Showing posts with label dogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dogs. Show all posts

Saturday, October 8, 2016

Peanut and his Puppy Teeth

Peanut the poodle and his cozy home



Peanut is now more than six months old. He is growing stronger and getting more and more active.  He is forever biting and chewing things around the house.


We were surprised to  discover recently that his puppy teeth have started to fall out.


I checked out an  article ,WHEN WILL MY DOG'S PERMANENT TEETH COME IN,
written by   American Kennel Club and  found the following passage::


At around four months of age -- and it can vary from breed to breed and even from dog to dog -- the 28 puppy teeth are replaced with 42 adult canine teeth, which include the molars. You will see six incisors on the top and bottom (these are the smaller front teeth located between the large fang-like canines). On the other side of the canines (fangs) along each side of the dog's mouth you have smaller pre-molars for ripping and tearing, and rounding out the line-up are the larger molars in the back for grinding.


How interesting it is.  A puppy is just like a baby with two set of teeth, one temporary and one permanent.

Take a closer look at Peanut’s puppy teeth here:   

Peanut's puppy teeth

Saturday, September 10, 2016

Peanut and his Toys






It is not enough just to feed  and provide a comfortable  environment for your pet dog to live.
You need to provide  recreational activities and interact with your dog.


Peanut, a mixed breed,  is no exception; he is given various  toys to bite, table tennis balls for him to chase   around. It is a good way to release his energy, stretch his body and build stamina. The other thing is to avoid your pet from biting your expensive furniture   





One of his favorite playthings  is his toy duck. In this video you can see that we are trying to build strength in his legs and stretch his body. It is also a good opportunity to have fun with your pet and get close.   



Friday, August 26, 2016

Life with Peanut


I am well-dressed



Peanut, as a new member of the family, means additional activities in the house.

Every day we provide five meals for him at regular intervals. Clean water is provided throughout the day. We  have to look for his faeces and urine around  the house and clean up the place daily. As instructed by the vet we send him for vaccination and deworming according to schedule. He is provided with toys to chew and  a bed to sleep in. We bathe him and trim his nails.

Recently after a bath his ears were inflamed. We sent him to the vet for examination and was given ear drops to apply. We have to be careful not to let water get into his ears.

With peanut around  we also find more happiness in the house.      

We talk to him like talking to a a small baby, Peanut may not be able to talk but he understands
well. Peanut also likes to go for a joy ride in our car. He is fascinated by the views along the way.

Every day when  I go to work he will be at the door to see me driving off. When I come back he is at the door to greet me. It is heart-warming for me and I must say life is better with a dog at home.   

Owning a dog is just like looking after an infant. It’s  joyful and delightful  but you have to take good care of him so that he can be healthy, happy and energetic while growing up