A puppy’s first weeks

From closed eyes at birth to early discoveries, puppies change rapidly. Explore growth, feeding, warmth, weaning and first experiences, while learning when an observation should prompt veterinary advice.

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A puppy’s first weeks

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  1. 1. A puppy is not gaining weight as expected. What is appropriate?

    A puppy is not gaining weight as expected. What is appropriate?
  2. 2. Around when do puppies commonly begin opening their eyes?

    Around when do puppies commonly begin opening their eyes?
  3. 3. A newborn's eyelids are swollen or have discharge. What should you do?

    A newborn's eyelids are swollen or have discharge. What should you do?
  4. 4. A newborn cries persistently and feeds poorly. What should you do?

    A newborn cries persistently and feeds poorly. What should you do?
  5. 5. Which approach fits a puppy's first lessons?

    Which approach fits a puppy's first lessons?
  6. 6. What must be considered when using supplemental heat for puppies?

    What must be considered when using supplemental heat for puppies?
  7. 7. How are a puppy's eyes and external ear canals normally at birth?

    How are a puppy's eyes and external ear canals normally at birth?
  8. 8. A puppy retreats and freezes during a new experience. What should change?

    A puppy retreats and freezes during a new experience. What should change?
  9. 9. If the mother cannot feed her puppies, what is the appropriate approach?

    If the mother cannot feed her puppies, what is the appropriate approach?
  10. 10. After weaning, what type of diet does a growing puppy need?

    After weaning, what type of diet does a growing puppy need?
  11. 11. Why do very young puppies need carefully managed warmth?

    Why do very young puppies need carefully managed warmth?
  12. 12. Which period is especially important for early socialization?

    Which period is especially important for early socialization?
  13. 13. What occupies most of a healthy puppy's first two weeks?

    What occupies most of a healthy puppy's first two weeks?
  14. 14. Alongside new experiences, what must a puppy have?

    Alongside new experiences, what must a puppy have?
  15. 15. Around when do puppies commonly begin trying to stand?

    Around when do puppies commonly begin trying to stand?
  16. 16. By roughly four weeks, which ability is usually developing well?

    By roughly four weeks, which ability is usually developing well?
  17. 17. External ear canals commonly start opening around which period?

    External ear canals commonly start opening around which period?
  18. 18. When does gradual weaning commonly begin?

    When does gradual weaning commonly begin?
  19. 19. What helps monitor each newborn's growth during the first two weeks?

    What helps monitor each newborn's growth during the first two weeks?
  20. 20. How should early socialization and infection prevention be balanced?

    How should early socialization and infection prevention be balanced?
Questions covered in this exam
  1. How are a puppy's eyes and external ear canals normally at birth?
  2. Around when do puppies commonly begin opening their eyes?
  3. External ear canals commonly start opening around which period?
  4. A newborn's eyelids are swollen or have discharge. What should you do?
  5. Why do very young puppies need carefully managed warmth?
  6. What must be considered when using supplemental heat for puppies?
  7. What occupies most of a healthy puppy's first two weeks?
  8. What helps monitor each newborn's growth during the first two weeks?
  9. A puppy is not gaining weight as expected. What is appropriate?
  10. A newborn cries persistently and feeds poorly. What should you do?
  11. Around when do puppies commonly begin trying to stand?
  12. By roughly four weeks, which ability is usually developing well?
  13. When does gradual weaning commonly begin?
  14. After weaning, what type of diet does a growing puppy need?
  15. If the mother cannot feed her puppies, what is the appropriate approach?
  16. Which period is especially important for early socialization?
  17. How should early socialization and infection prevention be balanced?
  18. A puppy retreats and freezes during a new experience. What should change?
  19. Which approach fits a puppy's first lessons?
  20. Alongside new experiences, what must a puppy have?

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