The early development of a puppies skeletal system can be greatly influenced in the larger breeds by the surface on which they are raised. Consequently I go to incredible lengths to ensure puppies are on a totally non slip surface from birth onwards. Puppies should have their hindquarters under them when suckling and never struggling to "get a grip" with their legs splayed out behind.I like puppies to be standing within a short time of being born and see them quickly up on their feet moving around the whelping area.I have seen swimmer puppies quickly recover on deep uneven bedding.At the first sign of any flattening of the chest they should be moved to a non slip surface.The egg carton profile rubber used in upholstery is ideal as an undersurface. I would caution those using anything but a non slip bedding, your hip x ray scores could be interesting in latter life. Cheers Greg Greg Browne_Eireannmada Setters and Cavaliers [EMAIL PROTECTED] ========================================================"Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 1999 by its original author.
