Why does my Australian Shepherd shed so much in the summer?
To reiterate, your dog can insulate themselves through their undercoat. This keeps them cool in the summer too. That’s why they’re shedding so much, because their undercoat is getting ready for summer. Let’s say you read this too late and you already happened to shave your Australian Shepherd down to their skin.
What should I do if my Australian Shepherd has CEA?
When you do bring your dog home, your veterinarian will probably recommend eye, hip and thyroid exams for your Australian Shepherd puppy, as well as DNA tests to check for CEA. And remember, as the owner, it is your responsibility to protect your dog from one of the most common health problems of all dogs,…
Is it time to give your Australian Shepherd a haircut?
You can’t help but feel bad for your Australian Shepherd panting away. That being said, Australian Shepherd fur is not as simple as a lot of dogs. They’re covered in a thick layer of fur they can’t take off. That has you thinking, is it time to give your Aussie a haircut? Should you ever cut the fur off this breed?
What do Australian Shepherds look like after crossbreeding?
Puppies bred from small Australian Shepherds over generations are the most likely to look like a shrunken version of the standard breed. Those made by introducing dwarfism will usually have very short legs and oversized heads. Whereas crossbreeding to get smaller puppies results in dogs that can inherit any mixture of traits from either parent.
Why do some dogs yawn more than others?
When it comes to dogs, not all yawns are the same. Aside from that, the reasons for yawning are not fully understood (in dogs or in humans). It used to be thought that yawning was a way to replenish oxygen supply in the brain, but science has yet to find any evidence of this.
When you do bring your dog home, your veterinarian will probably recommend eye, hip and thyroid exams for your Australian Shepherd puppy, as well as DNA tests to check for CEA. And remember, as the owner, it is your responsibility to protect your dog from one of the most common health problems of all dogs,…
When to worry about your dog’s excessive panting?
Abnormal panting. Panting is considered abnormal when it occurs for reasons other than heat dissipation, and can be recognized by one or more of the following characteristics: Appears excessive compared to the dog’s normal panting pattern. Occurs at inappropriate times (when the dog is not overly warm)
What happens if an Australian Shepherd goes untreated?
If it goes untreated, it will often progress to complete blindness. Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is classified as a degeneration of the retina, which will eventually lead to blindness. This is uncommon in Australian Shepherds, but has been seen in rare instances.
