Did you know that your dog could get worms just being around your yard? It is possible for your dog to pick up worms from fleas, lizards, rats, and mice also. Heartworms can be transmitted from the bite of a single mosquito. Tapeworm can be transmitted to your dog from a single flea bite.

Did you know that there are 5 stages of coat in the longcoat Chihuahua and that they don't have "full coat" until at least three years old?

Did you know that you're spayed Bitch may need Hormone Replacement Therapy just as human women do following a hysterectomy?

Did you know that vasectomy and tubal ligation is available for your dog but be aware that while these methods will ensure sterility they will not affect the normal sex drive?

Did you know that bathing your dog in commercial detergent could be fatal? This is because some detergent has a substance called Ethyl Alcohol. This substance breaks down the lipid (fat) layer under the skin allowing an excess amount of detergent to be absorbed into the blood stream. This in turn causes problems with the central nervous system, leading to severe depression, coma, and eventually death.

Did you know that a puppy that appears to be stillborn could be resuscitated? As long as there is some colour showing even if it is blue around the face and feet. A puppy that is and flaccid and white usually can't be saved.

Did you know that dogs grieve the loss or death of their kennel mates? Almost half (46%) of all dogs suffer decreased appetite, 43% lose their confidence, 39% sleep more, 30% bark more, 34% bark less. Well over half (64%) seek out and ask for more attention and affection from people.

Did you know that dogs can suffer from epilepsy, although it is rarely seen under 18 months of age? The fits have a fairly regular occurrence, whether this is once a week or once a year. The Fits vary greatly in their severity. Tablets are available that will give the epileptic dog some quality of life and enable the owners to control and cope with this condition.

Did you know that in the average adult dog it takes approximately 18 hours for food to pass through the digestive system. This is the fundamental reason that it is recommended to feed dogs only once a day.

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