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Penny DiLoreto

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I am a certified Veterinary Assistant with 16 years experience in the field of dog breeding. During my professional carrier, I have attained knowledge in the following: Pre and post natal care of the female dog, Artificial Insemination, proper sanitary birthing procedures, and post delivery care of the puppies

Experience in the area

As owner of Puppies Dot Com LLC (website location: www.puppies-dot-com.com) I have over 16 years of experience in dog breeding

Organizations

West Coast Quality Breeders Association, American Kennel Club, American Canine Association.

Publications

Several online publications that you can view by googling my name - Penny DiLoreto

Education/Credentials

1986 graduate of the San Diego ROP Veterinary Assistant Program where I received certificates in the following areas: Animal Handling and Restraint, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Sanitation and surgical Prep., Instruments and Equipment, Vaccines and injections, Health and Safety, Veterinary laws and Ethics, biohazardious Waste and disposal Laws, Medicating and grooming Procedures, Medical Math, Anesthesia, Radiology, Basic Laboratory Procedures, Fecal Analysis and parasitology, Pharmacology, Emergency Medicine, and Reproduction.

Awards and Honors

Outstanding Student Award given the San Diego ROP Veterinary Assistant Program

What do you like about this subject?

I like to help others properly care for there animals.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Every day brings new learning opportunities for those who are willing to learn.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

http://www.liveperson.com/penny-d-diloreto/

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  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.87
  • Timeliness 9.92
  • Politeness 10.0
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  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 391
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Recent Answers from Penny DiLoreto

2009-04-05 labor?:

Hi Maria. All the symptoms that your pug is displaying are normal. Your new mother to be might feel she needs to find a safer, more secluded place to birth her puppies, and this could be the reason she

2009-04-05 pregnant pug:

Hi Michele. The normal gestation period for dogs is between 58 - 63 days. If your dog was bred on Fed 11 - 14, then the puppies are not due until around April 16th. I am going to attach the website

2009-04-04 boxer man:

Hi Isabel. Mating a male at 8 years of age, is perfectly fine. Also mating a 8 year old male with a 2 year old female is also fine. Remember we are workiing with dog, not humans and the difference in

2009-04-03 dachshund in labor:

Hi Marysia. When the time to give birth arrives the mother will show signs of contractions and possibly begin to shiver. The puppy will pass from the vaginal opening inside a graayish/clear sac. I'm

2009-04-03 breeding dachshunds:

Hi Penny. The age at which you should breed your dog(s) depends upon many factors. Most male dogs can become sexually active as early as 6 months of age (this is why most veterinarians recommend neutering

 

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