Good Dog's Straight from the Whelping Box is an exclusive Q&A advice column written by Westminster Best of Breed winner and AKC Breeder of Merit, Susan Patterson. Susan has been breeding for nearly 40 years operating Fenwyck Labradors and also leads the Canine Fertility, Reproduction and Neonatal Issues Facebook group, which has over 17,000 members.
A Note from Good Dog
As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to let you know that the posts and information which appear on our column, “Straight from the Whelping Box,” are written by Susan Patterson based on her decades of breeding experience. Of course, nothing can replace your dog seeing a qualified veterinary health care professional. This means that the information on this website is meant for educational and informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If you have or suspect that your pet has a medical problem or condition, please contact a qualified veterinary health care professional immediately.