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The temperature of dogs may be taken with an ordinary human rectal thermometer. The thermometer should be shaken down until the reading is no more than about 96 degrees, the mercury tip is covered with vaseline, the thermometer is inserted into the rectum and allowed to remain in this position for about one or two minutes, then removed and read.
On the inside corner of the eyeball is a membrane that is called the third eyelid or the nictitating membrane. This third eyelid acts as the windshield wiper of the eye by wiping away any foreign matter that may find its way to the surface of the eyeball. It can be seen rather easily when the animal repeatedly opens and closes its eyes. Underneath this third eyelid is the Gland of Harder or, as it is commonly called, the haw. The Gland of Harder is never seen unless it is inflamed or tumefied. When it is so affected, it appears as an unsightly, swollen protrusion at the inside corner of the lid. If the swelling does not recede after a couple of days of treatment with washings of boricacid solution or applications of boricacid eye ointment, it is advsisable to have the veterinarian remove it surgically. This is a rather simple operation.
TUG TOYS. These toys are best for dogs that like to grab hold and never let go. Available in rope-like designs.
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If your pet dog has large, smelly stool, is gaseous, burps often, sheds constantly, is prone to ear and skin infections, has either no energy or is hyperactive and if his immune system is weak, something may be wrong with your pet’s diet. Although any or a combination of these symptoms may occur occasionally, having them recur often is a cause for concern and reviewing your pet’s diet is one of the first things you should look into.
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The head and body of a dog are connected by its neck. The neck may be long or short, depending on the size of the seven bones that support it. The length of the vocal cords in the neck is a factor influencing the pitch and loudness of a dog's voice--its barks, grunts, and howls.
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A mother dog protects her puppy around six to twelve weeks after birth. She has passed on her immunity mechanism to her puppies by providing disease-fighting antibodies in her first milk. This is called the Maternally Derived Antibody (MDA) or known as “passive immunity.” After those weeks of immunity, MDA fades and the puppy is left to protect itself and soon, vaccination takes over the mother’s role in providing protection.
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