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Royal Ridge Kennel's Health, Care & Training.
TAPING EARS: - The ears start to stand up approximately
between a broad range of 6 to 16 weeks. Sometimes the ears will rise up on
their own for smaller corgis with smaller ears. However, most medium size
corgis and large corgis with bigger ears will need assistance and help to
get the ears to stand up.
A puppy will continue to go through growth
spurts throughout the first 16 weeks of life having the ears come up and then
fall.
The strength of the ears is based on calcium intake and calcium needs that
help build the cartilage in the ears. The time that the ears start to
stand up is also the same time that the puppy is being weaned from its
mother.
Calcium is needed for both the growing bones and the growing
ears. During the time of weaning, the
calcium intake drops, as the puppy is no longer getting the added vitamins from
mother’s milk.
To help the issue we give the puppy some milk and or cheese every day for
1-2 weeks and or choose a specific supplement along with other great vitamins,
such as Missing Link, Liperderm, and or flavorless Geletin. It's very
important to feed a quality dog food that contains a good nutritional balance
while they are being weaned. The
beginning start of life is very important for their over-well being, and for
the benefits of the ears.
We also tape the puppy's ears up as they should look. After 3-5
days remove the tape, the ears will be a tiny bit floppy but should stand up
now. If the ears still aren't standing up, then repeat the process for another
3-5 days. Please remember to give the ears 2 to 3 days of rest in between each
taping. Also minimizing activities with other pets help, as the rowdy
play can sometime knock down the ears. Below
are some example photos for your review.
Another way to tape the ears across.
Improving the life of your
dog / puppy through natural supplements!
Improving your dogs / puppy's immune system through natural
supplements has many benefits, not just for your dog's intestinal well
being,
but also for his or her coat and their overall health.
Boosting their immune system will better make their coat
grow with a more shiny glim, and keep away those dry flakes and keep the
skin
moisture packed.
You need to make sure your dog / puppy is eating
really high
quality dog food (something without grains). Adding Salmon Oil for the
Omega
3's daily in their food is a great added supplement to increase the
vitamins
needed for their coat.
You can also add
“Missing Link” daily for a nutritional supplement that can be purchased
at almost
at any pet store and or veterinary clinic.
A dog's / puppy's immune system does not mature until 12-18
months of age, so it's highly important for the betterment of your new
friend
to start them off with a great lifestyle.
When started early in life, the immune system will continue to increase
and minimize the possibility of ever developing uncontrollable problems
later
in life.
Should your dog / puppy ever develop an intestinal, and or
immune disease later in life, this helps them to better fight the
problem, and
have a great chance to a better lifestyle.
Food selection:
Immune suppressed dogs require a high quality, all natural food. Select a
raw
food diet, a cooked diet, or an ultra premium dry food with lots of raw
pulverized vegetables. Select organically grown vegetables or use one of
the
pesticide cleaners available in supermarkets for use on fruits and
vegetables.
Add leafy dark green vegetables, cruciferous vegetables — broccoli,
cauliflower, cabbage, watercress, bok choy, and carrots (carrots should
be
blanched one minute to release the carotenes). If you feed raw foods,
increase
the veggies.
To each meal: sprinkle a teaspoon of sesame seed oil--on the food. This
is an
important oil for immune function and skin repair. Also add a variety of
dried
sea vegetables like wakami, nori, dulce and kelp. The sea vegetables
should be
offered at least 4-5 days a week or even every day if your Giant
Schnauzer
likes it. Feed fish, boneless poached or canned fish.
Do not use
tuna, tuna and
swordfish are laden with mercury; sardines, salmon, mackerel or fresh
water
fish are good choices. When giving fish, cook some white rice and mix
with the
fish. Avoid grains like wheat or rye-rice, barley and oats are okay.
The following
supplements are for the immune system and should be given daily. If you
find a
product that combines these antioxidants in one capsule, use it:
Zinc:
50mg (chelated type)
Selenium: 200mcg (There is a
product called Selene E from Twinlabs. It
contains the right amount
of selenium and Vitamin E)
Vitamin E: 400 IU twice
daily
· Cod liver oil
capsules: 3 gel caps twice
daily
One gel cap daily: 25,000 IU
of Marine carotene (it is available in health
food stores—another
Twinlabs product.
Vitamin C with
bioflavonoids: start at 500mg and work up to 3,000mg by
increasing
in increments of 500mg weekly. If your dog
develops a loose
stool, back off by 500mg and maintain the level.
