WHELPING BOXES VS WHELPING POOLS I personally like to use a plastic baby pool to whelp our medium breed puppies because their easy to move around, clean and the plastic material moves with my Dams which seems to help because we’ve never had any issues with Mom laying on her puppies and smothering them. Yes, […]
Treating Coccidia With 12.5% Sulfadimethoxine and Dyne – Dosage Instructions 12.5% Sulfadimethoxine is an antibiotic drug used in chickens, turkeys, cattle and both dogs and cats for the treatment of a number of different bacterial infections, including bronchitis, pneumonia, the infection of a wound or physical injury, salmonilla, and outbreaks of coccidiosis. This page is about […]
After Whelping – Worries and Concerns…?! FAQ Copyright: Diana Stevens – March 2013. Wylanbriar Labradors (Or, the questions I’m most commonly asked at this very stressful time….!) • All Pictures included are by ©Dreamydoodles This is an article about whelping puppies written by a long time breeder of Labradors named Diane Stevens. It’s written for new and […]
How to put Weight on your Dog Some Doodles and Poodles can be really picky eaters and a challenge to keep weight on! So in these cases, I’ll say… Bring out the….. Satin Balls! “Satin Balls” have historically been a popular recipe amongst dog breeders and show dog owners alike and have been used to […]
FEEDING THE GESTATING AND LACTATING DOG FAQ FOR DOG BREEDERS by Gail Kuhlman, Ph.D., P.A.S. There are many factors Dog Breeders need to consider when achieving optimal breeding performance. These factors include: genetics, health, environment, management and the feeding of a proper diet. Breeders should screen animals for genetic faults and abnormalities prior to breeding. […]
The Puppy Aptitude Test WHAT IS PUPPY APTITUDE TESTING? The Volhard “Puppy Aptitude Test or “PAT” was created by Joachim and Wendy Volhard as a way to test behavioral tendencies and predict what a puppy will be like as an adult also commonly called a “Puppy Temperament Test” or “Puppy Personality Test”. The test is […]
Recommended Vaccinations Protocol for Puppies This page includes Dr. Dodd’s Vaccine Protocol for Puppies and Dogs. Maternal immunity lasts until 8-14 weeks of age, so being vaccinated at 6 weeks will neutralize the vaccine and only give (0-38%) protection. Vaccination at 6 weeks will also delay the timing of the first highly effective vaccine. Vaccinating […]
Homeopathic Recipes for Dog Breeders – Lactating Dams and Fading Puppies Miracle Liver Elixer for Fading Puppies #1 Start with a piece of raw or frozen raw beef liver. Put it in a pan with a cup of water, add more water if needed (this will depend on the size of liver your cooking) Simmer […]
Coccidia and Giardia in Puppies and Dogs – Information and Treatment Two of the most frustrating but common parasites your puppy might be hosting are Giardia and Coccidia. These are not worms, but two species of protozoa – single-celled organisms that reproduce in the intestines of infected animals and shed their spores into the environment […]