Shepherd…
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