A number of non-infectious causes can result in diarrhea. These include lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, hyperthyroidism, and a number of medications. In most cases, stool cultures to confirm the exact cause are not required.
Most dogs are first bred between the 10th and 14th day after the onset of proestrus. As long as the bitch will accept the male, mating every other day for a total of two or three matings is generally considered sufficient. However, signs of proestrus are not obvious in some bitches.
Can a dog get pregnant her first heat cycle? A dog can get pregnant in her first cycle. Ideally, she should not be bred until about 24 months when she is out of adolescence. In addition, she should not be bred unless she will truly add to the quality of her breed in form, function and health.