| Gestation Period for Dogs
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Whether it is a Great Dane, or the tiny Chihuahua, the gestation period for dogs is the same, approximately nine weeks. >> more |
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| How Long is a Dog Pregnant
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There is a short answer to this and a long answer to this. Generally speaking, a dog is pregnant in the vicinity of 62 days. Dogs who are blessed with smaller litters can outlive that deadline by about a week and dogs with a large litter may deliver their pups about a week short of that. >> more |
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| What Age Can You Neuter a Puppy
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While it is still a good idea to neuter dogs that are older, the best time to neuter your puppy is prior to its first heat cycle. In most dogs, this happens when the puppy is between five and six months old. >> more |
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| Reasons to Get Your Dog Fixed
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Some dog owners feel that it may be unkind to have their dogs fixed. The truth is actually quite the opposite. There are so many benefits to having your dog spayed or neutered that, once educated, it’s an easy decision for most dog owners. >> more |
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| What is the Best Age to Spay or Neuter a Dog
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Ideally, your dog should be altered before the first heat cycle. This normally occurs between five and six months of age. While each dog is different, a general estimate is that most dogs should be altered somewhere between four and six months of age. >> more |
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| Whelping Box
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| The size of the whelping box is dependent on the size of the dog giving birth. The mother should have enough space to lie down on her side and comfortably stretch out to nurse. >> more |
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