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