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Originally Posted by jcwuvzu  Sorry to hear that you lost Mercedes.  You fought so hard to keep her alive, you really sound like you did everything there was to do, sometimes its just better to let them go and not suffer anymore. I like that you gave her a name. Now she is more than just a puppy. She's family. |
You're right about that. I am attached to them all. I am taking them all to the vet tomorrow for a check up and the tail docking. After what I went through with her, I can't imagine doing that to them myself. I know that some breeders do it, but I just can't. I will feel better after the vet looks all of them over and tells me they are doing fine.
I did weigh the litter this morning and this evening. They have all gained at least .2 oz. today. I watched them all nurse, and Ellie is still taking care of them. My husband showed her that Mercedes was dead, and she just sniffed her and looked away. I think she knew something wasn't right with her. I will be buring her tomorrow b/c the ground is frozen right now. It's going to be one of the hardest things that I have done. Keep the rest of the litter in your thoughts and prayers. I will update tomorrow after going to the vet.