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Protect your puppy’s pearly whites
Dental health is a fundamental part of your furry best friend’s future. Your puppy has 28 teeth in his mouth and each of these teeth is vitally important to his daily activities and overall health. As with your own teeth, neglected puppy teeth can collect plaque and tartar that can lead to periodontal disease and even tooth loss. A fact that becomes even more important when those 28 puppy teeth are replaced with 42 permanent adult teeth. However, if you start training your puppy now, you can teach him or her to tolerate (and even like) tooth brushing as a puppy and as an adult. Brush up on your toothbrush…
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The top 5 tips for teething puppies
Teething is a tricky time. Here’s how to keep puppies properly occupied—and out of the shoe closet! Offer frozen mini bagels, plain or fruit variety, not onion. Allowing your puppy to chew, and eventually consume, the bagels helps to numb his gums, easing discomfort. The denseness of the bagel may actually help to remove loose baby teeth. Cold carrots may help relieve discomfort—and they offer vitamins and minerals. Just don’t offer more than one whole carrot a day, because of its high fiber content. Try frozen fruit, such as strawberries or bits of banana. The “cold pack” may help relieve oral discomfort and the fruit is edible. Watch out though……
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PUPPY MILESTONES: What to expect when you’re adopting
Congratulations on your new puppy! As you watch your playful little new furfriend grow, you may have some questions. When does the pup start learning? When do its permanent teeth come in? When is your pup considered an adult? Read below to find answers to some of these common questions. Five puppy milestones Whelp: A newborn puppy that lacks the ability to see, hear, or regulate body temperature. Neonate (0-13 days): The pup cannot see, hear, regulate body temperature, or eliminate without stimulation from its mom. Transition period (13-21 days): The pup’s eyes and ears gradually open, and it begins to hear and respond to taste and smell. Awareness period…
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