Nutritional needs and diet recommendations for dogs at various life stages.
Weaning diarrhea is a predictable microbiome transition event, not a failure. Pancreatic enzymes mature by week 8, gut bacteria reset over 2 to 3 weeks, and 75% of puppies carry 2 or more pathogens simultaneously. A 7-day gradual food transition, targeted probiotics, and fecal PCR testing at week 5 or 6 transform reactive troubleshooting into proactive support.
Discover the crucial battle against gastro-intestinal parasites in breeding kennels, emphasizing the significance for canine breeders. Gastro-intestinal parasites, including Toxocara canis, pose significant challenges, adopting strategies like hypobiosis and resistant eggs to thrive alongside dogs. These parasites not only threaten canine health but also pose zoonotic risks to humans, especially vulnerable groups, leading to the larva migrans phenomenon. Highlighting simple yet effective preventive measures, such as proper deworming and hygiene practices, this blog underscores the importance of awareness and action in mitigating these risks in kennel environments.
Transitioning puppies from milk to solid food is crucial for their health and development. Our blog shares expert advice on optimal weaning practices, highlighting the importance of timing, progression, meal frequency, hygiene, and specialized nutrition. These insights aim to reduce weaning stress and prevent common issues like diarrhea, ensuring a smooth transition for your puppies. Perfect for breeders looking to enhance their weaning process.
In the world of canine breeding, encountering a puppy with a missing testicle, known as ectopic testis or cryptorchidism, is not uncommon, affecting 1.2 to 5% of male pups. This condition, where one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum, can have significant implications. For breeders, it means such individuals should not be bred due to the potential spread of unfavorable genetics and should be neutered to prevent health risks like testicular tumors and torsion.
Discover a true tale of unexpected lessons in dog breeding from a vet student's perspective. Learn how a chance encounter led to a newfound understanding of the importance of proper nutritional management during a dog's pregnancy.
DR. EMMANUEL FONTAINE 