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Originally Posted by bjh  If you are not comfortable removing dewclaws then it would be best to either skip doing them or let the vet do them. Some of my older yorkies have their front dewclaws and I just keep them trimmed and none have had any problems from them. I just prefer to remove them now.
When I first start raising yorkies I remember having to get up in the middle of the night so often because I would hear a little puppy crying that had got under the bedding and could not find momma. Once I started using the bottomless boxes I did not have that worry. Some mommas like to dig more than others. It sounds like you are keeping a good eye on your momma and her babies. |
Thanks! I'd say 'I'll sleep on it', but there's not much of that happening these days.
I will take it into consideration and definitely make a decision by tomorrow.
I do wake up often making sure pups are ok and momma is taking good care of them. I wake up throughout the night and since the pen is right next to my bed, their box is literally next to my head (but on the floor), add to that my heightened state of alert…and yes, I hear every squeak and I wake much more frequent than every 3 hours for feedings. I'm going to be looking for ways to improve the current setup. Thanks for your ideas!