Why does it look like my girl dog has balls?

If you are looking at the dog’s anus (rectum) where she poops from, there are two anal glands about an inch below and to either side. If these become overfilled they will start to bulge and possibly look like testicles. In small dogs, anal glands are a known problem.

What can you do for a puppy with a hernia?

In the cases of small umbilical hernias where only fat is protruding, your veterinarian may recommend repairing the hernia at the time of spay or neuter. If the hernia is large or contains abdominal organs, surgery should take place as soon as possible to avoid organ damage or even death.

When do newborn Labrador Retriever puppies start to cry?

Newborn puppies may cry if cold. But they do not have the strength to cry for long. newborn Labrador puppies snuggle together to keep warm when their mother is away How Helpless are Newborn Pups? Although they rely on mom for a lot at this stage, newborn puppies are not completely helpless. They can use their front feet to drag themselves …

When do Labrador Retriever puppies start to open their eyes?

The Labrador puppies in this picture are two weeks olds. Two weeks old and the puppies eyes are now open! You can see that their eyes are now open and the puppies are beginning to look a little more dog-like. The breeder will be handling the puppies more now. It’s an exciting puppy development stage!

What happens in the last week of Puppy development?

Some big changes have taken place during the last week of puppy development stages. 2 week old puppies will often have their eyes fully open, or at least partly open. Ears open at this point too, so your puppy will begin to hear.

When do Labrador Retriever puppies start to stand up?

And most puppies are wormed for the first time at two weeks old. But it doesn’t stop there. Things are about to get much more interesting. At some point between two and three weeks of age, puppies will begin to stand up. The last week has brought a dramatic change in strength and mobility. The puppies’ rear legs start to catch up with the front.

What should I expect from my 8 week old puppy?

You may notice your puppy scratching the collar and trying to get it off. Please do not remove the collar, your puppy will get used to it over time. Always remove your puppy’s collar when putting her in the crate. The collar or tags can easily get caught in the crate and choke your puppy.