Kateryna Zabashta
Dog Breeder
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How to
Know when a Dog Is Done Giving Birth
Dogs rarely need human help to give birth. Despite this, you should still recognize when a dog has stopped whelping so that you can care for the dog and puppies. A dog in labor will experience contractions and restlessne...
What to Expect After Your Dog Gives Birth: Behavior Explained
Learn what to watch for and when to see the vet after whelpingThere’s nothing more beautiful than witnessing your beloved dog give birth to a litter of pups. And while this process is totally natural and you may not ha...
How to Know if Your Dog is Pregnant: Early Signs & Testing
Easy ways to find out if your dog is pregnant at home and at the vetYour dog’s been acting different lately, and you know she spent the last few weekends with her male dog friend. Could she be pregnant? No matter what ...
How to
Pick Up a Puppy
When you're picking up a puppy to hold him, you want to be gentle. Puppies, like babies, can be easily hurt. In addition, you also want to know what to do when you're picking up a puppy to bring it home to live with you....
How to
Identify a French Bulldog
Easy ways to spot a purebred French BulldogThe French bulldog, one of the most popular dog breeds in the world, is a non-sporting breed. Known for their "bat ears" and other key traits, they can be distinguished from oth...
How to
Care for a Pregnant Dog
Properly caring for a pregnant dog is essential to a successful breeding process. Thorough care throughout gestation, which can be from 55 to 72 days, as well as proper preparation for delivery are key. Before your dog d...
How to
Feed a Pregnant Dog Shortly Before Labor
Feeding a pregnant dog correctly is an important part of her prenatal care. You need to make sure that she gets all of the nutrition she needs to develop the puppies and to produce milk to feed them after they are born. ...
How to
Bathe a Newborn Puppy
Is there anything cuter than a newborn puppy? If you've got a litter of puppies at home, you're probably wondering how best to keep them clean. While you usually won't need to do anything at all because their mother will...