Breeding Articles for Dog Breeders
Whether you're a novice breeder or an experienced one, Purina offers a wealth of informative articles to support you on your breeding journey. Explore our articles covering a range of topics, from getting pregnant to navigating pregnancy and post-natal care. Gain valuable insights and guidance to ensure a successful and safe breeding experience for both the dam and the puppies.
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Preparing for Puppies: Stages of Dog Labour
Recognize the signs and stages of labour in dogs to help keep them and the puppies safe during delivery. Learn about when you should intervene or contact a veterinarian.
Preparing for a Healthy Litter of Puppies
Prepare your brood bitch for a successful delivery and healthy puppies. Learn about nutrition, body condition, signs of labour, and stages of whelping. Prioritize care for your dam to ensure a smooth and rewarding experience.
Promoting Healthy Puppy Development: Recognizing Distress and Pregnancy Considerations
Discover the key factors that contribute to puppy mortality and learn how to prevent it. Gain insights from Purina veterinarian Melanie Barnes on recognizing distress signs in puppies, ensuring optimal care during the neonatal period, promoting healthy development, and understanding the impact of pregnancy on puppy health.
Use Progesterone Testing to Decide When to Breed
Discover how progesterone testing helps determine ovulation and the ideal breeding time. Progesterone, a key reproductive hormone, rises before ovulation, guiding breeders in timing their breeding efforts.
Optimizing Breeding Success: Understanding the Signs of a Heat Cycle & When to Breed
Master the art of successful dog breeding with insights into the female reproductive cycle and the crucial role of nutrition management for optimal breeding outcomes.
The Foundation of Smart Breeding Is Through Healthy Nutrition
Discover how body condition impacts reproductive outcomes. Learn about balanced dog food, protein-to-fat ratios, and optimal nutrition for healthy puppies. Expert tips included.
Understanding Dog Labour Stages and Signs: A Guide for Breeders
Ensure a healthy litter of puppies by providing optimal care to the dam. Learn the essential steps, from vaccinations to nutrition, for successful breeding and delivery in this comprehensive guide for breeders.
The Male Half of Dog Breeding Starts with a Healthy Stud Dog
Discover the significance of evaluating the male dog in failed breeding. Conduct a BSE for fertility assurance. Consider age, variation, and semen analysis. Reconsider stud dog purpose if reproductive disorders arise.