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Bones are not essential to the health of the dog. The food elements contained in bones are already present in other foods that are routinely fed. True, the dog loves bones. He particularly enjoys the bone marrow and relishes it with the same enthusiasm that a child does candy. However, bone chips may lodge in the throat, scratch the delicate membranes that line the digestive system, or otherwise be the source of considerable annoyance. So to maintain the health of the pet it is best to deprive it of this pleasure. If the owner feels badly about depriving the dog of a bone, then the least harm can be done by letting the animal play with a small section of one of the large leg bones of an ox. Usually these bones are so thick that the ordinary dog can only toy with them and not chew them to bits. But the teeth and jaws of many dogs are so strong that they can mutilate almost any bone. In such cases, the feeding of bones can do nothing but harm.
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The body of a dog contains most of its vital organs. The heart, lungs, stomach, and intestines are located there. So too are its sex organs, kidneys, and bladder. The 13 ribs of the dog's chest wrap around the heart and lungs. Since these organs influence the animal's speed and stamina, chest size can be an indication of these traits.
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The vaccination history of your dog is an important document. If you happen to not know the history, you may want to consult your veterinary surgeon regarding vaccination right away. A general check up will also be helpful to see if your puppy is in good health condition before giving the vaccines. Having a good health is an important factor to make the vaccines work for your dog or puppy.
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Female dogs come into heat twice a year, for periods of approximately three weeks. The heat period is easily recognized by the obvious enlargement of the external female organs and the persistent discharge of a variable amount of blood. Meticulous animals constantly clean themselves during this period, so that often no blood is apparent. But the owner will rarely overlook the enlargement of the female organs. During this period dogs also show a certain amount of restlessness and increase in appetite.
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Spaying the female is a major surgical operation, in which the reproductive organs are removed through an incision in the abdominal wall. It is best to have the animal hospitalized for about a week, or at least until the stitches are removed. Altering male dogs is also a major surgical operation, in which the testicles are removed through an incision in the scrotum. These operations are performed under general anaesthesia, so there is no pain associated with them. In spaying, after the anaesthetic wears off, there is naturally some discomfort caused by the sutures and bandages. But dogs have remarkable recuperative powers. After a day or two, the inconveniences of the surgery appear to give them only casual concern, and they remain as active as the normal animal until sutures and bandages are removed.
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