IntroductionWelcome! If you're here, you're likely considering bringing an American Staffordshire Terrier into your life, or maybe you already have one and want to know more about how to care for your furry friend. This guidae is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of this amazing breed, from their history and characteristics to training and health considerations. By the time you finish reading, you'll have a solid understanding of what it takes to offer the best environment for your American Staffordshire Terrier, often affectionately known as an AmStaff. This isn't just a manual; it's a journey into the life of ...

Is your dog sick and refusing to eat? This can be a frightening experience for a pet owner and sometimes, there is a fairly simple remedy that will help a sick dog and encourage him to eat.If a dog doesn't eat for a period of time, he will develop a condition known as hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. This can result in unpleasant sensations like weakness, shakiness and dizziness. In some cases, the initial problem that causes the dog to stop eating -- such as an upset stomach -- resolves on its own, but the pet may still refuse to ...

From August 31, 2002 

heat lamp, they can develop hypothermia and die.When you discover that your pet is missing, it's important to perform a thorough search of the entire home. Snakes, lizards and other small reptiles can fit in extremely small spaces. So you'll need to thoroughly search the home, looking in every nook and cranny. Pay special attention to the small areas beneath dressers, bookcases and so forth. Also look in closets.Baseboard heating panels are a common hiding spot due to the warmth, so thoroughly examine the space beneath your baseboard heating panels, radiator, forced hot air registers and other warm spots. In ...

German Shepherds can suffer from any number of common skin infections.The infection can be limited primarily to the outer skin layer, or may penetrate deeper into the subcutaneous levels. In extreme cases, the infection actually occurs under the skin and spreads upward. The result is usually some kind of lesion resulting in a hot spot.Hot spots are a common and easily recognizable problem that are associated with Pyoderma. They appear as red, moist and often itchy spots where hair has been lost or scraped away.The severity of a hot spot can vary depending as much on location as any other ...

I'm hoping that my TEK Artemis is currently pregnant by SGR Fortissimo, so I've been feeding her some extra high-fat, high-protein, nutrition-packed snacks to help her grow a batch of healthy pups. This will be my first home-bred litter as Rizzle Rat Rattery, so I asked some more experienced breeders what they feed their pregnant does. As it turns out, there's a lot of individualization, but the common thread is that fat, protein, and overall calories should be increased during at least the third and final week of a rat's pregnancy.(Note: I'm providing this information for the use of responsible, ...

Many pets are allergic to over-the-counter flea drops, so it's important to know the signs of an allergic reaction or intolerance to flea and tick medications.It can take anywhere from a 24 hours to 72 hours for all symptoms to manifest. Mild symptoms tend to appear within a few hours and then resolve within 72 hours. More severe reactions can last for a longer period of time.Symptoms of an adverse reaction to flea drops include:SalivatingPantingVomitingDiarrheaTremors or seizuresEar twitchingLeg flickingHivesSwelling, often involving the face or pawsRefusal to eat or drinkDepression and lethargyDifficulty walkingSome pets may experience a very mild reaction with ...

Your dog was just neutered, and he's now licking his incision. What do you do next? It's not wise  to allow the licking to continue. Even if your dog only licks his incision occasionally, he's likely to cause a skin infection and possibly damage his stitches enough to require a return visit to the vet, as well as sedation in order to repair the sutures. Some dogs never lick their incisions after castration, but those that do lick should be stopped immediately. Stopping the LickingIf your dog is fairly large, you may be able to put a pair of old, clean ...