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Puppy Culture Potluck: Episode 33 - Fruit Kefir for Puppies:  Double the Ferment, Many Times the Benefits

This episode’s question is about giving puppies double fermented fruit kefir: "Hello, We are curious about the benefits of using Mango kefir for puppies. How does it help their gut flora? What is the purpose of using it. Thanks!" Listen in as I discuss: * How a second ferment with fruit transforms the nutritional profile and bioavailability of kefir * Why kefir in general is such a probiotic powerhouse * Why double fermented fruit kefir is particularly appropriate for puppies Visit our website madcapradio.com [https://www.madcapradio.com/puppy-culture-potluck-podcast/episode-33-fruit-kefir-for-puppies-double-the-ferment-many-times-the-benefits] for further reading.

Puppy Culture Potluck: Episode 32 - Puppies Who Can't Settle Down in the Evening: The Arsenic Hour

This episode answers a question about puppies who just can’t settle down in the evening: "What are your best tips for “witching hour”? We have an 11.5 week Spinone Italiano that we brought home just over two weeks ago. He settles down for naps during the day after some play and training, but after his early evening nap, some play, dinner, potty, he gets over aroused and overtired and we cannot for the life of us redirect his mouthing to a toy or chew and he cries in his X-pen and jumps at the sides. We are trying to establish a routine with a licky mat, Kong or other soothing activity to transition him and bring down his arousal. But it is a nightly struggle!" In this episode I talk about: * Why it’s natural for puppies to be restless and difficult in the early evening * Tips for dealing with a puppy who can’t control himself * Management and bedtime routine suggestions Visit our website madcapradio.com [https://www.madcapradio.com/puppy-culture-potluck-podcast/episode-32-puppies-who-cant-settle-down-in-the-evening-the-arsenic-hour] for further reading.

Puppy Culture Potluck: Episode 31 - Resorbed Pregnancies, Small Litters and Antibiotics: The Latest Research

Today’s question is about resorption of pregnancies and the advisability of using antibiotics to prevent future resorptions: "We had a girl who was pregnant with at least 1 puppy at 28 day ultrasound and 0 puppies on x-ray at 50 days...I'm curious what other people would check with the girl who absorbed before breeding again." In this episode we discuss: * Things to check/do when your dam resorbs a pregnancy * How the vaginal microbiome affects fertility and prevents disease * The most recent studies on the prophylactic use of antibiotics in breeding bitches Visit our website madcapradio.com [https://www.madcapradio.com/puppy-culture-potluck-podcast/episode-31-resorbed-pregnancies-small-litters-and-antibiotics-the-latest-research] for further reading.

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep30 - Is It A Fear Period? Recognizing and Navigating Fear Periods in Puppies

This episode’s question is about fear periods. “What are the critical fear stages in puppies from 8 weeks on? Is it best to keep up their socialization during these periods or back off for a few days and then resume?” In this episode I discuss: * How to recognize fear periods as opposed to general fearfulness. * The evolutionary reasons that puppies have fear periods * Navigating fear periods in puppies and dogs Visit our website madcapradio.com [https://www.madcapradio.com/puppy-culture-potluck-podcast/episode-30-is-it-a-fear-period-recognizing-and-navigating-fear-periods-in-puppies] for further reading.

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep29 - Teaching Puppies to Share: Dog-Dog Resource Guarding Prevention.

This episode’s question is about preventing dog-to-dog resource guarding: “Can’t seem to find it in the video; what is the protocol to work against food aggression within the litter? We have been doing marrow bones and resource guard training with people, but a few puppies are showing aggression to the other puppies at meal times. Any info appreciated, thanks!” In this episode I discuss: * Why protocols for dog-to-dog resource guarding are not as effective as protocols for dog-to-human resource guarding. * Five golden tips I have found helpful for preventing dog-to-dog resource guarding * Thoughts about dog-to-dog resource guarding and breeding programs Visit our website madcapradio.com [https://www.madcapradio.com/puppy-culture-potluck-podcast/episode-29-teaching-puppies-to-share-dog-dog-resource-guarding-prevention] for further reading.