Can an adult Golden Retriever live in a small home? Monthly cost?

Unfortunately fleas only hop on the body of your pet when they want to feed, then they hop off again and stay in your pet's environment. So it could be that he only picked up one flea at the groomer or several, even if you do not find any more on your dog. So you need to treat all pets in the household as well as the environment (which contains the fleas, their eggs and larvae). Here is a selection of effective flea preventatives: Spot-ons and/or chews Advantage, Advantix Advantage Multi (Advocate in the UK) Frontline (ticks as well) Bravecto spot on (ticks as well) - for cats, in tablet form for dogs Simparica, Nexgard Revolution (stronghold in the UK) Tablets: comfortis (will only kill fleas once) Collar: Seresto (ticks as well) As for being overweight: You should take your dog to the vet for an exam, as he may have a thyroid condition very common to Golden Retrievers. This can be ruled out by a blood test. Your vet can then also advise you on which food would be best for your dog and how much exercise he would need in order to lose weight.

I calculate about 1,400 kCal per day for a moderately active 75 lb dog with an ideal body condition. An overweight dog who is a couch potato would need fewer calories. The appropriate amount of fat varies but is usually between 20-30% of the calories. Unless Rowen requires a very low fat diet I probably wouldn’t worry about the extra fat from the fish oil. The appropriate dose depends on what you’re using it for and the EPA and DHA contents of the particular capsule.

These are very long days to expect a dog to be left alone, especially in such a hot climate and you should think very carefully before adopting any dog (puppy or adult) on a tight budget with limited access to veterinary facilities - it is important to always expect the unexpected. It may be worth contacting local shelters to see if they need volunteer help when you are not in college or if they have dogs which need fostering (ensure that they would then be providing back up for veterinary fees and other expenses if required)

A maintenance diet would be 1 cup (8 ounces) of dry food per 30lbs body weight daily. For example, if Rooney weighs 60lbs then he would need 2 cups of food daily. This amount can be adjusted up or down based on activity, body weight and body condition.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Charlie. First, it is fine to switch dog food brands, but you will need to transition slowly. You should mix the foods and gradually change the proportions of old and new. This will help to prevent any vomiting or diarrhea from the the change. Next, he should eat a large breed puppy food to best meet his nutritional needs. Personally, I use Purina, Hill's, Royal Canin or Iams. These are large companies with veterinarians on staff to research and formulate their diets. They also tend to offer of a variety of products to fit different budgets. I hope this information helps!

Because Ghontu is eating a high quality food, she does not need any multivitamins. Too many vitamins can have adverse effects on her growth, and it's not recommended to give them to dogs unless they are suffering from a nutritional deficiency.

Oh my goodness, too much cuteness!!! Any of the premium dog foods are good. The pet food industry has come a very long way in recent years. I am a personal fan of Purina foods. Which ever food you choose I would recommend that it be one specifically formulated for large breed dogs. As far as how much to feed, the recommendations on the bag are generally a good guideline. You just want to make sure that you are weighing Toby every couple of weeks and adjusting the amount of food accordingly. The goal is to ensure that he is receiving his nutrients, but also to make sure he is not an overweight puppy (or adult). His hips and joints will thank you later. I have included a link to a great nutrition website below. Hope this helps! https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/companion/our-services/nutrition-support-service/body-condition-muscle-condition-score-charts