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Originally posted by AKA_Monet
Doesn't it also depend on the breed of the animal? Just asking?
And my husband is studying for another Board exam--lab animal--the Diplomate from ACLAAM... We will be at the AVMA this year.
He wants a Rhodesian Ridgeback. Of course as a puppy. But, we don't have any land... Which means that for that kind of breed, leaving it in the house would drive it nuts, crated or not... At least that is what all the vets at Comp. Med. are telling me...
So essentially for large dogs, that have "schizophrenic tendencies", what would you advise for crating as puppies, i.e. Huskies? But what about for small dogs with open fontenelles, i.e. Chiauahuas [sp?]? Just asking?
I have never had a dog growing up because my mom was allergic to their fur.  So I had a pet brother. 
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Most crating I deal with is for large breed dogs/puppies, I rarely have clients that crate their yorkies or chihuahuas. As a puppy the small breeds need to eat frequently so make sure if they are crated to include food and water in the crate so they can snack all day and avoid hypoglycemia.
I went to AVMA last year in Minnesota. The meeting was ok but not alot of useful info for EC vets. This year I will be attending the VECCS meeting in April which is a carribean cruise-this should be lots of fun.
One of the doctors I work with breeds Rhodesians. I don't particularly like breeding or breeders but she is a responsible one and her dogs are well manored, OFA registered and well cared for. Pm me if you would like more info.