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Colostrum, Immunity, and a Window We Cannot Get Back What every breeder should understand about a newborn puppy’s first and most important meal. There is something rather extraordinary about watching a newborn puppy find its way to its mother’s milk. Eyes closed, ears still developing, and only minutes into the Read more
The first 24 hours of a puppy’s life are critical, particularly when it comes to colostrum intake, early nutrition, and establishing a healthy start. Careful observation is important, but accurate records can reveal concerns that might otherwise go unnoticed. To accompany our article, The First 24 Hours: Colostrum, Immunity, and Read more
Looking Beyond Fading Puppy Syndrome Recognizing the earliest warning signs, understanding what may be happening, and knowing when a struggling newborn needs more than our best intentions. Most experienced breeders have encountered, or at least heard about, the puppy that simply doesn’t seem to be doing as well as its Read more
Early Warning Signs & Emergency Response Newborn puppies can decline with alarming speed, and the earliest signs of trouble are not always obvious. A puppy that seems unusually quiet, nurses less enthusiastically, or fails to gain weight may be telling us something important. Recognizing those subtle changes—and knowing when to Read more
Birth Weights, Growth Patterns, and the Early Warning Signs We Shouldn’t Ignore There are few pieces of equipment in a whelping room quite as unremarkable as a digital kitchen scale. It doesn’t have the sophistication of an ultrasound machine or the apparent importance of the emergency supplies we’ve carefully assembled Read more
Why Temperature Matters More Than We Realize Understanding neonatal temperature, the dangers of chilling, and why keeping puppies warm involves considerably more than turning up the heat. There is something particularly comforting about a litter of newborn puppies sleeping together in a warm whelping box, tucked against their mother, occasionally Read more
Creating a Safe, Comfortable Environment for Newborn Puppies Keeping newborn puppies warm is essential, but warmer isn’t always better. Successful temperature management means balancing the needs of the puppies with the comfort of their mother while avoiding the dangers of both chilling and overheating. To accompany our article, Warmth Before Read more