The Complete Book of Dog Breeding. Dan Rice

of the Bitch and Puppies

       Postsurgical Complications

       10. Lactation

       Appetite Paradox

       Lactation Nutrition

       Exercise

       Caring for a New Mother

       The Dam’s Weaning Diet

       Monitoring the Puppies

       11. Post-whelping Problems of the Bitch

       Hemorrhage

       Prolapse

       Vomiting and Diarrhea

       Mastitis

       Retained Placenta and Pups

       Eclampsia

       Metritis

       Hyperplastic Nipples

       Milk Duct Atresia

       12. Neonatal Puppy Care

       Moving the Puppies

       Considerations for the Dam

       Puppy Identification

       Puppy Records

       Puppy Examination

       Drug Usage in Neonatal Puppies

       Monstra (Developmental Anomalies)

       Neonatal Death

       Rearing Orphan Puppies

       Dentition

       Dewclaw Amputation, Tail Docking

       Solid Food Introduction

       13. Weaning

       Creep Feeding

       Emotional Maturity

       Socialization

       The Final Test

       The Weaning Diet

       Prospective Buyers

       Physical Examinations and Vaccinations

       Vaccinations

       Parasites

       Records

       14. The Reproductive Life of Brood Bitches

       Next Estrous Cycle

       Uterine Infections

       False Pregnancy

       Mammary Tumors

       Spay Operations for Retired Bitches

       The Reproductive Life of Stud Dogs

       15. Pedigrees, Registration, and Titles

       Pedigrees

       Registration

       Titles

       References

       Glossary

       Index

       Chapter 1

      Overview

      The goal of this book is to provide practical, usable information. It explains, defines, describes, and offers guidelines. It is not an academic text, but a handbook—a how-to book. The information contained herein is gleaned from a lifetime of personal involvement with dogs and dog breeding. The most current veterinary literature on the subject was reviewed as this book was written.