Hi Alina S
I have a kennel of sled dogs. 4 Racing mutts, 15 northern spitz breeds. I use them for going to the store, hauling wood, hunting, family R&R, in short, how I make my living.
I have been doing this for 20 years. I have been responsible for literally hundreds of dogs throughout my life. I wont say that I am the leading authority on dog health but I have been around and working with dogs since I was a little kid.
I also encourage waiting till you dog healthier to surgically remove his testicles.
My being a male human have a problem with that.
As well, the few sled dogs I did neuter usually died earlier than the ones I didn’t.
Average life of 10yrs for nueter/spay as opposed to 14 for intact.
I don’t know why. Never bothered to ask the vet. Kinda didn’t trust neither he nor she since they were the 1s that suggested “for health reasons” to do it.
Limping,… Nail/s cut too short? Hip disease? Roughly handled? Wait till he’s healthier.
Soft stools, I no longer like feeding my dogs commercial dogfood. It seems to detract from their health. They alway had soft to runny stools, high body temp, poor hair conditions, skin problems to name but a few issues.
However I do know from experience that switching brands or even formula requires chipping.
I am truly sorry if anyone becomes angered, insulted, hurt by my comments.
My intent for this post is to share and hopefully assist other dog lovers assist their dogs live a healthier and/or longer and/or more productive life.
HAGD
1 month, 2 weeks ago
