TaP; the pediatric product, DT, should. only be used in children with a valid contraindica-. tion to the pertussis component. â¢ The routine schedule for administering DTaP to. children is a 3-dose series at age 2, 4, and 6 months, followed by boosters at age 15â18 months and. â6 years.
Critical periods in your puppyâs psychological growth: 0 to 7 Weeks. Neonatal, Transition, Awareness, and Canine Socialisation. Puppy is with mother and littermates. During this period, puppy learns about social interaction, play, and inhibiting aggression from mother and littermates. Puppies must stay with their mother and littermates during this critical period. Puppies learn the most important lesson in their lives--they learn to accept discipline.
Gestation is the term used to describe the time from ovulation to birth. It is important for breeders and dog owners interested in having puppies to note that ovulation period may not be the same as the breeding period. For a normal dog, the period of gestation is between 56 to 66 days with the average falling at 63 days. The veterinarian can confirm pregnancy by ultrasound as early as the 18th day after ovulation. The initial stages of dog pregnancy are marked by few changes.