Thank you so much for the advice!! Molly is on a calcium supplement but I think I need to add one more feeding to her daily to bring her up to 5!! All of the pups weighed between 4 - 5 ounces and were born last Thursday, February 24. On Monday they all weighed between 6.5 - 7.5 ounces. Their crying has really calmed down - I have one that always seems to get "lost" and just have to move her back and she calms right down. Molly is on a calcium supplement daily. I was reading some earlier posts and saw some whelping pudding does anyone know if that is something I should make and try??
This has been such an eye opener and I am really going to enjoy these puppies but this will be the last litter Molly will ever have to have - as soon as the vet OKs it we are getting spayed, teeth cleaned and microchipped!!!
These puppies are great and I have such a respect for people that do this the right way - I have not been this stressed out in a long time!! Can't wait to watch the puppies grow and get them into a very loving home.
One more question - I already had one dog when Molly came to us - a miniature schnauzer about 4 years old. He has been very welcoming to Molly and accepting of the puppies. Is it crazy to want to keep one puppy and have 3 dogs? Financially I can afford to keep 3 and keep up with all vet, food, etc. expenses. I work but my husband is retired and home with them all day. |