“the SucceSSful breederS are the oneS who, when roadblockS and difficultieS come along, ARE ABLE TO PICK THEMSELVES UP AND CONTINUE ONWARD TOWARD THEIR GOALS.”
breeding program. Those beginners who expect to be overnight success stories need to stop and rethink the whole process. The successful breeders are the ones who, when roadblocks and difficulties come along, are able to pick themselves up and continue onward toward their goals. It is advisable for anyone embark- ing upon a show or breeding career to embark gradually and slowly.
abdominal wall. The two common sites of a hernia are the groin and around the navel. Inguinal Her- nia (Groin): This type of hernia appears in the groin and usually in a female that is older or that has been bred. These hernias do occur in male puppies, buy many will close. Umbilical Hernia (Navel): They can be seen in puppies about two weeks of age. The cause may be due to cut- ting the umbilical cord too close to the abdominal wall, or due to the slow clo- sure of the umbilical ring. If your finger
will fit through the ring, it should be surgically repaired. Most will disappear by about six months.
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That a newborn puppy can have conjunctivitis? The eyelids
of puppies do not open until they are ten to fourteen days old. There is a closed space behind the lids which can become infected if bacteria gain entrance. This can happen if there is a small scratch around the eye or if bacte- ria enters through the bloodstream. We should check the eyes of newborns dai- ly, even if the eyes are still closed. If the eyes becomes red, swollen, puffy, or if a discharge is evident, there is probably an infection present. To prevent permanent damage to the forepart of the eye, the eyelids must be pried open to allow the infection to drain. The eye will need to be flushed and drops used. Be sure to consult your vet so that proper medication is used.
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A hernia is a protrusion of an organ through an opening in the
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That a newborn puppy can also suffer from blood poisoning (puppy septicernia)?
Sepsis in newborns is caused by infections which spread quickly and cause signs mainly in the abdomen. The bacteria usually enters through the digestive tract. Until a newborn is seven days old, bacteria can penetrate the lining of the bowel. Infected milk is a major cause of infant sepsis. Another cause can be naval infection. Signs to watch for are straining, bloating and crying out. The abdomen will need to be given a broad spectrum antibiotic and be treated for dehydra- tion and chilling.
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