There’s always apprehension when one has to add a new puppy to the family. Especially regarding your older dog’s reaction. What the Experts Say The experts suggest that you introduce your adult dog to your new puppy on neutral ground with a fence between them before moving to home ground. There are several do’s and…
Fever is defined as having a higher than normal body temperature. It is a healthy response to the threat of disease. But if it goes on too long, medical treatment should be sought out. My Rotties I’m not going to name each Rottweiler I’ve ever had with the fever they’ve had because tick bite fever…
OR the Myth about the Ringworm: It’s NOT a Worm. As per usual, Caitlin has come up with something new for me to write about. I dose my rotties with Milbemax so they won’t get Spiro like Jazz did, and are protected against all worms. Turns out having “worm” in the name doesn’t make it…
I said a couple of months ago that I’ll discuss Addison’s Disease in Dogs with you. It just took some time to be okay after the last time I spoke of what killed Tony. What is Addison’s Disease? According to the Whole Dog Journal: Addison’s disease, named for the 19th century physician who defined this…
When people talk about getting a new dog, only the puppy training (obedience, house, etc.) and the teething issue ever come up. And yes, that’s a big part of raising a puppy. But around 10 months old, just when you think everything is perfect, they become teenagers. Rebellious little buggers who want to do everything…
In February I got the shock of my life: Caitlin got poisoned by mushrooms. How? She doesn’t leave the fairy rings alone. And though I respectfully remove them every morning, it seems that she can find them even when they’ve barely begun to grow. Now I go out twice a day to scan the lawn…
There are various ways to raise puppies, but I think mine is superior to the “leave them with the other dogs and they’ll be alright” approach. Stuff I Do When I Get a New Puppy I always have a pen outside for them to play in during the day. It will have shade and sun…