Dogs rely on their powerful senses in order to communicate and pick up information from their surroundings. When most people think about a dog’s strongest sense, the first thing that comes to mind is their sense of smell. However, hearing is another powerful tool that a dog uses to gather information.
Some dogs have a much stronger sense of hearing than others. In fact, their sense of hearing can be so strong that noises can actually hurt their ears. For example, my adult Chihuahua literally darts to the other side of the room every time I turn on the stereo or television. At first I thought that he was just startled easily but after doing a bit of research and talking to my veterinarian, I realized that he just had a very sensitive hearing ability and could not handle loud noises well. He was also terrified of thunder because of how loud it was to him.
When giving your dog a bath, do you want to have a pleasant experience or do you want to get frustrated like most dog owners do when they do not adequately prepare? Obviously the first choice is preferred so below are a few simple tips when giving your dog a bath.
1. Preparation is key and the last thing you want to experience is your dog jumping out of a tub full of water and ruining your carpet all because you had to leave the bathroom to get something you needed. In order to prevent this from happening you must place everything that you will need inside the bathroom or your preferred dog wash area before starting your dog’s bath.
Dog breeding and conception do not always occur at the same time. This is because the sperm remains viable up to five days following sexual intercourse (coitus). The typical period of gestation is anywhere between 57 to 65 days following conception, and not a breeding.
When they are first pregnant, female dogs may not show any external signs of being pregnant until late in the term. And amazingly enough, you may not even notice that the dog is pregnant until days before she is due. All of a sudden her abdominal muscles will seem to distend and sag, which causes that overweight and bloated look. The dog’s vulva will also be significantly enlarged during her last week and within two days before whelping, it will become noticeably softer.
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