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.
During the last 3 to 4 weeks of pregnancy, rapid weight gain and mammary gland development typically occurs. This is the point in pregnancy when the puppies begin to rapidly develop and the expectant mother will need additonal calories to help the pups during this growth phase. By the end of pregnancy, your bitch's weight may increase by 15 to 25 percent.