Q: My dog is having puppies. I think they are stuck. She has been crying all night. What should I do?

In this video we discuss what to do if your pregnant pet is experiencing complications like pain or bleeding during labour and delivery. We also discuss what it means to be a responsible pet breeder, and some important things to keep in mind before breeding pets. We also discuss the responsibilities and medical costs required of pet ownership, and recommend that pet owners become informed of and prepared for these obligations prior to getting a pet.

Resources:

• Animal Shelter in Houston: “There is a 2.5 hour wait today to surrender an animal..” https://www.thedodo.com/close-to-home/houston-animal-shelter-drowning-in-dumped-dogs

Pet Statistics (ASPCA):

• https://www.aspca.org/animal-homelessness/shelter-intake-and-surrender/pet-statistics

Canadian Animal Shelter Statistics (Humane Canada):

• https://www.humanecanada.ca/animal_shelter_statistics_report

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Where to find a purebred or mixed breed rescue pet:

• https://www.petfinder.com/dog-breeds/?viewAllFilters=on&page=#Filters_Container

CVMA Position Statement on Responsible Pet Breeding:

• https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/documents/dog-breeding

AVMA Passes Policy on Responsible Pet Breeding:

• https://www.avma.org/News/JAVMANews/Pages/170301c.aspx

A Code of Practice for Canadian Kennel Operations https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/documents/Code-of-Practice-for-Canadian-Kennel-Operations

AKC Guide to Responsible Pet Breeding

Guidelines for Responsible Pet Ownership https://www.avma.org/policies/guidelines-responsible-pet-ownership RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERSHIP https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/responsibilities-of-ownership

PREVENTIVE HEALTH IN PUPPIES

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