These things are important if you want to extend your dog’s lifespan. Differences in scenery, new experiences, introducing them to new dogs. These exposures to different environments all play a part in their cognitive development and keep their minds active....
Because of their size, Flemish giants eat a lot of food. It's important to always have fresh hay and pellets available. During his first six months, his size will increase rapidly. As an older rabbit, he'll need plenty of exercise to avoid obesity. Make sure his pen is as large as ...
As you can see from this chart, small dogs, on average, mature faster and have a longer lifespan than larger dogs. The average lifespan of dogs in general is 13 years. But don't be too despondent if you have a large breed dog, (like I do) these numbers are only guidelines and th...
For teacup dogs, start with about 1/2 a cup per day. For toys under 10 pounds, increase the amount to 3/4 cup per day. For toys above 10 pounds and minis under 15 pounds, you may feed the dog 1 cup per day. For all other minis, increase the amount to 1 and 1/3 cup per d...
Borzoi dogs have a lifespan of nine to 14 years. The wide range accounts for a breed individual’s upbringing and pedigree, as bloodline can act as a major factor in life expectancy. Across the board, borzoi breeders and owners claim their borzois live at least nine to 10 years. Many me...
If you own a dog, you've heard this rule: 1 year for Fido equals 7 years for you. Turns out, the math isn't that simple. Dogs mature more quickly than we do early on. So the first year of your fuzzy friend's life is equal to about 15 human years. ...
This compares well with the average lifespan across all purebred dogs, which stands at eleven years. However, their unique shape brings some serious health issues than can reduce their quality of life, as well as their individual life expectancy. Fortunately, there is still a lot which can be...
Increasing Bichon Frise Lifespan For all of us and our dogs, living a longer than average life is partly down to genetics, and a large helping of luck. But just like we make healthy lifestyle choices for ourselves, we can make them for our dogs too. Not only do they increase the odds...
Most owners instinctively know when it’s their dog’s time but sometimes dogs can pass suddenly in their sleep. What controls a Labrador Retriever’s lifespan? Just like humans, it all boils down to lifestyle and genetics.Labradors have certain health issues that can be passed downfrom pare...
Cairng for dogs is more than long walks and the occasional brushing. Depending on the breed you have and its size there are a number of specific training and grooming steps you may need to take to provide special care. Different breeds require specific instructions as the response is not uni...