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As a pet owner you have the responsibility to make certain decisions on your own. Seller cannot stress enough that preventive care and supplement care is of utmost importance! Once they leave here, their well being is completely in your care! Because the pups were born and raised right here, they have an immunity to our area, our grounds, our home and the flora (germs) that they grew up around.  As they move into your home area, yard, neighborhood, and the new parks, they encounter a new set of flora (germs). To keep their immune system strong while here, we supplement their food intake naturally Including Sodium Ascorbate daily. from conception to the day they leave us, and we suggest you do the same, at least for the 1st year. (18 months to 2 yrs is the most beneficial!)

In our experiences, it keeps the body/immune system working at its absolute best!  

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Parasites are everywhere, but can be easily and inexpensively prevented and/or treated. With the new age of using 'dog parks', and more 'common areas', the chances of picking up a parasite, whether it be worms or a microscopic parasite, is growing more and more common, but don't worry too much, because preventions and treatments are just as abundant. Since the incubation period of the single celled annoying little thing called giardia varies so much, 5 to 12 days in dogs and 5 to 16 days in cats, if your veterinarian suspects giardiasis, a stool sample may be analyzed for the presence of Giardia specific antigens. So Because of the 5 to 12 days (according to the vca hospital) make sure to get that stool sample checked at the Well Puppy exam to make sure they're starting out parasite free. Try to keep them from "exploring" in questionable areas for the first few weeks, "dog" specific areas should be a "no go" zone. "Giardiasis can be transmitted by eating or sniffing the cysts from contaminated ground, or by drinking contaminated water." from VCAhospital.com ** Just a bit of info; Did you know that coconut oil with ground cloves is a good preventive and even treatment for these nasty little parasites? More on that if you want, just ask. 

 Natural treatments (chemical free) are something I keep in our dogs' medicine cabinet at all times, 'just in case'.  A good vet is a must though, and I have the BEST. If you're lucky, your vet has had, or is at least open to, the education of using the more natural treatments first, the Holistic/Naturopathic care. There are lots of Natural Options for treatment of any parasite! From antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, etc etc, natural chemical free sources are abundant! 

 

*For contagion reasons, please restrict the young puppy's exposure to known safe areas, avoiding high dog traffic areas like dog parks, beaches, rest areas, pet stores, etc etc, to avoid any contagious issues until it has finished it's "core" vaccines, or your vet says it's safe. And if something does come up anyway down the line, don't blame yourself or anyone in particular, these things happen to everyone, even the most fastidious of pet owners. I know you may want to "show off" your new baby, but remember the risks out. These modern day risks are why I suggest keeping both Kochi Free and Paxxin on hand throughout the life of your dog. (Available from several different sources online) They keep for years and can help with any possible infectious issues picked up along the dog's life.

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                                                              Hip Dysplasia General Informational
*** A myth on hip dysplasia is that just because mom and dad are certified clear of HD the puppies will be clear too. THIS IS FALSE. Both parents can have Excellent hips and still have a 10-30% chance of having a hip dysplastic puppy. Don't be sold on an old belief. If it were that simple to get rid of it, it would be gone as this practice of selective breeding only "good"  rated dogs has not eradicated it in over 70 years that it has been applied by  breeders! If it were that easy it would be gone by now, or at the very least, would be very rare. We're still waiting for a DNA test, and that IS being worked on today...."During the last decades a high number of selective breeding programs based on radiographies have been implemented for different breeds with the aim of reducing CHD incidence and improving animal’s welfare. However, the phenotype-based screening programs have not been effective enough, since the prevalence of CHD remains high...... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4395148/ .... Current knowledge in the mode of inheritance of CHD indicates it to be a genetic complex trait with a polygenic inheritance pattern influenced by environmental factors. .... So the only way to know for sure is to get your puppy itself x-rayed as it turns 2 years old, and one way to take precautions is to feed a high quality Vit C (the one for dogs is Sodium Ascorbate) throughout their growth to two years. We use Sodium Ascorbate for our pups and even adults and they're old but healthy and happy dogs! 

