Care of the Bitch after Whelping Pregnancy and nursing puppies constitute a severe strain on the mother’s health. Though most mothers handle the task admirably, the wise owner can take certain precautions to protect the health of both mother and puppies. Consider these important points in post-natal care. Diet: Feed a growth diet […]
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Normal Birth in Dogs Preparations for Whelping: Begin preparations for delivery of puppies before the female gives birth. A whelping box should be provided for the mother to being sleeping in to ensure the birth of the puppies in the area you have chosen. This box should be relatively small, with sides 6 to […]
I received a question on this today, so I will post the handouts we use here at KVC. This is the first of three. Normal Gestation in Dogs Gestation is the period when the young are developing in the mother’s uterus. In dogs, gestation normally lasts 9 weeks (63 days). However, puppies may be delivered […]
I had ordered a couple of these to tie on to my dog, but I found a better alternative. You see, most of the time, my dog Cady sleeps in her favorite spots — spots that are a long way from the traffic pattern. There are other times when she randomly decides to sleep between […]
I got excited this week. I got excited because I got the opportunity to fix something that really needed fixing. You might think that happens all the time, but you don't always see such a great opportunity to handle a painful situation in such a rapid fashion. This is Dawson. When his loving owner "inherited" […]