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Mama wants nothing to do with her babies! What do we do? Princess delivered her puppies this morning, 4 girls, (not even one little boy, dang!) and when the first one came out, (she was the largest) Princess jumped out of her box and onto my bed and looked at me like she was in trouble and terrified. I had to break bag open and take care of puppy, all the yucky stuff I really was counting on her to do ;) I had to keep making her get back in the box, she was practically doing flips to get out. Then she popped two out within 20 minutes, then the last one about 40 minutes later. I have been trying to get her to let them nurse for about two hours now, and she keeps running away from them. Is this normal for first time moms, cuz the babies are really crying, and she keeps hiding under the bed. :confused: |
It's very important that the puppies get the mothers milk, especially the first few days. Someone needs to hold her on her side to let those babies nurse or they will certainly die within a few hours. When their blood sugar drops thay can go into seizures and die. You must talk softly to the mom and make nursing a nice experience. Give her some med. rare steak, tiny pieces at a time while the pups nurse. Train her to become a mom and I'm sure she will catch on. |
It's very important that the puppies get the mothers milk, especially the first few days. Someone needs to hold her on her side to let those babies nurse or they will certainly die within a few hours. When their blood sugar drops thay can go into seizures and die. You must talk softly to the mom and make nursing a nice experience. Give her some med. rare steak, tiny pieces at a time while the pups nurse. Train her to become a mom and I'm sure she will catch on. If she isn't licking the puppies bottoms to stimulate them to pee and poo, then get a wet warm cloth and rub their bottoms every couple of hours till she takes over. Also buy a tube fo Nutri-Cal for puppies and give the pups about the size of a tiny pea every three hours. These few days are very critical for them, so stay on top of things. By the way, how old is the mom to these pups? |
Once she nurses them a little, that will allow some oxytocin to run through her system and possibly kick in her mothering instincts. (released in the brain) Try to keep calm, and the steak idea may work well, I would act quick or get those pups warm with a heating blanket and as a second option have someone get you store-bought puppy milk to hand feed them if need be. Try your best not to scare her and force her to do much without being very calm. I would hold my girl there, but do it very calmly so she knows what you will expect her to do. Keep us posted.:( |
She is growling at and trying to bite the puppies!!!! I cant get her to stop growling at them, what happened to my angel?:eek::eek: I dont want her to hurt them...We are trying to feed her while they nurse, but she is suddenly insane! |
OK, I am trying to calm down now, she is still insane, but I will have hubby run to store for the formula, I should have had it already just in case. We see vet at three so if she doesnt eat them by then hopefully it will be allright |
Oh yeah, I forgot, she is almost three years old. First (and only, I suspect) litter. |
She's sounds traumatized. I was going to suggest that you put them in a pen together and watch them closely but that doen't sound like such a good idea if she is acting that way. For now make sure they are plenty warm and get try to get some puppy milk from the store. I hope someone else comes by with more experience but it sounds like you may have to raise pups by yourself if she doesn't get the hang of this. Sorry, i am sure this is not what you expected to happen.:( Contact your vet and let him know what\'s happening asap. They may have suggestions for you. |
I went through this 2yrs ago, I called the vet he had me come in for pills to make her relax and she let them nurse, i had to give it to her twice after that she was ok. Betty & Micah my love:aimeeyork |
oh, doggie zanax!! I hope that works, she is growling at me too cuz I keep trying to get out from under the bed. She does come out when I say lets go outside, then I shut the door so she cant get at puppies. Now she is trying to get in. Women!! Sometimes we just cant figure out what we want! I feel sorry for her.:( |
She should not be allowed to go under the bed. Didd you fix up a whelping area for her that is contained so she can\'t run all the place? by all means watch her closely. But I had this happen with a first time mom last year and I literally had to put her in the whelping box every hour or so and HOLD HER DOWN so the kids could eat. The rest of the time, she stood on her hind legs in the x-pen outside the whelping box and barked to get out. |
I guess she\'s gone to vet now.I have been following this along.Hope things are better. Sheila |
Just got back from the vet, and guess what? THERE ARE TWO MORE PUPPIES STUCK IN THERE!!! :eek: He is doing a c-section right now, and told me to go and buy formula, as I may have to hand feed for a while. Hubby is gonna try to attach pics, I dont know how. Wow, what a day! |
OMG! I really hope everything smooths out after today for you, what a crazy time you\'ve had. |
That poor little girl, no wonder she was acting crazy. You must be frantic with these little ones to take care of. Sending prayer\'s for you and mommy. I hope everything works out perfectly. Do you have family or friends who can assist you in the feedings until mommy get\'s home? I hope you get help. |
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