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Mothers provide their offspring with care to promote their survival and good health. Maternal care includes feeding and physical contact that keeps newborn puppies warm. Mothers groom their puppies to keep them clean and to help them nurse and eliminate. She will also...
What do puppies need to thrive? Good nutrition. Learn more in our infographic, which you can download and print to share!! Puppies require adequate nutrients to support rapid growth and development birth to 3-4 weeks of age: the dams’ milk is nutritionally complete to...
Heritable diseases can affect any dog, purebred or not. However, certain dog breeds are more susceptible to specific health issues. Limiting the gene pool to produce dogs with certain traits increases the risks of some conditions. By testing dogs before breeding, you...
Brachycephalic dogs have a shorter snout and face, and a rounder skull compared to other dog breeds. This gives them the “flat-faced” appearance that is a prominent feature of many dog breeds, including Pugs, Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Pekinese and Cavalier King...
A slip lead is a common tool for moving dogs around in kennels, veterinary hospitals, and animal shelters. However, they aren’t especially practical for taking dogs on walks or other places that dogs may go with their new owners. Training your dogs to accept wearing a...
When you breed and raise dogs, you will need different types of veterinary care. This care will depend on your needs and the needs of your dogs. Care is also dependent on their life stage and breeding status. Basic veterinary care Every dog and puppy in your care will...
