Caring for newborn puppies requires first keeping them warm and dry with absorbent towels, making sure they each get proper nutrition from the mother and monitoring their weight as they grow. Care for newborn puppies with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care. Expert: Dr. Pam Nichols Contact: www.k-9rehab.com Bio: Dr. Pam Nichols has been a veterinarian for 13 years, and she owns the Animal Care Center in Bountiful, Utah. Filmmaker: Michael Burton
If you don’t have a mama dog to raise your newborn puppies, these tips will give you the basics you need to keep the puppies clean, warm and fed. Get professional advice in this free video on puppy and kitten care. Expert: Dr. Laurel Leach Bio: Dr. Laurel Leach has worked as a veterinarian for over 20 years, practicing in Kentucky, Washington, DC, and currently in Sherman Oaks, California. Filmmaker: Michael Wormser Series Description: Develop your canine or feline “parenting skills” with these professional tips on puppy and kitten care ranging from proper feeding to coping with medical issues. An experienced veterinarian shares her insights in this free video series.
To bathe newborn puppies without hurting them, use a flea comb and rubbing alcohol instead of chemical flea treatments to remove any fleas, then gently apply soap and water while taking all possible safety measures. See how it’s done in this free video on puppy and kitten care. Expert: Dr. Laurel Leach Bio: Dr. Laurel Leach has worked as a veterinarian for over 20 years, practicing in Kentucky, Washington, DC, and currently in Sherman Oaks, California. Filmmaker: Michael Wormser Series Description: Develop your canine or feline “parenting skills” with these professional tips on puppy and kitten care ranging from proper feeding to coping with medical issues. An experienced veterinarian shares her insights in this free video series.
Newborn kittens have eyes that are still developing, and these eyes usually start to split open at about 10 to 12 days. Discover signs of possible infections in the eyes of kittens with help from a veterinarian in this free video on newborn kittens. Expert: James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
Newborn kittens shouldn’t be picked up until they are at least 2 weeks of age, because the mother needs to feel comfortable enough to teach them important life skills. Keep a kitten around its mother for as long as possible withhelp from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Robert Sidorsky, DVM Bio: Dr. Robert Sidorsky has been a practicing veterinarian for more than 25 years. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso