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The Fading Puppy Syndrome
from:One of the most common causes of newborn puppy deaths is what has been named as the "fading puppy syndrome." Many of the unexplained puppy deaths that fall into this category would undoubtedly go elsewhere if only an accurate diagnosis could be made. Unfortunately, many of these poor little pets die so rapidly that no diagnosis can be made.
The fact is that whether or not the fading puppy syndrome is actually a distinct disease is still questionable. Many believe that it is what happens to any puppy that is unprepared, for whatever the reason, to face the stress of living in the world outside of his mother's womb. Whether or not the failure in preparation occurs before or after the pup is born depends on the reason for the puppy's fading,
Successfully saving the fading puppy that can be saved depends on recognizing the condition early enough and implementing proper remedial action. As a dog owner, you have to be very perceptive in order to recognize early enough the signs of a potential syndrome puppy. Below are some of the things to look out for:
1. An absence of the flight reaction: When normal puppies are taken from their mother and released, they will usually make every effort to scurry back to her. On the other hand, the syndrome puppy will not attempt to go anywhere.
2. Abandonment by the mother: A healthy, normal puppy is licked and protected by his mother. The syndrome puppy is left out of the litter and left in the corner to die.
3. "Slow motion" activity: A healthy, normal pup is always busy and does not move slowly to do anything while a fading puppy makes slow, deliberate movements, almost like in a slow motion picture.
4. Hypothermia: Most puppies can survive considerable hypothermia, and normal puppies in a litter usually feel warm and have ample supply of energy to keep their bodies from getting cold. The syndrome puppy does not like to eat and feels cold to the touch.
When you have recognized a puppy that is in the early stages of the fading puppy syndrome, you need to take him away from his mother and littermates and handle him just as if he were an orphan. In order for him to survive, you will have to raise him and feed him yourself by means of either bottle or stomach tube.
Three Steps To Determine How Much Food To Give Your Puppy
To determine the amount of food to begin with when you start feeding a growing puppy, apply the following steps: Step 1: Find a puppy feeding chart and determine the number of calories per pound of body weight your puppy should have for his age For example, a 7 week old pup weighing five pounds needs 400 calories every day Step 2: Divide the number of calories contained in a pound of .....More on Blue Buffalo Dog Food
The Dogs Mechanics of Eating
Many dog owners think that every different breed of dog must be fed different, according to some sort of specification However, the eating behavior of a dog is characteristic of the whole species, not of any individual breed, since all dogs eat the same way As a result, there are certain general considerations that can be made when feeding any dog A dog is not required to eat its food th.....More on Blue Buffalo Dog Food
Dog Food: 5 Types Of Commercial Dog Food You Might Want To Consider
Just a few years ago, feeding your dog was so much simpler compared to todayand#39;s nutritional advice I remember when my parentand#39;s dog ate whatever the whole family would eat, including dessert! In addition to table scraps, he also ate commercial dog food That dog had a happy life and lived well into his mid-teens without contracting any serious illness or disease Picking a commercial dog food w.....More on Blue Buffalo Dog Food
Three Factors for Successful Hand rearing of Puppies
These days, the development of successful hand rearing methods has made it so much easier to raise orphaned or abandoned puppies Dog owners who enjoy a high degree of success raising newborn pups pay careful attention to the three following principles: Giving a suitable environment; feeding a nutritionally complete formula; and having a regular feeding schedule 1 Giving a suitable enviro.....More on Blue Buffalo Dog Food
Pet Food Recall: Are These Pet Food Manufacturers Purposely Killing Your Animals
We all want the best for our beloved dogs, especially when it comes to the foods they eat We want to give them only the healthiest food available to make sure that they will live a long and healthy life But what if the so-called healthy pet foods that are being sold in the market today are not reliable anymore What do we do when we can no longer trust the food manufacturers who is suppo.....More on Blue Buffalo Dog Food
The Proper Feeding Procedure For your Puppy
The growing puppy should be weighed once a week for the first six months of his life The weekly growth rate, which starts from weaning to six months, should be very constant that it forms a straight line when plotted on a graph The amount of food consumed by a fast growing puppy should be increased at almost the same rate as the puppyand#39;s growth The only way to make sure this increase in food .....More on Blue Buffalo Dog Food
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