So, when is a dog too old to have puppies? A female dog is generally considered to be too old to have puppies once it reaches 8 years of age; Stricter conditions peg the maximum age for breeding female dogs at 5 years of age. Additionally, a female dog is considered to be too old to continue having puppies, after whelping 4 litters.
What does it mean for your dog to be on heat? Heat is a period when your dog is highly fertile, which means she can easily get pregnant. This period comes with a set of challenges, including changes in behavior, bleeding and discharges, and so on.
Dogs throw up yellow vomit if they have an empty stomach for long hours, have consumed too much fatty food or eaten too much grass due to food allergies and intolerance, if they have abdominal blockages, or for medical reasons such as stomach ulcers, bloat, pancreatitis, or stomach cancers.
Border Collies, for instance, are the undisputed smartest canines in the entire dogdom. They’ve got the brains and the brawn to carry out tasks in flying colors. The Australian Cattle Dog and the Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog are equally active and smart – and with almost the same features – they may as well be cousins!
When it comes to cuteness, Goldendoodles are inarguably at the top of the ranks. After all, they inherit their parent’s irresistible good looks and charms. Internet sensation Pomskys are just as adorable as Dorgis with their adorable Corgi looks and Doxie build.
So, how can you help a cat in labor? Female cats in labor will generally deliver kittens with ease; hence, there isn’t much you can do to help. However, you should be at hand to provide emergency aid to your female cat, should complications arise while giving birth to kittens.
Your dog may be gagging due to a foreign body or object lodged in its throat or mouth. If your dog has swallowed something it shouldn't have, such as a toy or bone, this could be the cause of the gagging. Another reason for dog gagging could be an underlying medical condition, such as kennel cough, allergies, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Play bow is one common gesture and dogs do this to initiate play with other dogs, humans, cats, and even sheeps. This gesture is characterized by a crouched posture, a bowed head, its front legs stretched out front, its rear end up in the air, and a wagging tail.
Sudden aggression in dogs can be caused by pain from injuries and illnesses, fear, dominance, and possessiveness. Redirected anger, age, and the dog’s gender can also determine aggression in dogs. Of all these, fear is the most common cause of dog aggression.
