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Caring for your Weimaraner Lab It seems that dogs live shorter and shorter lives. Are we killing our dogs with the foods we feed them? Please take the time to be informed about dog food and pay attention to the suspected effects of the toxins and other chemicals that some suggest are in the dog foods we feed our pets. Feeding your puppy the right food: Large breed puppies require puppy food formulated especially for large breed puppies. Large breed dog bone structure grows at a different rate than puppy organs. Puppy food formulated for large breed dogs http://www.newmanveterinary.com/large.html actually slows the growth of the puppy's bones to so growth keeps pace with the puppy's organs. Generally the rule of thumb is to purchase the most expensive kibble you care to afford. Consult your vet for a recommended puppy food. Dog foods vary in quality to a greater degree than you would image. Read labels. Ingredients are listed in order of percentage of content. Meat listed before grains or bone meal mean more meat percentage wise. Grains listed before meats mean more grains or filler than meat. Beware of 'Ingredient Splitting'. Splitting grains into different types lowers the percentage of each grain listed therefore allowing meat to look as if it is the greatest percentage when in reality if all the grains were lumped together, they would occupy the greater percentage of content in the food, lowing the value of the food. Look for dog food that has at least two sources of meat in the first five ingredients and does not contain grains or corn. Corn and Grains: If corn is the main ingredient know that it is rich in carbohydrates know that corn meal has been said to cause food allergies. Dogs do not need corn or grains is its main source of food, it needs meat. Look for dog food that has at least two sources of meat in the first five ingredients. Meat Meals and Bone Meals: Bone meal is a good source of meat concentrate but what is the source? Bone meal is often made stomach contents, hoof, horns, and skin. manure and hair could be included. Generally its not fit for human consumption. Meat meal and bone meals do not digest well therefore the potential value is lost to the dog and passes right through. Soybean Meal: Soybean meal is considered a poor source of high protein for dogs because while the plant protein is there it's not digested well by dogs. Chicken Meal: Chicken meal is also a food product that is generally not fit for human consumption. Its made from what's left after the slaughter house has removed all the good parts. Animal Fats: Animal fat is usually an unknown as it could be fat left over from the slaughtering any animal or bird or even dead livestock. Its possible that fat and other spillage is collected after slaughtering and rendered for dog food. Colouring and BHA Preservative: Meals, corns and grains are mixed with animal fats and often preserved with BHA which is thought to be a carcinogen for dogs and humans too. Dog foods that coloured bits in them were likely created with food colouring which is suspected to also be a carcinogen. There is a comment often expressed in dog breeding circles that heaps ridicule and abuse on some dog food brands. It goes something like this "That dog food is made up of sweepings from the floor" and there is probably some truth to it. Unfortunately, due to consumer ignorance and corporate greed, some higher priced dog foods have suspect colouring agents and preservatives and poor quality ingredients too. We have heard that some dog food manufactures have been accused of packaging their low priced dog food in their high priced bags. Price isn't always the key to a finding a good dog food. No opinion give by any store, vet or so-called expert should be taken at face value. Study the ingredients lists and find out what the obscure names of ingredients really mean by searching the ingredients on the web. For example, Google this. "What are wheat middlings?" Here is a link to a an explanation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_middlings After that, search the same subject by adding "Why are wheat middlings in dog food?" These are search examples that will uncover many informative resources for any dog food subject. Dog Food Chat http://dogfoodchat.com/ has a large list of dog food reviews. You should subscribe to Adam's Dog Food Newsletter and download his free Dog Food Guide. Here is another site that offers dog food reviews http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/. Don't feed your puppy exclusively canned dog food as the percentage of moisture is so great in the can, the actual amount of protein is very low. Always offer a good quality kibble as well. Kibble only has a moisture content of six to twelve percent. You dog can thrive on a high quality kibble and will not need additional foods. To give yourself a short and informative lesson on commercial dog foods, explore this Wiki link. You should also Goggle this phrase. 