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Growth plates close at 18 months. Here's what changes — and why your puppy's first bed matters more than their fifth.
The first 18 months of a large-breed puppy's life are not like the rest. Growth plates are open, actively forming around daily pressures — including 15 hours of sleep every nigh...
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