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Salembev · 12-09-2010, 04:52 PM

My new mom of five puppies who will be two weeks tomorrow is digging - just like she used to before she gave birth and as if she were nesting. Is this common? To me, at least her instincts have been amazing and predictable. I watch her several times a day clean her puppies, but today, there was puppy poop in the bed. Mommy has also been siting outside the bed looking in. The puppies are gaining, growing, and mommy is eating voraciously, but I am concerned because within just a few days all five puppies combined will weigh as much as mom. Should I step up with even more food for mom, should I consider taking a load off and start bottle feeding - should I call my vet? Is this normal?

12-09-2010, 04:52 PM	#1
Salembev Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bethania, NC USA Posts: 58 Blog Entries: 1	Help with New Yorkie Mom and Puppies My new mom of five puppies who will be two weeks tomorrow is digging - just like she used to before she gave birth and as if she were nesting. Is this common? To me, at least her instincts have been amazing and predictable. I watch her several times a day clean her puppies, but today, there was puppy poop in the bed. Mommy has also been siting outside the bed looking in. The puppies are gaining, growing, and mommy is eating voraciously, but I am concerned because within just a few days all five puppies combined will weigh as much as mom. Should I step up with even more food for mom, should I consider taking a load off and start bottle feeding - should I call my vet? Is this normal?