Puppyhood: The Five Stages of Growth

There are five stages of growth that a puppy experiences before they become an adult. The stages can be generalized by age but often our responses have to be guided by the pup’s individual development rather exactly their age.1 Neonatal Stage (0-14 Days) The Neonatal Stage begins as soon as the pup is born and […]

About Christine

Christine Mielke has fostered over 100 dogs and puppies and assisted with countless more through volunteering at local rescues and shelters. She is an experienced medical foster who has worked with cleft palate puppies, dying and premature newborns, and critically ill and injured puppies.