How should I take care of my dog when she's menstruating (in heat)?

Raising a dog is not easy for many people, right? Because we dog owners must always be prepared in every aspect to take care of our dogs as best as possible, especially those who raise female dogs who will have their period (in heat) or what many people have heard of as heat symptoms where dogs will have red liquid flowing out of their genitals similar to women's menstruation. If your dog has these symptoms, you can prepare yourself that your dog is starting to grow up to be a young woman. If your dog is in heat and is not well cared for, it is definitely at risk of pregnancy. So, how should we, as owners, take care of our dogs to deal with this problem? Let's take a look. Each time a dog has its period, a small amount of red liquid will flow out of its genitals, but it will continue to flow. This is why many people may see some dogs wearing diapers. This is to prevent mess. And if you ask if a dog having its period has the same symptoms as a woman having her period, the truth is that it is somewhat similar...

10 Forbidden Foods That Should Not Be Given to Dogs

As dog slaves, when we see our dogs begging for food, we almost automatically give them our hand. But wait! Are you sure that each food we give our dogs will not harm their bodies? We humans can eat it, but can dogs eat it like us? Because dogs’ bodies are different from humans. Some foods that we think are good, but if dogs eat them, they can be life-threatening. If you want to know what foods you should avoid giving your dog, we have a list of 10 forbidden foods that you should not give your dog to read. When feeding them, you will know if they can eat them or not. 1. Bones In fact, bones are not very healthy for dogs. If you can avoid them, you should avoid them. However, dog owners can still give their dogs bones, but they must be raw because they are soft and digestible, helping dogs digest better. However, you must be careful of germs that may be mixed in. As for bones that dogs should definitely not eat, they are boiled bones because cooked bones are easy to break. If dogs eat them, they may puncture various organs in the digestive system.

Tips and Tools for Oral Health Care for Dogs and Cats

Even humans like us need to brush our teeth and clean our mouths every day. How can we neglect the oral health of our dogs and cats? Because oral health care for dogs and cats is very important. If the owners do not pay attention to all the health problems that may occur, pets may have oral problems without us knowing. Before we know it, those diseases will cause pain for our dogs and cats and may also have a negative effect on their overall health. “Mouth and teeth” are the first organs that make our pets healthy and strong. However, many owners do not pay attention to them until their dogs or cats show symptoms such as sore gums, swollen mouths, loose teeth, tooth decay, or severe pain before taking them to the vet. This becomes a serious problem that requires more time to treat, even though oral diseases can be easily treated and prevented if pet owners are knowledgeable and take the time to take care of them. So if you want to know how to take care of your oral health to create good hygiene for your dogs and cats, let’s take a look at the methods we recommend. 1. Take your dogs and cats to the vet for an oral health check-up every 6 months…

Leaving it untreated is definitely not good! How to treat fungal infections in dogs and cats

Animals and humans have skin as an important organ that covers their bodies. But what do we do if our skin gets a disease that worries us, including our beloved pets? “Skin diseases” are common in dogs and cats. Pets with this disease often have itching, hair loss, red skin, or flakes, etc. The cause of skin diseases can be caused by many factors, such as fungi or bacteria. It can also be transmitted to humans. Although it may not look life-threatening on the outside, it is a disease that must be treated quickly. Leaving it for too long is definitely not good. For many owners who wonder if their dogs and cats are itching and hair loss due to fungi? If so, how can they be treated or cared for? Let’s learn about fungi in dogs and cats. Causes of fungal diseases Factors that cause infection include a weak immune system…

Don't ignore! Dogs are scared, problems indicate the dog's mental state.

Have you ever seen a dog being aggressive, threatening or barking at others? We might think that this is normal for dogs. Who would have thought that it might mean that the dog is afraid, stressed or anxious about the environment it is facing, to the point of affecting its mental state? Of course, no one wants to see their dog feeling afraid or anxious, right? But what should you do if your dog shows signs of fear? Let's try to understand the problem of fear in dogs. Dogs are like people who will respond to things around them. When something happens that has a serious effect on their minds or lives and that event happens again later, those things will become deep-seated fears because fear is often the result of past experiences. The causes of fear in dogs can be caused by many factors, such as never having left the house to meet strange people or dogs, or a sudden change in environment can make dogs feel unsafe, anxious and scared until they become stressed. Especially if our dogs have bad experiences with strange people or dogs, or have been hurt or injured before, they may choose to protect themselves by showing aggressive behavior. A dog being afraid definitely has a negative effect on their mental state, but it can be a big problem for owners when they need to take their dogs out of the house...

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