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Originally Posted by tjdmom  I would weight the babies at least twice a day and that will give you an idea. As long as they are continuing to gain, I would not be too concerned. I found that for the first month, as long as Zoe was doing a good job taking care of them, the puppies did not wake me at all. If they are crying, I would think it's either they are too warm or too cold or they are hungy. Although I have heard of other things like gas or similar problems. Zoe did not leave her puppies for the first week other then to go potty and to eat, I had to hand feed her in her bed with the babies. I also offered her water too in bed. I don't think you can spoil them too much right now. Also, are you taking her temperature every day? I think you should still be doing that as that can often be the first sign of some other problem ie retained placentas.
Good luck! Hope everything is ok! |
So far the little guy has gained 0.3 ozs today. He seems to be eating quite often now, his sister is somewhat of a bully and pushes her way but she seems to be backing down some.
She had her POP shot, I thought that got rid of anything in case she didn't eat both placentas. The Vet gave her that and an antibotic but I will continue to take her temp. Can you please tell me the normal range again.
If I feed her the water, she does take it and I agree with you, they can never be to spoiled during this time. This is her 4th litter, the other 3 she lived with her previous owners, we have only had her for a week so although she has taken to me and my daughter its still new.
She likes for me to come and sit up in the bedroom with her.