Dr. Emmanuel Fontaine, DVM

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How Do You Watch a Postpartum Dam’s Recovery in the First Three Weeks?

The first three weeks after whelping decide her long-term health. What to watch on the dam, day by day, before a problem becomes an emergency.

When Should You Give Calcium to Queening Cats?

When calcium actually helps a queen in labor, when it does nothing, and when it does harm. The timing most cat breeders get wrong.

The Neonatal Game-Changer: APGAR Scores for Puppies & Kittens

A one-minute score at birth tells you which puppies and kittens need help now. The neonatal tool that turns guesswork into action.

How Big Will My Puppy Get? A Complete Growth Guide

Growth curves, breed math, and the science behind a puppy’s adult size, so you can feed and counsel buyers with confidence.

Can You Use a Pregnancy Test on a Dog?

Can a drugstore test confirm a canine pregnancy? The myths, the science of relaxin, and what actually works to diagnose a litter.

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