Normally female dogs start to go into heat at around 8 months old. On average they will be in heat for 1 – 2 weeks, at which large breeds tend to have more blood discharge compared to smaller dog breeds. Diaper changes are recommended to be minimum 3 times a day.
Posted on October 29, 2021
Nicole Sew
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What do I need to toilet train a puppy? How and what’s the best time to toilet train a puppy?
Posted on October 02, 2021
Nicole Sew
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New furparents might feel the need to shower their puppy often because of their oily and sticky coat. However, a proper dry clean without water is enough; when done right, it can even remove the poo stains on their fur and eye discharge.
Posted on September 14, 2021
Nicole Sew
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A young puppy that is not yet fully toilet trained may often get dirty by accidentally stepping on their own pee and poo. Other than that, they could be messy eaters too. During this unpredictable stage, dry cleaning is the best way to get rid of the mess, instead of showering them every day.
Posted on August 03, 2021
Nicole Sew
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Around 80% of dogs aged 2 years and above start to develop dental problems if we do not practice proper care. We should brush our dog’s teeth once to twice a day. Yes, it should be that often. We can start to train a puppy to accept teeth-brushing when they’re around 4 – 6 months old.
Posted on July 20, 2021
Nicole Sew
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How much do you know about dogs that get tangled hair? Which body parts are more prone to tangled hair? What should you do if there are minor tangled hair? Why shaving is needed?
Posted on June 17, 2021
Nicole Sew
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After a shower, we can use a power blower and a hair dryer to blow-dry your dog’s hair. Start with using the power blower first because it is efficient in blowing water away from the fur, then followed by the hair dryer.
Posted on March 11, 2021
Nicole Sew
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How often should I shower my dog and what shampoo is suitable for puppy use?
Due to our hot and humid weather in Malaysia, we can shower our dog once a week. Showering too often may remove moisture from the skin and cause itchiness.
Posted on January 16, 2021
Nicole Sew
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Compared with dogs with upright ears, dogs with floppy ears tend to get dirty easier because there is less ventilation, especially in the hot and humid weather of Malaysia. Since a majority of the popular pet dog breeds in Malaysia have floppy ears which are also hairy in the ear canal, the amount of ear wax and bacterial growth increases quicker and that will require more maintenance.
Posted on December 01, 2020
Nicole Sew
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Have you ever wondered why certain dog breeds need to have their belly hair shaved while others don’t?
Generally, dog breeds with short muzzle hair do not need their belly hair shaved because they tend to have shorter and less belly hair, so a simple trim would be enough. Examples would include Huskies, Pomeranians, Chow Chows, Beagles, and Jack Russells. If you shave these dogs’ belly hair, their inner thighs will be itchy and irritated because their belly hair are usually rougher in texture.
Posted on November 17, 2020
Nicole Sew
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