We have discovered the most amazing potty area for our nursery!

Posted by Paula Vandervoort on 8/26/2023 to Neonatal Care

Introducing BrilliantPad! Hope you're doing well! Just wanted to drop a quick note about something that could make your life as a breeder or dog parent a whole lot easier – BrilliantPad. As owner of The Dog Breeder Store and a

Fading Puppy Syndrome - a deep dive into causes and treatments

Posted by Paula Vandervoort, Senior Dog Breeder on 6/10/2023 to Neonatal Care

Fading Puppy Syndrome is not a diagnosis. It is a catch-all phrase that describes neonatal puppies born healthy, but which gradually fade and die of uncontrollable and unknown causes.

Up to about 30% of newborns die within the first two weeks of life. 50% of these deaths occur within the first week and are attributed to Fading Puppy Syndrome. Little research has been done on this subject, but it is a situation known to every breeder eventually. Fading Puppy Syndrome is most common during the first week of life but may occur up until ten weeks.