There are possible stresses involved for all puppies and dogs when they’re going to a new home. To be prepared is key. This is a very important time in your new puppy’s life and it is important to know how you can help make the transition as smooth as possible. The following information should help […]
Pet insurance is a must have for any new pet owner because it can save you from massive veterinarian bills. You only need to pay a small premium every month to give you peace of mind and to keep away from those scary vet bills that come very quickly if your pet runs into any […]
Canine parvovirus is an acute, highly contagious disease of dogs that was first described in the early 1970s. The virus has a tendency to attack rapidly reproducing cells, such as those lining the gastrointestinal tract. For best results, patients should be hospitalized and placed on IV fluids, massive doses of antibiotics, anti-vomiting drugs, intravenous feeding and serum […]
This information is reposted and written by Ed Frawley regarding Vaccines and is not necessarily the opinion of Dreamydoodles. As a breeder Dreamydoodles currently follows the recommended vaccine protocol of our vet which is 5 way vaccine at 8 weeks old containing the core vaccines administered a couple days before our puppies go home and then we leave it up […]
Coccidia and Giardia in Puppies and Dogs – Information and Treatment Two of the most frustrating but common parasites your puppy might be hosting are Giardia and Coccidia. These are not worms, but two species of protozoa – single-celled organisms that reproduce in the intestines of infected animals and shed their spores into the environment […]
Avoid generic or store brands. These may be repackaged rejects from the big manufacturers, and generally contain cheaper — and consequently poorer quality– ingredients. Commercial pet foods and some pet food ingredients have been implicated in a number of diseases in companion animals including… Allergic skin disease, obesity, food intolerance, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic ear […]
With Large breed puppies you want to feed then a diet rich in protein to help build muscle mass but also a diet with limited calories to avoid rapid weight gain and growth. YOUR GOAL: Avoid stress on developing bones and joints. This means they need a healthy food that not only has quality ingredients, […]
This is a list complied by the Whole Dog Journal. It then comes down to which food off of the good list works well for your particular dog.