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Dog Flashcards

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Purebred pros

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More predictable

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Purebred cons

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More genetic issues

More $ to maintain

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Mutt pros

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Often healthier
Cost less
Readily available

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Mutt cons

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Less predictable (appearance and personality)

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How many recognized breeds

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170 breeds recognized by CKC (Canadian Kennel Club)
And
AKC (American Kennel Club)

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Designer breeds

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Deliberate crosses
Not bred long enough to truly be predictable
Ex: Labradoodle , Golden Doodle

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7 groups of dogs recognized by the AKC/CKC

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1) herding
2) hounds
3) sporting
4) terriers
5) toy breeds
6) working dogs
7) non sporting

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Herding

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Like to herd, high energy, loyal

Ex: border collies, shepards (German)

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Hounds

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Used for hunting, good sense of smell, vocal, smart

Ex: blood hound, grey hound, Basset Hound

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Sporting dogs

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Active, playful, intelligent

Retrievers (golden, labs), spaniels

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Terriers

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Smart/stubborn, high energy, bred for hunting vermin

Jack Russel , west highland white, cairn terrier

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Toy breeds

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Small, vocal, fragile

King Charles spaniel, chihuahua, shih tzu

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Working dogs

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High activity, often need space, bred to have a job

Saint Bernard, Newfoundland, great Danes

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Non sporting

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Hard to categorize, not many similarities

Dalmatian, American Eskimo, chow chow

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Choosing a dog - what resources are available to owners

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1) CKC/AKC websites (purebred info, breeders, dog care)
2) websites
3) veterinarian
4) breeders
Make sure comfortable with contract
Research good breeders
Registered with CKC?
Knowledgable
Do they interview you
Genetic screening
5) Calgary humane society
6) pet stores

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Importance of booking a veterinary consult before buying a puppy

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Discuss getting a pet, what to get, from where?

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Human-pet bond

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In general, a great thing
Good company
Keeps owners active, engaged
Keeps people independent for longer

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If human - animal bind excessive

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Dog too bonded - seperation anxiety

Owner too bonded - can become unable to function if pet sick/dies

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Dog travelling restraint

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Car? Seat belt? Carrier strapped in?

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Travelling in air plane

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Approved carrier
Get pet sized to carrier / restrained before long trip
No sedation allowed?

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Motion sickness

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See drooling, vomit, anxiety

Anti-emetics

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Desensitization with travelling

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Get used to car, short rides

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Anxiety

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Desensitization + counter conditioning 
Get used to car rides first; give treats, toys 
Pheromone spray (DAP) 
Thundershirt 
Calming agents (zylkene, rescue remedy) 
If really bad: sedatives/tranquilizers
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Travel

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Geographical diseases 
Certain infections in some areas 
Vaccinations (leptospirosis,Lyme) 
Deworming (hw prevention ) 
Ask vet
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International

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Check country regulations 
Need IhC (international health certificate) 
Passports? Special vaccines? Deworming?
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Hotels

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Pet friendly?
Any special requirements?
Can’t leave pet alone?
Need crate?

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What to do when you lose a pet

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Make sure pets have tattoos/microchips 
Have collar/harness with tags 
Posters/pictures 
Call/visit local shelter 
Leave out articles of clothing (with scent), litter box
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Activities to do with dogs

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1) dog shows
2) obedience training
3) agility
4) tracking
5) herding

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Dog shows

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Pure bred dogs (usually in tact)

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Obedience training

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Sit, stay, come (all dogs should have)

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Agility

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Good for high energy dogs “obstacle course”

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Tracking

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Great for dogs with good nose - hound trials

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Herding

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Great to increase exercise for mental stimulation

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Different forms of exercise

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1) running: active, healthy dogs
Make sure to train gradually
2) swimming : low impact
Cautions within water itself - cleanliness? Temperature? Salt water?
3) walking, hiking: low impact to higher impact

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Off leash park pros

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Good socialization, mental stimulation

Good exercise

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Cons of off leash parks

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Badly trained dogs 
Issue with dog fights 
Disease risk: parasites, KC, unvaccinated dogs 
Someone might steal your dog 
Pet poisoning
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Dental care

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Tooth brushing 
Dental diet 
Dental treats 
Water additives 
Sprays, gels, wipes
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38
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NT

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Once monthly for average dog

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39
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Grooming

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How often ?
Varies by dog
Coat type/length
Lifestyle (hiking, swimming)

40
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Tools

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Softer brushes for short hair

Double coat: need stronger brush to get through layers

41
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Bathing

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How often
Varies by dog
Avoid over bathing (can dry out coat, make more oily)
Wash every 6-8 weeks , avoid dog shampoo
Avoid eye contact with eyes, ears, mouth/nose

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Clicker training

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Train pet that a “click” equals something good (food)

43
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Dog adolescence

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Puberty: 6 months
Become fertile, start showing sexual behaviours
Spay/neuter should be done around this time

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Seperation anxiety

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Try to use pheromones (DAp, adaptil)
Thundershirt
Calming supplements (zylkene, rescue remedy)
Increase exercise (make sure physically/mentally tired

45
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Desensitization to counter condition

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Act like leaving then don't 
Leave and come right back 
Gradually increase stimulus 
Try to change mindset 
Gets special treat/toy when gone 
Radio/tv 
Scavenger hunts 
See behaviouralist or vet
46
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Adult dog emergencies

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Insurance or money set aside

Know where emergency clinics located

47
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Insurance

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Do asap before any pre existing issue
Research plans, find best fit
Follow preventative care instructions, or void