Nutritional
yeast: one
tablespoon daily
Lecithin granules: one
teaspoon daily
Milk thistle: follow
directions on bottle for an adult human.
One-half teaspoon of bee
pollen (optional but great nutrients)
Hokamix 30, a
vitamin/mineral/herbal
supplement: follow directions on
container.
The following herbs
are to boost her immune system and fight bacterial infections. Wherever
possible purchase organic herbs that are
"Standardized."
Olive Leaf Extract: Follow
directions on bottle.
Astragulus: Follow
directions on bottle.
Cat's Claw: Follow
directions on bottle.
Kyolic garlic: Follow
directions on bottle.
Pau d'Arco: 4 capsules twice daily.
Grapefruit
Seed Extract
Capsules or tablets: 225mg daily.
Flax seed oil (organic) gel
caps: one twice daily.
Plant based digestive
enzymes available at health food stores. Give two
capsules per meal.
Add a few tablespoons of plain yogurt to each meal or give
acidophilus supplements. It is very important to maintain good
intestinal
bacteria when fighting parasites.
Missing Link Nutritional Supplement
Royal Ridge Kennel recommends this great nutritional supplement when
wanting
the best for your puppy/dog. We believe
Missing Link ads vitality and vibrancy to your puppy/dog and can only
enhance
your puppy/dog’s lifestyle. This product
is veterinarian recommended and has proven itself to be very beneficial
to the
puppy/dog's coat and well being. Please
read below the information we have gathered to explain the supplement
and what
it entails.
In nature, dogs consume foods that are whole, raw and fresh, while
domestic
animals generally have a diet of processed foods only. The Missing Link
was
developed to target the nutritional gap between what nature provides and
what
is available in commercial foods. Formulated with all-natural,
human-edible-quality whole foods and food concentrates, The Missing Link
reintroduces unprocessed, nutrient-rich foods into your dog's diet.
The Missing Link is a dry granular powder, nitrogen flushed and
vacuum-packed for freshness to protect its precious nutrients. It
includes
important nutrients like Omega-3 and Omega-6& essential fatty acids,
enzymes and probiotics, fiber, phytonutrients, and vitamins and
minerals. Missing
Link Plus includes glucosamine for extra joint support for older
dogs and
those with arthritis or joint stiffness.
For years, veterinarians and pet owners have added The Missing Link
Canine
Formula to commercial foods to promote:
General Health & Well-Being
Better
Digestion
Healthy
Skin & Coat
Increased
Energy
Quicker Recovery
After Surgery
Less
Shedding
Reduced
Allergies
Less
Scratching & Itching
Reduced
Odor
Less Joint Stiffness and Pain
Canine Formula Ingredients:
Flaxseed, rice bran, primary dried yeast, blackstrap molasses,
sunflower
seed, freeze dried beef liver, dehydrated alfalfa, dried carrot, shark
cartilage powder, freeze dried fish protein powder, barley grass leaves
powder,
dried kelp, freeze dried oyster powder, zinc monomethionine, lecithin,
chromium
yeast, selenium yeast, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, garlic powder,
yucca
schidigera extract, riboflavin, thiamine hydrochloride, folic acid and
cobalamin
Canine Plus Formula Ingredients:
Flaxseed, glucosamine hydrochloride, freeze dried liver, blackstrap
molasses, rice bran, primary dried yeast, sunflower seed, dehydrated
alfalfa,
dried carrot, shark cartilage powder, freeze dried fish protein powder,
freeze dried oyster powder, barley grass leaves powder, dried kelp, zinc
monomethionne, lecithin, chromium yeast, selenium yeast, pyridoxine
hydrochloride, niacin, garlic powder, yucca powder, yucca schidigera
extract,
riboflavin, thiamine hydrochloride, folic acid and cobalamin
Feeding Guide:
Up to 20 lbs: 1 tsp
20 - 40 lbs: 2 tsp
40 - 80 lbs: 3 tsp
80 - 100 lbs: 4 tsp
Over 100 lbs: 6 tsp
1 pound is approximately a 2 month supply for a 40 to 80 lb dog.
You can purchase this product at most pet stores, vet offices and
through www.JeffersPet.com
.
We hope you enjoy this product as much as we do!
If you would like additional information, on crate training, potty training, basic obedience training and or specific care of your dog, please let us know. We have material ready on hand to help you adjust and raise your new puppy and or dog to the best of your ability. Thank you again for taking the time to read through some of our recommendations.