​​**** Only genetic Hip Dysplasia, (detectable by x-rays and by no later than 2 yrs old), in spite of the required vitamin C supplemented diet (amount of "C" can be shown by a blood draw) will be honored by our Guarantee. We guarantee our dogs and firmly believe a proper diet and no overload of chemicals is the key to health, thus the full health maintenance records need to be submitted with any claims on the Guarantee .... Dysplasia caused by factors outside the breeders control such as injuries, obesity, dietary deficiency (especially if the dog is low in Vit C), over exertion, over use of chemicals via an onslaught of constant meds, and/or other preventable reasons will NOT be honored.  The "up to 2 yrs" clause in the guarantee is there for a reason: An "inherited condition would be detectable by that 2 yr time frame".  Be aware that overweight puppies, poor diet (lack of proper nutrients, again mentioning the Vit C in the form of Sodium Ascorbate) and/or overexertion of a puppy (such as jogging with a young puppy)  can cause health issues including but not limited to Hip Dysplasia).
​****PLEASE be careful not to use overly strenuous exercise with a "young and still growing" pup of any large breed!!   Proper, gentle daily exercise on surfaces that are as natural as possible are proven to be beneficial in the long run.
​**for more information : ​( www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120326112842.htm )
​The over-all health of your puppy should be your primary concern and responsibility!

 

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Types of Vit C:  "The forms that have proved in studies NOT to be good and a waste of money are:  straight ascorbic acid with no additives to make it molecularly natural, and calcium ascorbate. Calcium ascorbate is not recommended because the calcium may cause kidney stones as well as not improving the hip joints. Ester-C is a form of calcium ascorbate.  The bad rap on vitamin C not working to improve hip joints has come from studies that did not use a form of the vitamin C known to work. Many people have a difficult time understanding that not all vitamin C is the same"(Since not all "C" is the same, the only form of C  that WE use is Sodium Ascorbate).

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NO early altering due to health reasons for the skeletal growth of the puppy!  Early spay/neutering will void your health warranty! The sex hormones play a key role in the development of the growth plates and skeletal development. Early spaying or neutering causes a delay in the growth plate closing process. This can cause them to suffer orthopedic problems such as hip dysplasia, CCL injury, and possibly even bone cancer. (please do your research)  This link, and others on our health page, can get you started:  Spaying And Neutering /By Dr Karen Becker: http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/health-risks-of-early-spay-neuter/

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So educate yourself, don't allow over chemicalizing your dog, make sure to feed it healthy foods, and supplement with Vit C during the "growing" period of his/her life! Our parents have been screened for inherited issues, so their pups' start is very good, the rest of it's life is up to you.....Quote:  "Puppyhood is measured by trials and stresses. Stress, toxins, impurities, and the fast rate of growth during puppyhood demands an extremely high amount of Vit C, often this demand is more than the liver can produce!".......

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So even if you don't do anything else for your pup, at LEAST add Vit C in the form of Sodium Ascorbate to his daily diet for the first year at least. Cost is MINIMAL at about $30 or less for a large dog for a YEAR! (my adults only get 1/4 t a couple of times a week! Compare this cost to the vet bills that may come up if you don't supplement!  Modern day stresses, highly processed feed (even the highest priced ones are STILL highly processed) preservatives in the vaccines, chemical preventives, environmental toxins and changes...all these DO affect your animals! Please take care to give them a life that is as natural as possible, for their entire life.    

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****For more information on Vit C and Hip Dysplasia, please see:

 

http://www.schlossfelsenkennels.com/vitamin_c.pdf

http://www.lapdog.co.nz/belfield.php

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/1_7/features/Vitamin-C-for-Dogs_5309-1.html

http://www.lapdog.co.nz/articles/vitamin_c_revisited_sy_guth.pdf

Or simply type "Vit C and canine HD" into a google search, It is a confusing and controversial topic though so beware. One side really attacks the other! You will, of course, find public forums with the general public opinions on the topic, and all their various including the "nay sayers", but you'll also find professionals, researchers, accomplished breeders, chemists, vets, etc and all their studies and findings that have much to say about the research and the benefits of Vit C. The information is extremely eye opening.