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Fantasy Pups
With the passing of Groundhog Day, we naturally think of Puppy Droppings. No, I am not talking about puppy poop. I mean allowing a juvenile canine to undergo free fall under the acceleration of gravity. Something like a mic drop, but not a good thing. I'm thinking of what Hizzoner, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, did to Staten Island Chuck on February 2nd, 2014, when during Groundhog Day festivities, he literally dropped the groundhog from about five feet, causing the poor rodent to die a week later from internal injuries. Yeah, not a good thing. No redo on that Groundhog Day either. Puppy droppings can be a serious as groundhog droppings. And as in the case of Mayor de Blasio, as unexpected and fatal. A puppy can squirm in your arms and next thing you know, the hapless canine is undergoing free fall. This is especially likely to happen just when you are just about to set a puppy down on the floor. You lean forward, the dog senses your intention to reunited him to terra firma, and he launches out of your arms. Not good. It can lead to broken legs, fractured feet or ribs, spine trouble, or the kind of life-threatening internal injuries suffered by Staten Island Chuck. Even puppies launching themselves from a chair or sofa can have negative health effects. One common effect of falling is an umbilical hernia; this can result when, upon striking the ground, the puppy's intestines press forcefully against the thin muscle walls at the belly button and cause the muscles there to tear apart. So please, be careful whenever elevating a puppy from the floor, and make sure that children and guests who handle your puppy are warned of such dangers. Finally, some advice about "fixing" your puppy. It may be advisable to wait until early May to have this done. This way, several common medical procedures can be taken care of at once, saving you money, and your puppy the pain and risks of multiple surgeries. Before your vet "fixes" your puppy, have your vet check that all your puppy's baby teeth have been pushed out by the adult teeth (common), that there are no umbilical hernias (not uncommon), and that the dew claws have not grown back (uncommon, but not rare). If any of these conditions are present, your veterinarian can easily remedy them at this time without any significantly additional expense, if any, or discomfort to your puppy.
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BreederHello. My name is Marie, and I have three Schnauzers that fill my life with joy! With the help of my children and grandchildren, I am raising Schnoodle puppies and placing them in good homes. Feel free to browse through my website and enjoy the pictures! Archives
February 2020
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