Eclampsia in Dogs

A puppy's relationships with his mother and littermates during the first 8 weeks of his life determine his personality and what kind of companion he'll be. His mother will provide for his basic needs and...

Delivering and caring for a new litter can be an overwhelming task for any mother. Even though your dog will probably do a great job caring for her babies, there are some things you can do to help.

Your puppy needs good food and plenty of it. At this stage of his life, he’s not likely to pig out, but he needs a balanced diet to nurture his growing bones, teeth and muscle, to maintain his hair coat...

Whether the puppies are being cared for by their canine mother or are being orphan raised, the method and timing of weaning can have lifelong effects on the babies.

When a young dog finds himself without his mom, he risks missing important social skills that only his mother can provide. Knowing what he needs can help you try to be the best replacement mom possible....

Pregnancy is the period of gestation when the young are developing in the mother’s uterus. Typically, pregnancy lasts about 62 days and average litter size varies from one to fifteen, with an average of...

The maternal instinct is one of the strongest in nature, but pups can become orphaned as the result of a variety of circumstances, such as death or illness of the mother, or her inability to produce sufficient...

After delivering puppies, nursing begins. Despite a normal, uncomplicated whelping, problems can arise during nursing.