I recently had to release my Service Dog Sonora, the last of the line of Service dogs which I personally bred & helped his mother whelp and the only one I brought from CA to TX when I moved. He was 13 1/2, and after the move the only time he was ever separated from me was...
Fostering a dog is when someone temporarily cares for a homeless pup. “This could be because the dog's real owner is unable to take care of it or because it has gotten lost and needs time to recover after all the anxiety that comes with being lost,” Burgess told The Dodo. As a fo...
Last, you need to be prepared for a long and strenuous dig. This is another reason you may want to have a second person with you. In my case, I picked a spot that I was drawn to, and after 10 centimeters or so of digging, the earth was very hard, rocky, and full of tree root...
Whether you’re considering getting a pet rabbit or you already have one, understanding the rabbit lifespan will help you give your bunny the best life. With proper health care, your rabbit will be around for a long time. How to Keep Your Rabbit Healthy To keep your rabbit healthy and ha...
Your Shiba Inu can only have puppies when they reach 18 months of age. Waiting this long will ensure their safety during the breeding and birthing process. At this age, your Shiba Inu is already a full-grown dog. You may think that it is fine for them to give birth once they are 12...
"We used to call him the roommate cat because he acted more like someone who rented a room from us than a part of the family," Kieka added. How to help an abused cat recover: Practical Tips Helping an abused cat heal is a project of love, a long one that can take years and ev...
How long each stage of the heat cycle lasts varies among dogs and depends on a lot of factors. Since it’s extremely hard to tell at what stage of the heat cycle your dog is, you should assume that your Lab can get pregnant at any time. ...
Adopting a Dog From a Shelter Handling a Stray Dog Adopting a Puppy Now, most people think starting off with a puppy is the best choice, but that isn't necessarily so. Raising a puppy is a labor-intensive undertaking, and it may take as long as three years for him to fully matur...
When Should You Spay Or Neuter Your Dog We recommend spaying and neutering between 5-6 months of age. However, with some breeds, there is information that waiting even longer may be the most optimal to avoid certain cancers. Our veterinarians will review this information with your and discus...
The clinic will let you know how long to limit food and water prior to surgery. Bring your cat in a carrier to your appointment, as other animals will arrive at the clinic around the same time to check in for their spay or neuter. If you have a morning appointment, you'll usually pi...