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 […]
DIY – How to Make NO-SEW Elevated Dog Beds out of PVC pipes! This elevated PVC dog bed is very easy to make and there’s absolutely no sewing involved. It does take a couple people to accomplish and can make a great family or volunteer project. Maybe something you can talk your boyfriend/husband/wife/teen to help you […]
Natural Dewormer and Flea Killer – Diatomaceous Earth 100% Effective – Safe – Organic Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is the answer to Non-Toxic, Safe Elimination of Fleas, Ticks, Bed Bugs, Lice, Ants, Aphids and Other Pests, as well as Parasites. Internal worms like whipworms, pinworms, and roundworms can be a real problem and negatively affect […]
Multiple Dog Homes and Pack Order Once upon a time, all our dogs’ ancestors were wild animals that lived in packs. It was critically important to pack survival that they get along well with each other. Even a minor injury from an aggressive pack mates tooth could become infected and cause the disability and death of a […]
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. […]
Recommended Puppy Supplies Checklist This is our Puppy Supplies Checklist – The Puppy Products I think are the BEST and recommend you buy and setup before your new puppy comes home. Being prepared helps so much! On your puppies first day home you don’t want to be running around trying to figure out what you need. […]
Do-it-Yourself Dog Toys Dog toys can be costly and often don’t last very long, they either get destroyed or lost in the back yard or behind the couch. Or worse.. you spend a bunch of money on a fancy dog toy and your dog shows no interest in your expensive doggy gift. So, why waste […]
What Age Is Best for Puppy Socialization? Puppies are most accepting of new experiences between 3 and 12 weeks old. After that age, they become much more cautious of anything they haven’t yet encountered. From about 12 to 18 weeks old the opportunity to easily socialize the puppy ends-and with each passing week it becomes […]