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| After you breed your dog you will probably be surprised by the fact that nothing seems to happen. No matter how eager you are to find out if your dog is pregnant, there’s nothing you can do to find out for at least three weeks.... >> more |
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| Caring for a pregnant dog is a big responsibility. Not only are you caring for your pregnant bitch but you’re also caring for the puppies that haven’t been born yet. There are some things you can do to help your bitch have a healthy, happy litter.... >> more |
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| So you want to breed your dog? Breeding your dog is a big undertaking. On one level it can be as simple as putting two dogs together and allowing nature to take its course. But there is much more involved in breeding a dog than just the act itself. Before you decide to breed your dog there are some things to consider... >> more |
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| The age at which a bitch has her first season can also vary greatly between breeds and between individual dogs. It’s not unusual for a bitch to have her first season by six months but bitches also may not have their first season until they’re 18 months old.... >> more |
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| Breeders tend to worry so much about their dogs that the subject of feeding a pregnant bitch has become very complicated. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are the things you need to know.... >> more |
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| A whelping box needs to be large enough for your bitch to stretch out in comfortably. You need to take into consideration her increasing size and the fact that she will soon have a litter with her.... >> more |
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| False pregnancy in dogs, or pseudocyesis, is the term used to describe the physical and behavioral changes in a dog who isn’t pregnant but who acts like she is. The signs of a false pregnancy usually appear between six and 12 weeks after a bitch’s heat cycle.... >> more |
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| Mastitis in dogs doesn’t occur frequently but it happens often enough that you should be aware of the potential for the problem. You should be able to recognize the symptoms of mastitis in your bitch so you can get your bitch appropriate treatment... >> more |
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