Week by WeekThe following is a youtube video going thru week by week, the stages of a dog's pregnancy.
https://youtu.be/kRZuT_bcm88 Hope you enjoyed the video!
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Yes, dogs can eat bananas. Bananas are a great snack to give to dogs, but in moderation because they do contain sugar.
For small dogs, a couple pieces once or twice a week. For large dogs, a 1/2 of a small-med size banana twice a week Just like humans there are some health benefits to eating bananas for dogs. In moderation, bananas offer many vitamins and minerals that are beneficial and bananas are low in sodium and cholesterol. Bananas contain:
The best way to give your dog bananas is to:
*Never give your dog a banana peel, it can pose a risk for choking and intestinal blockage.* If you are unsure about giving your dog bananas, always consult with your vet. Discovery of a genetic mutation that causes chondrodystrophy (CDDY).Did you know that some of the most popular short-legged, long-backed dog breeds may suffer from a genetic mutation and also at risk for paralysis caused by intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)? In an ancient occurrence the marriage of the short-legged phenotype and a predisposition to IVDD came from when dogs became domesticated from wolves, a variation in size and shape of purebred dog breeds transpired from the breeding selection. One of the most extreme examples of breed differences was in limb length, with extremely short limbs defining many breeds. The chondrodystrophy associated mutation occurred a long time ago. There are descriptions of short-legged dogs dating over 4,000 years ago and before this, short-legged dogs were depicted in carvings in ancient Egypt. IVDD is an inherited disorder caused by chrondrodystrophy (CDDY), a condition of shorter legs and abnormal intervertebral discs in which the discs degenerate prematurely. As the discs press on the nerves of the spinal cord, a dog may experience pain, nerve damage, loss of bladder/bowel control and/or paralysis. The mutation that causes dogs' short legs and susceptibility to IVDD is a functional fibroblast growth factor (FGF4) retrogene insertion on canine chromosome 12. A retrogene results from the retrotransposition of processed mRNA (messenger RNA). In this case, the mRNA is copied back into DNA and inserted into the chromosome. It is called "retro" because it is going backward to make a DNA copy from RNA. Dog Breeds Identified with the FHF4 Genotype:This mutation affects breeds from all over the world.
More research is needed to better understand the impact of the discovery on a breed-specific level.
The following information was taken from an article insertion from a research team at the National Institutes of Health studying breed sizes and morphology that made this finding in 2009. How to Treat Hot Spots
Hot spots are painful to look at and irritating to your dogs. They start by your dog licking, scratching and chewing at the same area until their skin is red and raw, Ouch! What are they and Where do they come from? Pyotraumatic dermatitis also known as a Hot Spot, can develop within a few hours and can have different reasons as to the cause of the lesion. Could be from an insect bite, activity they were involved with, contact with allergens-outdoors, inside or food, or an underlying skin disorder. Dogs with allergies already have sensitive skin prone to itchiness making them more susceptible to hot spots. What are the Symptoms of Hot Spots?
Treatment for Hot Spots Ideally the best treatment involves treating the lesion and removing the underlying cause. You must stop the need to lick, chew and scratch in order to break the cycle. Your dog may stop for awhile, but if you do not find the underlying cause, its only a matter of time before they begin licking, chewing and scratching again. Hot spots left untreated can become infected and then require more intensive treatment to include antibiotics. As soon as you notice your dog developing a lesion as described above then it is time to take your dog to your veterinarian. The lesion can develop quickly after the initial breakthrough of the skin and depending on how persistent your dog is, their lesion can develop in one day of licking. By seeking treatment and receiving medications quickly, the prognosis of recovery should be a good one! |
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