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What You Need to Know About Spaying
At Fairmont Animal Hospital we recommend having your puppy surgically sterilized (Ovariohysterectomy) at 6 months of age, before her first heat cycle. An Ovariohysterectomy is commonly referred to as ‘spaying’.
Read MoreBiting Puppies
When a puppy nips or bites, their teeth can leave a lasting imprint on your skin. Although biting is often thought to be a teething behavior, nipping, mouthing and biting in young dogs is generally a form of social play. Teething is more likely to involve gnawing or chewing household objects. When dealing with a […]
Read MoreThe Puppy Socialite
Proper exposure and handling of puppies during their first months of life is essential to the prevention of behavioural problems. The socialization period in puppies begins at the age of 3 weeks and continues to the ages of 12 – 14 weeks depending upon the breed. During this time, a puppy’s brain is developing […]
Read MoreBiting Puppies
Although often thought to be a teething behaviour – nipping, mouthing and biting in young dogs is generally a form of social play. Teething is more likely to involve gnawing or chewing on household objects. Puppies need to be provided ample opportunity to play, without biting. (Read more about Dental Care for Dogs) The most […]
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