Puppy Health Archives - The Happy Puppy Site How to find a puppy and raise a happy, healthy dog Sat, 30 Mar 2024 06:28:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.5 Fat Golden Retriever: What to do When Your Dog Puts on Weight https://thehappypuppysite.com/fat-golden-retriever/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/fat-golden-retriever/#comments Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:35:46 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=15692 Fat Golden Retriever dogs do not have an obvious waist, and when you run your hands down their sides you won’t be able to feel their ribs. Your fat Golden Retriever might weigh over 75lbs, but it’s possible that they will be lighter than this and still over weight. Golden […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/fat-golden-retriever/feed/ 6 Dog Wellness: Great Tips To Help Your Dog Stay Happy And Healthy https://thehappypuppysite.com/dog-wellness/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/dog-wellness/#respond Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:35:46 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=49250 Many of the things that dogs need to stay well, and to be contented, are free. And most of them don’t take too much of your time. Here are our top tips for optimal dog wellness – don’t forget to add your own tips in the comments!  1 Make A […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/dog-wellness/feed/ 0 Inbred Dogs: The Facts About Purebred Dogs And Inbreeding https://thehappypuppysite.com/inbred-dogs/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/inbred-dogs/#comments Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:34:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=5114 Inbred dogs are bred from parents that have a close genetic connection. These can be as close as parent to child, cousin to cousin, or further back in time. Many pet pedigree dogs are inbred, because they are bred within a limited gene pool and using popular stud dogs. The […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/inbred-dogs/feed/ 8 How To Stop Your Puppy From Eating Its Poop https://thehappypuppysite.com/how-to-stop-your-puppy-eating-poop/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/how-to-stop-your-puppy-eating-poop/#comments Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:43:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=913 Poop eating is one of the worst things dogs do, but although disgusting this is a surprisingly common problem. Working out how to stop your puppy from eating its poop can be stressful, but you have a few options. Sprinkling the faeces with pineapple or chilli pepper can help. As […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/how-to-stop-your-puppy-eating-poop/feed/ 38 My Dog Ate Chicken Bones – Expert Veterinary Advice https://thehappypuppysite.com/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:10:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=11080 Dogs are attracted to chicken bones like kids to candy. They smell and taste incredible, whether they are raw or cooked. And dogs will find any way they can to get their paws and jaws on that tasty treat. Raw bones are not very risky. Cooked bones however can splinter […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/feed/ 32 Dog Pregnancy Calendar – What To Expect When She’s Expecting https://thehappypuppysite.com/dog-pregnancy-calendar/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/dog-pregnancy-calendar/#comments Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:09:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=28588 The dog pregnancy calendar is 63 days or 9 weeks long on average. It starts at the point of ovulation, and ends with the puppies’ birth. By counting from the point of ovulation, the stages and milestones of a dog’s pregnancy can be predicted with uncanny accuracy. Today we take […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/dog-pregnancy-calendar/feed/ 3 Miniature Schnauzer Lifespan https://thehappypuppysite.com/miniature-schnauzer-lifespan/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/miniature-schnauzer-lifespan/#comments Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:06:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=21814 The average Miniature Schnauzer lifespan is around 12 years old, however there are frequent reports of Mini Schnauzers hitting their eighteenth birthday. And even a rare few dogs reaching the great age of 20 years old! The difference between a good lifespan and an extreme one is a combination of […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/miniature-schnauzer-lifespan/feed/ 47 What Size Crate For A Pitbull As He Grows Up? https://thehappypuppysite.com/what-size-crate-for-a-pitbull/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/what-size-crate-for-a-pitbull/#comments Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:04:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=27850 Pitbull breeds need a crate 30 to 36 inches long. The width and height must be enough for them to sit and lie down without hunching or curling up. Widths between 24 inches and 36 inches are usually suitable from adulthood. Pitbull puppies need a smaller crate space, if it’s […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/what-size-crate-for-a-pitbull/feed/ 1 Brachycephalic Ocular Syndrome https://thehappypuppysite.com/what-is-brachycephalic-ocular-syndrome/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/what-is-brachycephalic-ocular-syndrome/#comments Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:05:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=141 Brachycephalic Ocular Syndrome is a term used to describe the condition whereby the eyes of a dog become damaged as a result of their flattened face. There are a number of very popular breeds effected by this condition, including Pugs, French Bulldogs, Pekingese and Shih Tzu. All of these breeds […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/what-is-brachycephalic-ocular-syndrome/feed/ 1 What Do I Need For A Puppy https://thehappypuppysite.com/what-do-i-need-for-a-puppy/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/what-do-i-need-for-a-puppy/#comments Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:07:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=10088 I have raised a lot of puppies over the years, and I’ve found that what I literally need for a puppy isn’t always the same as what I want to buy for them. There are basic essentials like a safe place to sleep or play, quality food and a harness […] Read More

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