What does it mean when mom starts to regurgitate their food ? My cocker spaniel had 6 pups(3 boys/3 girls) 4 1/2 weeks ago will be 5 weeks on thursday. Anyhow she still feeds a little bit but she has gotten in the habit to throw up chunks of food while feeding??? Is this for the pups to eat, maybe her way of weaning them off? I am sure I read this somewhere but cannot find it, thanks! :confused: |
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I know birds do this..but not sure about dogs. Seem like I saw wild dogs on TV..go out of the den come back after eating and regurgitate to the pups. I guess that could be what she is doing. Is she doing it right after she eat? |
barfing I hate that..LOL I have had a few dedicated moms do it. She is telling her pups it is time to grow up and eat from the dish. |
This is a weaning procedure . Venus do that when the pups are 4 or 5 weeks old . |
My mom did that too, its like she was telling baby..grow up,no more titties,here it is "somewhat chewed",then after a couple of days he went for the regular food,now he is on both soft and kibble,totally off mom,and no more upchucking,and everyone is happy :rolleyes: |
wow= you learn something everyday. I would have never thought of this. |
so she is weaning them off herself! WOW she is a first time mom, I am sooo proud! hee hee anyhow, I did start putting them on the puppy soft food, then I tried the hard food mixed w/ pup milk, but I guess I should just do grinded puppy food byitself almost like powder..... so no more mom or only maybe at night for a bit and let them sleep bythemsleves???/ |
I would let mommy and puppies together at night . |
what if she doesn't want to be with them for the whole night? |
Wow this is very interesting....definitely a good thing to know... Cause I would be the mommy freakin out... hehe :D |
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