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What is Fading Puppy Syndrome?
The failure to thrive in newborn puppies, is often labeled as fading puppy syndrome. A fading puppy can occur from birth to nine weeks of age, but it is usually reserved for nursing puppies, with affected puppies declining quickly and die. Normal Puppy Behavior
Fading Puppy Syndrome Symtoms
What causes Fading Puppy Syndrome
How to Help a Fading Puppy If a puppy starts laying away from the group, crying constantly, acting restless, or failing to nurse, they should be removed and examined. The exact causes of Fading Puppy Syndrome are seldom known, your veterinarian will initially focus on supportive care and diagnostics. Initial therapy will include - warmth, nutrition, glucose, antibiotic, and fluids. Congenital defects should be identified and corrected. If you have more questions on fading puppy syndrome, contact your local vet.
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A Puppy? A Rescue Dog?Congratulations! You have found your new best buddy! Dogs need care on every level & that is physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially. Puppies and dogs, need a little extra attention to get the best possible start for a long, healthy life. If it seems overwhelming, don't worry; this blog is here to give healthy tips and preventive care advice. Veterinary CareA physical exam performed by your pets veterinarian on a regular basis is an essential step in keeping your puppy or dog healthy. These exams provide you the chance to detect and prevent health problems early. When to Call Your VetYour dog cannot verbally tell you if something is wrong, but they can let you know in other ways. If you dog has an illness of other health problem, it's always best if you catch it early. If you have any concerns, or notice any of the following:
Building A BondIn the same way you need time to learn your dog's personality, your dog needs time to learn yours. Build a bond with them by:
NutritionPick out a clean, quiet area where your dog's food and water bowls will be consistently placed be sure to clean both regulary! SocializationOnce your puppy has had all his/her required vaccines, and it is safe to play with other dogs, your new puppy/dog will need time to adjust to their new environment and make new friends. Gradually socialize them by:
Must HavesThe following things should be in your house when your dog arrives and items your dog may need:
SafetyLastly, many household items, including common foods, can be life-treating to your puppy/dog! Keep the following toxins out of reach, where they can't find them:
Poison Emergency
If there is any chance your dog has ingested something that is poisonous, Call your vet or poison control! Do Not wait! Contact them Immediately!!! This article provided by, ASPCA What is Cryptorchidism?The process of testicular development and descent into the scrotum in the embryonic and neonate in young puppies and kittens. Cryptorchidism is the result of failure of normal testicular descent into the scrotum. To understand what cryptorchidism is one must understand how the Testicle forms early in embryonic life and then descends into the scrotum during late foetal life- in the womb or early neonatal life- soon after birth. (short version) Cryptorchidism is not caused by any failure of testicular formation, however it is the result of failure of descending into its proper placement. Testicles and ovaries are formed when the animals kidneys are developing and it is during the last stage of development these organs called mesonephron that results in a mature functioning testicle. The testicle, now large and formed will start to hang from the abdominal cavity by mesenteries - membranes - similar to the intestine. The testicle will slowly start to migrate towards the animal's rear being pulled caudally by the gubernaculum - tight band of connective tissue, which links one end of each testicle to the region underneath the animals perineal skin. In order for the sperm to be fertile for reproduction the testicles must relocate to a cooler site within the animal's hot body. They must relocate to a special testicle-holding pouch that sits right behind and under the skin of the penis, which is called the scrotum. This process is called testicular descent. The path of the gubernaculum (band), from the testis (gonads) to the scrotal site, passes through a hole - the inguinal canal - in the muscular wall of the animal's abdominal cavity, somewhere in the region of the animals groin area. The role of the gubernaculum is to contract and draw the testis from the abdominal cavity through the inguinal canal and into the scrotal sac. During this process, some of the lining of the abdominal cavity also gets dragged into the scrotal sac along with the migrating testis. So, What exactly is occurring between the migration to where the testicles do not transition to their final destination, the Scrotum? Knowing that much of the scrotum is essentially continuous with the animal's abdominal cavity is important:
In canine puppies, the process of testicular descent normally occurs shortly after birth - within 5-10 days of birth - and most male pups will have readily palpable testicles within their scrotal sacs at around 10-14 days of age. It has been notated that "most" male puppies have readily palpable testicles in their scrotum by the time they reach 8 weeks old. Because the gubernaculum may not be fully receded and contracted down in some pups, it is likely that their testicles will still be mobile and able to slide back and forth between the puppy's abdomen and the scrotum. Puppies will often retract their testicles back into their abdomen when "excited or nervous", as a result, some pups aged 8 weeks and earlier are wrongly diagnosed as being cryptorchid. The timing of testicular descent has not been studied in every individual breed of dog and there are some breed variations in the timing of testicular descent. Cryptochidism is defined in most textbooks as a failure of normal testicular descent. In the dog, the definition has been refined and is a condition whereby one or both testicles are not present within the scrotal sac of the animal by the age of 8 weeks. Some textbooks say that you can not 100% diagnose a dog or cat as being cryptorchid until it has reached puberty:
Cryptorchidism is divided into two subgroups:
Conditions that are sometimes confused with cryptorchidism:
Conclusion: It is recommended by veterinarian's that an animal that has not had the descending of the testicles by 1 year for a small dog breed and 18 months for a large dog breed, then that dog should be neutered because the undescended testicle or testicles can become twisted, which is painful and/or develop cancer from the heat of the core body temperature of the dog itself. |
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