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Vacation pet sitter

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In home or not
Reliable?
Does pet know person

49
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Vacation kennel

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Reputable?
Expensive
Pet familiar with

50
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Socialization

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Start at 5 weeks
Expose to as much as possible by 12 weeks
Fear aggression stems from lack of socialization

51
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Senior pet

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Typically considered at 7 depends on breed

5 extra large dogs, 9 small dogs

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Common clinical signs as aging

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Lethargy 
Anorexia 
Pu/pd 
Behaviour change 
Walking into things 
Coat chang
53
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Euthanasia

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Consider if concern for qol

Terminal illness

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Evaluating qol

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Good vs bad days
How bad are bad days
Able to control pain?
What does pet enjoy to do

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Genetic issues

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Screen before breeding

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Brachycephalic

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Respiratory issues
Obesity
Joint is

57
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Giant breeds

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Joint issues
GDV
Eye issues

58
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Cavalier King Charles spaniel

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Mitral valve insufficiency
Eye issues
Joint issues

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Doberman pinscher

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Heart issues

Clotting issues

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Boxer

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Allergies
Cancer
Digestive issues

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Chihuahua

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Brain skull issues

Eye issues

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MDR1

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Multi drug resistance gene
Collies, shelties
Problem with brain barrier- drugs (anesthetics ) can enter brain and cause issues

63
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Test for hip dysplasia

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X-rays

64
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Test for eye defects

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Done by veterinary ophthalmologist

CeRf canine eye registry foundation

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MDR-1 defect

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Check swab or come in to clinic and get blood test done

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Breeding proesteous

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Body getting ready for heat
Last few days to 2 weeks

May see behaviour change, vulva swelling , blood

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Estrus

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Heat 
Bitch allows mating 
Behaviour change, enlarged vulva 
Fertile stage 
Few days to a few weeks
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Diestrus

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Body prepares for pregnancy or inactivity
Vulva returns to normal
Lasts 60 days to 2 months

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Anestrus

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Sexual inactivity

Few to several months

70
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How many cycles do small dogs have

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3-4

71
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How many cycles do large dogs have

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1-2

72
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When to send bitch to make

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During proestrus

73
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Artificial insemination

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Start hormone testing to test when should be bred

74
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How often to mate in estrus

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Daily or every other day

75
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Tie

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Normal
Bulbs glands swells and keeps the tie
Leave alone and do not pull apart
Half an hour normal

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Pseudo pregnancy

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False pregnancy
Body thinks pregnant but not
Can occur if mated or no mated

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C/s of pseudo pregnancy

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Mammary gland enlargement with no milk production
Behaviour changes
Increased appetite
Weight gain

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Diagnoses of pseudo pregnancy

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Ultrasound after 16 days 
Will show pregnancy 
Blood testing (relaxin) at 28 days 
Palpation at 20-30 days 
X-ray at 45 days
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Gestation

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Period of time of pregnancy to whelping

63 days

80
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Do dogs have menopause

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No can get pregnant at any age

81
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Unwanted pregnancy

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Let pregnancy happen, let bitch have pups, spay after
Surgical abortion- spay
Chemical abortion-

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Prevent pregnancy

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Best to spay (most effective)
Don’t let around in tact males
Birth control drugs, but are risky

83
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Do dogs have pregnancy tests

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No, because hormones are different

84
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Prenatal exams

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Examine bitch and stud before breeding (confirm healthy, genetic tests)

85
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Whelping

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Prepare box 2 weeks before due 
In quiet, warm area 
Bitch able to get in/out, pups can't 
Will need to heat area after whelping 
Start feeding bitch in area/get comfortable 
Towels /pee pads on top 
Check temp
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Whelping stage number 1

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May see restlessness
Bitch may vomit
Behavioural changes
24 hours after contractions start

87
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Whelping stage 2

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Contractions. See weak contractions (off/on) when active contractions

88
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Whelping stage 3

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Expel placenta. Should have 1 placenta per pup

89
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Signs of dystocia

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4 hours between pups 
2 hours weak contractions 
30 minute active contractions 
See puppy in canal and not born within 10 minutes 
Green discharge before first pup 
Hemorrhage 
Bitch in distress
90
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Does it matter if pups come out head or tail first

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No

91
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Normal post parrum care

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Bitch should clean pups and bite umbilical cords
Owner needs to if pet doesn’t do so
Make sure pups can breathe
Clean face first (hold upside down or use syringe/baster to suck out fluid)
Tie off umbilical cord
Weigh pets
Keep pets warm

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Post pardum problem.s

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Maternal neglect

Lack of milk production

93
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When to deworming uppies

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2 weeks
Puppies born with roundworms at 2 weeks , worms start reproduction
If wait to 7-8 weeks to deworming, already bad infection

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Start eating solid food

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3-4 weeks
Take bitch away for 2 hours so puppies are hungry
Offer food 3-4 times daily

95
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If wet food while getting used to real

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1 part food to 2 parts water
If dry: 1 part food to 3 parts water
Warm up food to body temperature , test on wrist

96
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Hand raising

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Feed in sternal recumancy 
Feed 4-6 times daily if healthy 
Feed 6-8 times if unhealthy/thin 
Warm up and test on wrist 
If puppy too cold, can't digest 
Stimulate genitals afterwards with warm clothes 
Can't go on own until 4 weeks
97
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Puppy packs

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Clinics make up package for new puppy
Includes info and resources
May include small gifts, toys, coupons

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