You’ve made it through whelping, and now you have a basketful of beautiful puppies. Are they healthy? How do you know? Below, I’ll outline 6 recommendations to maximize your puppies’ health in the first 8 weeks. Check for cleft palates A cleft palate is a defect in the roof of the puppy’s mouth. It is…
Category: Dogs
Why Do Puppies Get So Many Vaccines?
The immune system in a healthy animal is constantly searching for potential threats. If the immune system identifies a disease threatening the animal, it produces antibodies that seek out the disease and mark it for destruction. The animal is protected and the immune system saves a “memory” of the disease so it can respond faster…
Do We Need To Go To The Vet Now? A Flow Chart for Whelping Decisions
You’ve fretted, planned, and fretted some more and now the big day is finally here: soon-to-be-momma is in labor! Between you and a pile of happy, healthy puppies lies several hours of anxiety – Is everything progressing smoothly? Is that discharge normal? Is she pushing? Has it been too long? Are the puppies ok? Does…
8 Things To Do Before Breeding Your Dog
There are several key steps that responsible breeders take before planning a pregnancy.