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Originally Posted by Lacy's Mom I would check the Mom's temp and teats for mastitis. Clip the puppies' nails. My girl, Allie will nurse her pups at least once or twice a day up to like 10 weeks (probably more, if I would let her). Be careful about leaving wet food out. Everything I have read says bacteria forms in as little as 30 minutes on wet food, just feed 4 times a day and throw out what is left after 30 minutes.
At 3 1/2 weeks I would keep adding the "milk replacer" at least for another week. longer if you think they are underweight. I also would try to get them on a quality chicken based dry puppy food and just add a little of the can to the softened dry so you can eventually get them on dry only. |
We also have water in a dish, but they don't seem to be interested in that at all. How important is it that they drink water at this point? I have tried giving it to them on a spoon, and they are not interested in it there either. Should I add some Karo Syrup to the Water?
You have been such a GREAT help, and I wish there was some way I could repay you for all your help! Just know you are VERY appreciated!!!
Audrey