Jeannie McElroy
Canine Enthusiast & Breeder of Champion European Boxers
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How to
Handle a Mother Dog Refusing to Stay with Her Puppies
Mother dogs, also known as dams, are often protective and guarded of their newborn litter. If your dam has abandoned her litter by refusing to nurse them or stay by their side, you will need to jump into action to make ...
How to
Help Your Dog Whelp or Deliver Puppies
If your dog is pregnant, you should know what to expect during labor and how to help if necessary. Certain pure breeds can have more problems during the birth process. If you have a bulldog or a pug, for example, it’s ...
How to Determine if a Dog’s Pregnancy Is False, or Real
Do you suspect your unspayed dog is pregnant, but there's no possible way it could have happened? Your dog may be experiencing a false pregnancy, a common reproductive problem (also called pseudocyesis). This hormonal pr...
