A Guide to Dog Pregnancy 

dog pregnancy

There’s nothing quite as cute as a fluffy little puppy. We want to help ensure that all puppies are not only cute but have a healthy start to life. Dog pregnancy is an exciting and central period for dog breeders and owners. Understanding the process from breeding to whelping helps ensure a safe and healthy […]

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A Guide to Whelping 

whelping

Who doesn’t love a new little puppy? A bundle of fur on four little legs, wobbling around, so anxious to give their person – or any person – unconditional love and puppy kisses! Those puppies don’t just appear from nowhere. Responsible breeders have made careful and conscious mating decisions, waited out the gestation period and […]

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When Can Dogs Get Pregnant in Their Heat Cycle? 

When Can Dogs Get Pregnant in Their Heat Cycle

Dogs – they are man’s (and woman’s) best friend. Without puppies, we can’t keep falling in love with these fluffy balls of enthusiasm and entertainment! But puppies don’t just happen. It takes some careful planning to breed the female dog to get the next litter of pups.  So, when can dogs get pregnant in their […]

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A Guide to the Dog Heat Cycle 

dog heat cycle

If you like dogs, chances are you love puppies. To get puppies, the female dogs must go through their reproductive phase, just like every mature female. But, just like every female, the dog heat cycle is a little different.  The dog heat cycle, also known as the estrous cycle, is a natural reproductive process in […]

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How to Provide Nutrition for Pregnant Dogs 

nutrition for pregnant dogs

Cravings. Bloat. Prenatal vitamins. It sounds like somebody’s pregnant. Except, this somebody is your best four-legged friend. Nutritional considerations for pregnant dogs are not that different from a human, except they shouldn’t simply eat their way through their cravings.  At Vitalize®, our team of dog lovers wants to ensure your pup’s pregnancy goes without a […]

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What to Feed a Pregnant Dog 

What to Feed a Pregnant Dog

If you are in the dog-raising business, you know that taking care of mama is of the utmost importance. Not only are you caring for a beautiful bitch, but you are also taking care of her tiny puppies that she is growing inside of her. Maybe you just love dogs and have a female who […]

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Reproductive Health for Dogs is Important to Breeding Success 

Reproductive Health for Dogs

Reproductive Health for Dogs It’s a labor of love to ensure the healthy delivery of cute, cuddly puppies. They don’t “just happen.” Several factors play into successful dog reproduction and breeding programs, including knowledge about basic reproduction, reproductive health for dogs and whelping and post-natal care.   Reproductive Health for Dogs  Several reproductive health factors should […]

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An Introductory Guide to Dog Reproduction 

dog reproduction

Dog Reproduction At BioZyme®, we encompass care that comes full circle for all animals. That means caring for the animals that provide food and fiber to feed and clothe the world. It means caring for the animals that are beside our sides as faithful companions. And, of course, caring for the animals that live on […]

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