'dog food scams' and 'dog food consumer report'. Once you have chosen a brand, search out its reputation on the web. As always, the bottom line is 'Buyer Beware'. Feed your puppy the most trusted, highest quality puppy food formulated for large breed dogs. To transition your puppy to its new food, mix the food we feed our puppies with smaller amounts of the new food and over a period of two weeks, gradually increase the ratio of new to old until the old is gone. We raise our puppies on Purina Puppy Chow and a small amount of specially prepared lean trimmings purchased from our local abattoir. About Large Breed Puppy Food Large breed puppies have a genetic tendency to grow rapidly. Controlling growth rate helps normal development of bones and joints which is particularly important from about eight weeks of age, when a puppy is weaned, to two years of age. Puppy food formulate for large breed puppies is designed to balance growth so the puppies bones and muscle structures grows more slowly. It has less calories to prevent over feeding. To research this subject Google "About Large Breed Puppy Food'. Vaccinations For Your GBSD Puppy Puppy vaccinations are referred to as 'DHLPPC': Puppy vaccinations are usually given in three separate sessions. #1. DHPP at six weeks (provided by BBF). DHLPPC VACCINE Your puppy's first vaccination includes the following inoculations 'DHPP': D Distemper We vaccinate our puppies between six weeks with DHPP. We only include the cost of your puppy's first vaccination in your puppy's purchase price. Vaccinations are usually given by Bayview Animal Hospital in Richmond Hill ON. DHLPPC VACCINE - What Is It? This is the main dog vaccine. Often it is referred to as the distemper vaccine, the parvo vaccine, 4, way, 6 way or 7 way or 8 way vaccine, annual vaccine or simply "the D something blah blah". It is an acronym for the diseases that this vaccine protects your dog against. Each letter stands for a disease; D=distemper, H=hepatitis, L=leptospirosis, P=parainfluenza, P=parvo and C=corona. There are many combinations that can be used. Veterinarians prefer to not give the corona and the leptospirosis vaccinations at the first vaccination session at six weeks however your dog needs all of these vaccinations yearly. D=Distemper. Canine Distemper is an extremely dangerous and highly contagious viral infection. Initially distemper is an upper respiratory disease. Signs include runny eyes, nasal discharge and sneezing. From there more severe cases can show severe diarrhea, vomiting and seizures. If the central nervous system has been affected, dogs that survive are often left with uncontrollable muscle jerking or epileptic type seizures that remain for life. There are many animals that can be infected by the distemper virus including raccoons and ferrets. H=Hepatitis. Infectious Canine Hepatitis (ICH) is a viral disease that attacks the liver in dogs. Other organs of the body that may be affected include the kidneys and eyes. The severity of this disease can vary from a mild illness that is hardly noticed to a severe disease that can kill. It can be difficult to diagnose ICH because the first signs are so vague. Initial signs include fever, anorexia, increased thirst and inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and mouth. Laboratory tests are often needed at this point to discover the cause. Later in the disease a blue haze is often seen within the eyes. In severe cases treatment entails hospitalization with intravenous fluids and various medications. L=Leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that mainly attacks the kidneys, liver and nervous system. The bacteria are transmitted through the urine and can be contagious to many animals and people. Laboratory tests and culturing the urine are often needed to diagnose 'lepto'. Hospitalization is often needed for treatment. P=Parainfluenza. Parainfluenza is one of the many viruses in the respiratory complex that causes kennel cough. Please see our information article on kennel cough. P=Parvo. Parvovirus is a viral disease of dogs. It affects puppies much more frequently than it affects adult dogs. Read more. C=Corona. Canine Coronavirus is an intestinal disease. Signs include vomiting, watery diarrhea and lethargy that can last up to 10 days. The danger of coronavirus infections is its ability to dehydrate the dog, which can lead to death. Often hospitalizations with intravenous fluids are needed for treatment. The disease is transmitted by the fecal material if infected dogs and is highly contagious. Rabies: You puppy also need to be vaccinated against rabies. This is done much later so you should discuss the timing of your puppies rabies vaccination with your own vet Your puppy's third vaccination is due 30 days after the second. Rabies Vaccination Four months should be the earliest you give the rabies vaccine for medium to large breed puppies. Consult your vet for advice. Your vet may recommend a later vaccination date for your puppy. All questions regarding vaccinations should be directed to a veterinarian. Crate Training Your Puppy Its necessary to crate train your puppy from day one. Place your puppy in its crate each night. Make sure the crate is not too large. If so, box off the back end. Cover all sides of the crate except for the front. Place the crate in your bedroom for the first two weeks so the puppy is not alone. If you ever need to leave your puppy at home alone it needs to be crated otherwise it will chew your furniture. If your puppy does not view the crate as part of its every day life as a result of sleeping it it at night, it will attempt to escape the crate the day you need to use it for the first time and hurt itself in the attempt. Its best to also provide an exercise pen to contain the crate in the day time if the crate must be used. This way the crate can be left open and your puppy can have access to toys, chewy things, water and paper. The pen must be 36" high or your puppy will soon learn to climb out. Here is a link to such a pen. Also, equip your crate or pen with a water bottle. Not necessarily as big as this one. Your your puppy's life and your life will be so much better if you invest in the crate, pen and water bottle!
