With week old puppies it is common for the mom to not lay with them all the time. Normal healthy weeks old pups that are getting plenty of milk will only nurse about every two hours. As the pups get older the mom will want to spend a little more time away from the pups. Now, as for the mom, she needs to be eating at least 4 to 5 meals a day. What are you feeding her? She need a high quality puppy dry food mixed with some canned food. You can also give her a scrambled egg a day. It is essential that she also get a calcium supplement. I give 1/2 a calcium tablet in the am and 1/2 in the evening. Her last meal should be around 10 p.m. at night.
If mom is not eating well or vomiting then I would be very concerned. Please take her temperature. If she is not running a temperature then most likely she is just getting drained from caring for so many pups. It does not sound like the pups are gaining enough so you might need to help supplement the pups. If you have any doubt what so ever about the health of the mom or the pups then please get them to a vet. |