Swimmer Puppy Syndrome. The puppy, apparently normal at birth, has a tendency to lie down. However keeping puppies on smooth, slippery surfaces during their early weeks of trying to stand and walk can not only exacerbate the problem but, in some cases, actually cause swimmer puppy syndrome.
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As a result, the puppy lies flat on the floor and paddles around like a turtle. A puppy should be standing and walking by three weeks of age. That is not the same thing as swimmer puppy syndrome.
Many veterinarians are willing to intervene and give the puppy a chance at having a happy, healthy life as there are quite a few treatments for swimmer puppy syndrome.your vet will be able to determine whether these or.
By jenny mitchell, tealwood labradors. This post details methods for preventing and curing swimmer puppies to ensure they function as normal dogs in adulthood. As a result, the puppy lies flat on the floor and paddles around like a turtle. The puppy, apparently normal at birth, has a tendency to lie down.
