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 Ticks An Ever-Present Danger As ticks can be found in all of the contiguous 48 states as well as Hawaii, it’s vital that all hunting dog owners take a few minutes to educate themselves on the dangers these pests pose to both them and their pets. Here’s a quick summary of some common ticks found in the United States.
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Common Sense Dog Feeding - Reproduction Providing proper nutrition during pregnancy and lactation for the female is essential. Developing puppies depend upon the mother's diet for essential nutrients, while the female needs to maintain good body condition and be prepared for the stress of lactation.
Fortunately, a feeding program for the reproducing female needs not be complex. Diets containing more than 1600 digestible calories per pound of food and at least 21 percent protein are recommended. The easiest way to ensure proper nutrition is to feed a good quality dog food that is labeled complete and balanced for all life stages such as Purina Dog Chow brand dog food or Purina brand Hi Pro dog meal. (Continue)
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| | PRO STAFF | Feeding The Gestating And Lactating Dog by Gail Kuhlman, Ph.D., P.A.S. There are many factors which need to be considered when achieving optimal breeding performance. These factors include: genetics, health, environment, management and the feeding of a proper diet. Breeders can screen animals for genetic faults and abnormalities. Prior to breeding, a physical examination should be given. Environmental and management factors should be chosen to be conductive for optimal reproductive performance. The feeding of a proper diet for the reproducing animal begins during their growth and development period and should continue throughout mating, gestation and lactation. (Continue)
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| | Puppy Care Bringing home a puppy can be intimidating for pet parents because of the amount of care, attention and responsibility required. The way you treat your dog as a puppy will affect its behavior as an adult, therefore, proper care and training should begin the minute its paw steps through the front door. (Continue)
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