Progesterone timing is a very complex thing, but to boil it down, the premise is that you pull blood every other day about when she comes into heat...
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Socializing is vital to your puppy's overall lifelong wellbeing....
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They make a lot of great toys out there. I always recommend a stuffingless toy if they need something soft....
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There are sperm banks for dogs. In fact, there are many sperm banks for dogs. Some companies have franchises....
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That varies based on the veterinarian that you're working with....
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So there are two main types of artificial insemination—vaginal and trans-cervical. So vaginal is used for fresh semen....
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Time and exercise, as puppies will just go and go and go. They're Energizer bunnies until they're not....
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It's similar to baby-proofing your house....
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We generally recommend waiting until dogs are at least two years old for their first breeding, primarily because that gives us an opportunity to co...
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Here at the Animal Hospital of Statesville, we're committed to helping healthy dogs produce healthy puppies....
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I'm a big fan of crate training....
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Surgical insemination is pretty much what it sounds like. It is surgery....
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Puppies love to chew. That's why they make chew toys. We talk a lot about how your hand becomes a chew toy, and that's not ideal....
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The commitment and time you need are the two most important things about raising a puppy. Puppies are going to be around....
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I got ahead of myself earlier, but the vaginal goes just in the vagina, and that can be anything except frozen semen....
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They do. And some puppies don't know they do....
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Yes, in most instances, it’s much cheaper....
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A full physical exam is our basis there....
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As far as the vaccines go, ensure that your puppy is up to date and considered protected....
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Preventative care can mean many different things, but the gist of it is knowing what you can do to keep your dog as healthy as possible for as long...