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Updated on November 13th, 2025
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Updated on November 13th, 2025
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Adopting a new dog is so much fun! Whenever bringing a new dog into the home, it should be done slowly with the existing animals already there to make the transition smoothly. The new dog should be kept separated from the other animals when home alone to avoid any problems, and their interactions should be monitored when you are home so you can separate them at any problem. I'm not sure if you have any additional animals in the home, but if you have cats for example, it's normal they will hiss at the dog. Do not allow them to swipe at the dog, separating them right away if you notice the cat getting upset. Also do not allow the dog to chase the cats. If you don't have any other animals in your home, then just be patient with the dog as it acclimates to his new house. Moving into a new home can be stressful, and some dogs may not eat or drink at first. This will pass in time. Shelter dogs should be taken care of just like any other dog: Fed twice a day, make sure they are up t
Updated on August 12th, 2025
The commercially available DNA tests I am familiar with are Wisdom Panel by Mars, DNA My Dog based out of Toronto, Paw Print Genetics out of Spokane and Embark out of Austin, Tx. Wisdom Panel® Canine DNA Tests determine the breed ancestry of a dog by determining the genotype of the dog, at hundreds of individual sites in its DNA. The results are then compared with the genotypes of the more than 12,000 breed samples in their database. Similarly, DNA My Dog tests for 85 of the most common breeds that make up approximately 97% of the common North American mixed breed population. Paw Print Genetics is designed to assist breeders and has the advantage of testing for several genetic diseases. The breed-specific panels offer a comprehensive service at a discounted rate, and you can choose genetic diseases you would like to test for. Embark tests for over 150 breeds including wolf, coyote, and village dog ancestry (feral dogs) - accounting for 98% of dogs in America. Additionally, Embark scree
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Here are some book recommendations: Miller's Anatomy of the Dog Guide to the Dissection of the Dog Here is a free online anatomy site: http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/vetneuro/ You may also call your school for their book list. Good luck!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
It's always possible that any dog can have problems with delivery, so I recommend being prepared for that possibility financially. It's best to have the money set aside for an emergency c-section so it's there if you need it. Be sure to know the signs of problems with delivery, such as more than 30 minutes of intense contractions with no sign of a puppy, more than two hours between puppies being delivered, more than four hours between the onset of stage two of labor to delivery of the first puppy, more than 24 hours after a temperature drop below 100F with no puppies being born, 69 days gestation with no sign of labor, a greenish-black discharge (a sign the placenta has detached), and a bloody discharge before the first puppy is born or between puppies. Any of those signs, and Gemma will need to see a vet immediately.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Here is an article on dealing with dominance aggression in dogs: Boop by Petco.co/article/aggression-due-to-dominance/ There are also some great training resources on www.drsophiayin.com. You may also want to consider consulting with a veterinary behaviorist. You can find one in your area on acvb.org.
Updated on August 12th, 2025