Micro chipping We can microchip your puppy at your cost. We would do this on the eighth or ninth week which is also our Toronto GTA delivery date. You should make arrangements directly with our Vet in advance of this date. Our Toronto GTA vet is Dr. Allen Aarabi: Bayview Woods Animal Hospital Items You Need To Care For Your Puppy
Training your puppy using proper and consistent commands and proper and consistent training techniques is so important that you should brush up on how to train your puppy before you take delivery and instruct your family to follow the plan and the rules properly. All puppies need to be crate trained from the first day. Your puppy should be placed inside it's crate every night so that when you finally have to leave your puppy alone for a few hours, the crate is familiar and accepted. When you must leave your puppy alone during the day, placing it's crate inside a six foot diameter play pen that has at least three foot high walls, will allow your puppy to use the crate to rest yet give it access to training paper, food and water and toys within the pen enclosure. This kind of arrangement is necessary if you leave your puppy alone otherwise, to your puppy the crate will become a prison. After some months, and when the puppy has proven itself to be reliable (not peeing and chewing furniture), you will not need the pen nor will you have to close the puppy within the crate. The crate will simply become a resting area and retreat. If you purchase a large crate for your puppy use cardboard boxes to close off some of the interior of the crate to provide your puppy with only enough room to stand, turn around and lay on its bed. Adjust this as your puppy grows. Feeding Your Puppy Feed your puppy a good quality dry kibble formulated for 'large breed puppies' a minimum of two times per day. In the begriming allow your puppy to eat as much as it wants then remove the kibble. Give the puppy the same amount at it's next feeding time. The idea is to regulate feeding times by giving your puppy as much as it needs in one feeding session but not more. This regulates the amount given and it allows you to anticipate your puppies next bowel movement. Clean water should be provided at all times. Your GBSD puppy will not usually wander away from you however if left alone in an unfenced yard or outside in any location it can and eventually will be lured away and get lost, or worse, be stolen or hit by a bike or a car. Your puppy should never be left outside without constant supervision. A fenced yard has to be 'puppy proofed' so your puppy cannot escape. Even in a fenced yard and given some time, your puppy can dig its way out when not supervised. Budget Ongoing ExpensesYour puppy requires a Rabies vaccination at some time after 4 months of age. Your puppy requires de worming on a regular basis. Also, you should consider annual flee and heart worm protection for your puppy. At about six months you should neuter your puppy. These are ongoing expenses and you should consult your vet to discuss the costs and plan your ongoing expenses. dog medical insurance is available through your vet or online. This is a good idea as if things really go wrong and your dog is injured or becomes ill, vet expenses can consume thousands of dollars of your money when you least expect it or are prepared for it. |
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Descriptions and predictions of a puppy's temperament and physical characteristics when mature are based on our experience. When a puppy matures its actual physical and character traits may differ. Prices are subject to change without notice. Puppy values decline as puppies get older. Price reductions for unsold older puppies represent the value lost to an owner for not being able to raise and train a puppy from infancy. Price reductions for older puppies do not reflect a reduction in the quality of the puppies sold nor do lower values for older puppies reduce the value of the higher priced puppies sold for optimum adoption dates. In our experience, there is no disadvantage to adopting an older GBSD puppy. The Weimaraner breed is naturally able to bond with its master and family. In our experience purchasing an older puppy at a discount has little or no effect on one’s ability to train or socialize the dog. Purchasing an older puppy will not inhibit strength of the bond that will develop between you or your family and the puppy when treated with love, care and attention. Older puppies are often house trained and have had all their vaccination shots. |
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