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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...
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...
Most dogs have no problems with medications prescribed by a veterinarian. But some dogs can experience serious side effects due to a genetic mutation in the MDR1 gene. What is the MDR1 gene? The MDR1 gene codes for a protein that helps remove toxins from cells....
