30 Apr 00:00
A dog that has been in contact with many other dogs, perhaps at a shelter situation may have gotten an upper respiratory infection. A loud, noisy cough is often a characteristic of infectious canine tracheobronchitis. Some cases can be mild with the pet showing few other changes, but in other cases the dog may be quite ill and show a lack of appetite, be lethargic and have some respiratory difficulties. Depending on the degree of severity the dog will need rest, a good diet, perhaps some antibiotics and should be isolated from other dogs to avoid spreading the disease. More complicated cases may need further intervention as determined by the veterinarian.

30 Apr 00:00
It is quite normal for a young dog to investigate their environment and chew on items as part of that process. It is important to provide plenty of appropriate chew toys to avoid damage to household items and to prevent the puppy from ingesting dangerous items. When the puppy cannot be supervised, she should be placed in a safe, dog proofed area. Proper chew toys should be provided. These can be hard rubber toys that have been stuffed with food to make them more attractive. In some situations a puppy might enjoy manipulating feeder toy to get their meal. Rotating toys and providing different ones daily can help direct normal puppy chewing to the right place.

30 Apr 00:00
Depending on the time of year, a dog or puppy may loose a great deal of his undercoat. A puppy will also loose some of their "puppy" fur as he grows an adult coat. An infection or allergy could also cause hair loss. If there are bald areas where the hair is not growing back or the dog is scratching and pulling out the hair, a veterinary visit is needed.