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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.
The Fading Puppy Syndrome
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 .....More on Iams Dog Food
The Growing Puppy
After the puppy has been weaned, he can begin to learn how to handle and digest different types of new foods During the next 12 to 18 months of his life, he will continue to learn how to cope with the variety of new foods he eats For the first six to eight months of that period the puppy will be both growing and using nutrients and energy at an incredible rate If a food is fed containing ing.....More on Iams Dog Food
Taking Stock Of The Quality Of Food Given To Your Dog
Most dog owners whose pets are household family members consider it an inconvenience to evaluate dog food They usually feed only one or two dogs, never weigh them, and rarely keep any records on them at all Many base their selection of a dog food solely on how well their dog eats it, not on what the food does for their dog nutritionally Moreover, the shopper for the dogand#39;s food is usually the.....More on Iams Dog Food
Pet Food Recall: Knowledge Is Power When It Comes To Pet Food
Due to the recent pet food recall, millions of pet owners are left feeling daunted and bewildered as to why this incident happened So many dogs and cats were left sick and worse yet, many more died And since most pet owners depend on commercial pet food to feed their dogs, they are now skeptical about which brand of food to buy and what type of food is safe for their dogs Who Can The Consume.....More on Iams 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 Iams Dog Food
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