http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm Breeding American and English Goldendoodles in the Standard, Miniature and petite Goldendoodles sizes Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:46:15 GMT Web Easy by Avanquest Software http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2013p00.gif NuVet Plus is an all Natural, Human grade Supplement and is NOT heat processed which this allows the vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and enzymes to stay intact, alive and usable for your puppy's body! There are NO fillers or artificial binding agents. Instead, they use high compression tableting machine to press the wafers. NUVET PLUS can significantly reduce the risk or eliminate many problems that strike your pet: * Allergies * Skin and Coat Problems * Scratching, Itching, Biting * Hot Spots * Arthritis Joint Problems (incl. hip dysplasia) * Premature Aging * Low Energy Levels * Cataracts and Tumers * Diabetes Liver Problems * Cancer (certain types) * Digestive Problems * Tearing * Heart Disease http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:46:15 GMT Doodle Heaven Goldendoodle and Labradoodle http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm#1 This test is one of great importance, however many breeders test more than necessary. Let me explain….. If a dog has vWD or is a carrier bred to a carrier this can be passed onto the puppies, One parent can be carrier and the other not a carrier and produce unaffected pups. We test all of our dogs unless we have raised them from puppies and the parents were tested and cleared for vWD. Please note, the tests for this disorder is currently NOT fool proof. Unfortunately, it is a shame that we as breeder who go through all the trouble of testing cannot be guarantee 100% accuracy on such tests. http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:46:15 GMT Doodle Heaven Goldendoodle and Labradoodle http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm#2 Hereditary HD occurs during the development of the pup in the womb. In this instance, the hip sockets in the pup are not right from conception. They inherit this type of HD from a relative – mom, dad or even a dog from many generations ago. Please note that although the mom and dad dog may have tested just fine for hips – as well as their parents and the parents before them, and on and on, there is absolutely no guarantee than any given pup won’t inherit HD. If there is HD anywhere at all in their background – even five generations or more ago, there is a possibility of the pup inheriting it. http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:46:15 GMT Doodle Heaven Goldendoodle and Labradoodle http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm#3 Copyright© All Photos and Contents on this site are the sole property of DoodleHeaven and may not be used without written permission. http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:46:15 GMT Doodle Heaven Goldendoodle and Labradoodle http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm#4 Let's Consider this……. A retrospective study of cardiac tumors in dogs showed that there was a 5 times greater risk of hemangiosarcoma, one of the three most common cancers in dogs, in spayed bitches than intact bitches and a 2.4 times greater risk of hemangiosarcoma in neutered dogs as compared to intact males. (7) A study of 3218 dogs demonstrated that dogs that were neutered before a year of age had a significantly increased chance of developing bone cancer. (8) A separate study showed that neutered dogs had a two-fold higher risk of developing bone cancer. (9) Despite the common belief that neutering dogs helps prevent prostate cancer, at least one study suggests that neutering provides no benefit. (10) There certainly is evidence of a slightly increased risk of mammary cancer in female dogs after one heat cycle, and for increased risk with each subsequent heat. While about 30 % of mammary cancers are malignant, as in humans, when caught and surgically removed early the prognosis is very good. (12) Luckily, canine athletes are handled frequently and generally receive prompt veterinary care. http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:46:15 GMT Doodle Heaven Goldendoodle and Labradoodle http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm#5 Is HD hereditary or environmental or both? Here are the most common situations of HD. Subluxation, meaning there is a good hip joint formation but not a snug fit between the ball and socket of the hip. This may improve or deteriorate depending on care given by the dog’s owner/vet. Good hip formation but the ball is not in the socket. In this instance the hip formation will deteriorate over time without good veterinary care and potentially hip surgery. Poor formation of either the socket or ball or both. Again, this situation may be mitigated with proper veterinary care to avoid or reduce painful side-effects. HD is both hereditary and environmental! http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:46:15 GMT Doodle Heaven Goldendoodle and Labradoodle http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm#6 It is vitally important to provide proper food and nutrition for your puppy’s health and this will go a long way toward preventing HD. Always feed a high quality food that is specifically made for puppies until the age of 4-5 months old at this time we recommend changing to a lower protein food. Yes, high quality foods usually do cost more, but the benefits of paying more for quality food will pay off in the long run not to mention the fact that you fill need to feed less per feeding than if you were using a lower quality food that is filled with nonessential fillers. After all doesn‘t your puppy deserve the best? Do you want him to become chronically sick just because of improper nutrition? In the end, you’re saving money on vet bills by paying more for better quality food. Good nutrition also includes feeding the proper amount – not too much and not too little. During your pup’s high growth phase, he may be a voracious eater, but also make sure he doesn’t get too fat. Extra weight puts a lot of stress on developing hips, but too little weight is also a problem. Talk with your vet or breeder about the correct amount to feed to maintain optimal health. http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:46:15 GMT Doodle Heaven Goldendoodle and Labradoodle http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm#7 Again no reliable testing exists for this disorder. For example, if a dog is tested in a spot that is unaffected the results of the test will show a negative. What happens if a dog is affected, but shows negative? Not to mention that the available test is very painful for the dog. http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:46:15 GMT Doodle Heaven Goldendoodle and Labradoodle http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm#8 Below you will find information concerning Health Testing, Information on NuVet and how to order and Information on Dog Foods http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:46:15 GMT Doodle Heaven Goldendoodle and Labradoodle http://www.doodleheaven.com/doodle_heaven2_013.htm#9