Weaning is an important stage in dog development, and maximizing the welfare of dams and their offspring can promote adult dog well-being. During the weaning process, puppies begin consuming semi-solid food at around three weeks of age, and they typically are separated from their dams between six and eight weeks of age for re-homing. This coincides with a stage in puppy development that involves critical learning and has long-term implications for behavioral wellness as adults. To optimize the well-being of puppies as well as adult dogs, it is essential to consider the weaning ages and practices used as well as their relationship to developmental processes. Hurt M, Stella J, Croney C. (2015, September). Implications of Weaning Age for Dog Welfare. World Pet Association, Pet Food Institute Continue Reading Implications of Weaning Age for Dog Welfare – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Hawthorne, A. J., Booles, D., Nugent, P. A. et al (2004) Body-weight changes during growth of puppies of different breeds. Journal of Nutrition, 134, 2027S-2030S. Continue Reading Body-Weight Changes During Growth of Puppies of Different Breeds
Williams, K., & Downing, R. (n.d.). Feeding Growing Puppies. Retrieved from https://vcacanada.com/know-your-pet/feeding-growing-puppies nutrition Continue Reading Feeding Growing Puppies
Howdini (Producer). (2011, July 8). How To Feed a Puppy – How To Choose the Best Puppy Food [Video file]. Retrieved from How To Feed a Puppy – How To Choose the Best Puppy Food. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=04Oi6DSwPKo Continue Reading How to Feed a Puppy – How to Choose the Best Puppy Food
Maximizing Success in the Breeding Kennel and Show Ring: Vital Health Care and Management of Competitive Dogs, Presented at the Iams Breeders’ Symposium Series Nutrition Continue Reading Maximizing Success in the Breeding Kennel and Show Ring: Vital Health Care and Management of Competitive Dogs
