![]() |
Help! have to wean puppies early :( My dam has had a problem with an engorged (to the point of possible infection) milk sac since the puppies were born three weeks ago. I have tried to get them to nurse in a different area, and she pushes them right back to where they started. They are now three weeks old, and the vet said that I should start weaning them so I can make sure that they are getting enough to eat. This is the second day.....and things seem to be going well so far. They seem to be a little more active and alert. Does anyone have any tips on weaning they would like to share? |
You might want to post this in the Breeder's Forum. |
thank you! |
Are you actually weaning or bottle feeding? I lost a boxer mom when the pups were 6 days old. I bottle fed them, every four hours, until they were six weeks. Near the end, I would begin adding a little baby rice cereal to their milk and then soak their kibble in the formula. The only problem you might have with this is finding a nipple small enough. I can't imagine they're able to actually chew food right now. PM me if you need any advice from a bottle-feeding standpoint. Thank goodness, with eight of them, I had lots of help at feeding time! |
Quote:
|
feeding little ones Hey... I was just gonna add...to make sure you put some nutra cal in with the milk you are giving these babies..it will help and is full of vitamins..I used it with some puppies I had to feed with a dropper too..and they all made it! It gets streeful, but they are worth it! Good luck :) Angie |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:44 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright ©2003 - 2018 YorkieTalk.com
Privacy Policy - Terms of Use