When Problems arise Later : Commonly Asked Questions
My dogs are fighting, how should I stop them?
Don't stop them at all, unless there are actual injuries occurring. If you see blood, pull the dogs apart and secure at least one in a room, and keep them separated while tending to the cuts. Most fights are just play, dogs do play a lot rougher than we do, or they are working out the pecking order. One dog should be higher up in the ranks than the other, and they'll need to establish this in order to have a peaceful household.
One of my dogs is sick with diarrhea, how do I tell which one it is?
The easiest and most sure way by far, is just to take the dogs out separately on leash, and examine the end product. Another way that is simple enough, is feed one dog carrots, the other corn. That shows up very well, and color-coded poops will make identifying the culprit easier.
I found worms in the stool of one dog. Will the other dog(s) catch them too?
Yes, worms are extremely contagious to other pets, and sometimes even humans. You will have to take your dog to the vet with a fecal (stool) sample for a positive worm identification. Then the vet will give you enough medication for all the pets in your household that have fur. It is very important that the right worm medication is given, and that the directions are followed exactly.
When You Buy Your Dog a PuppyMy dogs are fighting, how should I stop them?
Don't stop them at all, unless there are actual injuries occurring. If you see blood, pull the dogs apart and secure at least one in a room, and keep them separated while tending to the cuts.
Most fights are just play, dogs do play a lot rougher than we do, or they are working out the pecking order. One dog should be higher up in the ranks than the other, and they'll need to establish this in order to have a peaceful household.
One of my dogs is sick with diarrhea, how do I tell which one it is?
The easiest and most sure way by far, is just to take the dogs out separately on leash, and examine the end product. Another way that is simple enough, is feed one dog carrots, the other corn. That shows up very well, and color-coded poops will make identifying the culprit easier.
I found worms in the stool of one dog. Will the other dog(s) catch them too?
Yes, worms are extremely contagious to other pets, and sometimes even humans. You will have to take your dog to the vet with a fecal (stool) sample for a positive worm identification. Then the vet will give you enough medication for all the pets in your household that have fur. It is very important that the right worm medication is given, and that the directions are followed exactly.
When You Buy Your Dog a Puppy
Don't stop them at all, unless there are actual injuries occurring. If you see blood, pull the dogs apart and secure at least one in a room, and keep them separated while tending to the cuts. Most fights are just play, dogs do play a lot rougher than we do, or they are working out the pecking order. One dog should be higher up in the ranks than the other, and they'll need to establish this in order to have a peaceful household.
One of my dogs is sick with diarrhea, how do I tell which one it is?
The easiest and most sure way by far, is just to take the dogs out separately on leash, and examine the end product. Another way that is simple enough, is feed one dog carrots, the other corn. That shows up very well, and color-coded poops will make identifying the culprit easier.
I found worms in the stool of one dog. Will the other dog(s) catch them too?
Yes, worms are extremely contagious to other pets, and sometimes even humans. You will have to take your dog to the vet with a fecal (stool) sample for a positive worm identification. Then the vet will give you enough medication for all the pets in your household that have fur. It is very important that the right worm medication is given, and that the directions are followed exactly.
When You Buy Your Dog a PuppyMy dogs are fighting, how should I stop them?
Don't stop them at all, unless there are actual injuries occurring. If you see blood, pull the dogs apart and secure at least one in a room, and keep them separated while tending to the cuts.
Most fights are just play, dogs do play a lot rougher than we do, or they are working out the pecking order. One dog should be higher up in the ranks than the other, and they'll need to establish this in order to have a peaceful household.
One of my dogs is sick with diarrhea, how do I tell which one it is?
The easiest and most sure way by far, is just to take the dogs out separately on leash, and examine the end product. Another way that is simple enough, is feed one dog carrots, the other corn. That shows up very well, and color-coded poops will make identifying the culprit easier.
I found worms in the stool of one dog. Will the other dog(s) catch them too?
Yes, worms are extremely contagious to other pets, and sometimes even humans. You will have to take your dog to the vet with a fecal (stool) sample for a positive worm identification. Then the vet will give you enough medication for all the pets in your household that have fur. It is very important that the right worm medication is given, and that the directions are followed exactly.
When You Buy Your Dog a Puppy