Demodicosis is an inflammatory dog disease caused by demodex canis and demodex injai. It occurs when large number of demodicosis sps inhabit hair follicles and sebaceous glands. These demodex mites are transmitted from mother to puppies during nursing within 72 hours after birth. Immunosuppression, natural or iatrogenic can precipitate the disease. In some cases Secondary bacterial deep folliculitis, furunculosis or cellulitis may occur leading to guarded prognosis. There are 3 forms of demodicosis seen in dogs. 1,Localised demodicosis 2, Juvenile-onset generalised demodicosis 3,Adult onset generalised demodicosis. In the case...
Aging is a normal part of everyone's life, and at some point all dogs become seniors. It is the natural process of things and every owner should be prepared for it. It is important to remember that many physiological changes occur during the aging process that your canine companion will experience. These include: Lack of energy Reduced hearing Changes in eyesight Arthritis Obesity Dental problems Cancers Cardiac and kidney diseases All dogs are not considered seniors at the same age, it mainly depends on the breed and the dogs unique traits. Small breeds at 10 - 11 years of age Medium sized breeds at 8 - 10 years Gaint breeds at 5 - 6 years of age Special care should be taken to the dogs when they...
Estrous cycle in dogs start when the dog attains to the age of puberty. Normally, the average age of puberty is about 6 months but varies from breed to breed. Smaller breeds attains at the earliest age than large and gaint breeds. Most of the dogs come to heat twice a year or 6 months interval although vary from breed to breed and other conditions of animal ( disease, obesity etc). It takes upto 2years of age for attaining regular cycles. There is no time in a year for domesticated animals except breeds like basenji, tibetan mastiffs which typically tend to cycle in the spring. Stages : Proestrus Estrus Diestrus Anestrus In orderly manner. Proestrus: During this period one or several follicles of the ovary starts to grow. Their number is species specific. This phase lasts for ...
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