Elisa Hedman
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Spring in the kennel: mud, drainage, giardia and coccidia
Thawing ground and spring rain turn runs into mud, and wet, dirty surfaces are where parasites such as giardia and coccidia survive and spread to puppies. How to fix drainage and surfaces, what daily cleaning can and cannot do, why…
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Ticks and tick-borne disease in dogs
Ticks become active as the weather warms, and some carry diseases that can make dogs seriously ill. Where ticks hide, how to check and remove them safely, which diseases they spread, why many vets now recommend year-round prevention, and what…
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Easter and your dog: chocolate, hot cross buns and egg hunts
Easter is one of the riskiest times of year for dogs and chocolate. Why chocolate eggs, raisin-filled hot cross buns, sugar-free sweets and plastic basket grass are dangerous, which spring plants and garden products to watch, how to run a…
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Spring puppy demand: waitlists, deposits and saying no well
Many families start looking for a puppy after the holidays, hoping to bring one home in spring or summer, and inquiries can pile up fast. How to set up a waitlist that is fair and transparent, write deposit terms people…
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Your first dog show: preparing a young dog for show season
The first show season is about building a confident young dog, not winning. Who can enter, how ringcraft and handling classes help, how to teach stacking, gaiting and the judge’s exam, how to protect your dog’s health at shows, and…
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Retained puppy teeth and bite faults: what they mean for breeding
A puppy’s bite can change between eight weeks and seven months, and some faults are painful as well as cosmetic. How to check bites in the litter, what retained baby teeth and dental interlocks are, when early treatment matters, what…
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Dental care from puppy to senior: brushing, chews and vet cleanings
Gum disease is one of the most common problems vets see in dogs, and most of it can be slowed at home. When to start brushing, how often it needs to happen, what chews and diets can and can’t do,…
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Valentine’s Day and your dog: chocolate, flowers and xylitol
Valentine’s Day fills the house with chocolate, sugar-free sweets, drinks and flowers. Which of them are dangerous for dogs and puppies and why, how to keep gifts out of reach, and what to do straight away if your dog eats…
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Taxes and records for hobby breeders: income, expenses and what to keep
Puppy sales are income, and how they are taxed depends on whether your breeding counts as a hobby or a business. How tax authorities in the US, UK, Canada and Australia tell the difference, which records to keep for every…
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Before your puppy comes home: what to buy and how to get ready
The weeks before a puppy comes home are the easiest time to get ready. What to buy and what to skip, how to make your home and yard safe, where the puppy will sleep, and what to agree on with…
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