Dr. Todd L. Prince is a Chicago area veterinarian and American Board of Veterinary Practitioners diplomate. Since earning his doctor of veterinary medicine from University of Illinois, Dr. Todd Prince has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education to compliment his practice. At his clinics, Dr. Prince helps protect the health and well-being of all sorts of dogs, including puppies and seniors.
Puppies differ from adult dogs in terms of the level of care necessary for good health. Very young dogs grow rapidly, and to support their development, human caretakers should provide them with rich, nutritious food formulated to meet their needs. In the early weeks of life puppies source their nutrition from their mother’s milk, but at about 4 weeks old their diet should be supplemented with solid food. By about six weeks old, a puppy should be weaned from its mother and reliant on solid food alone. Besides providing a proper diet, humans can protect their puppies by ensuring they receive all necessary vaccinations on a schedule suggested by a veterinarian. These vaccinations immunize puppies from dangerous diseases like distemper and rabies, the latter of which can be passed on to and endanger the lives of people. |
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