Scooby+Annabelle+alone time while unaltered=PuppyX3 (males)
Yup, this will happen to you if you leave two unfixed dogs together.
Good news, since Annabelle is acting normally and comfortably in her role as new and nursing mother, the next three to four weeks is all about taking care of Annabelle's needs, and Annabelle will take care of the rest (barring any complications, of course). I need to be sure to increase Annas food intake to about four to five meals, supplementing this with cottage cheese, yogurt, and wet dog food (in addition to her kibble).
A mother dog does not, generally, willingly go to her food or water at this point. So the food and water come to her in that I hold the bowls for her during feeding time so she does not need to leave her precious new charges. Outside to the bathroom, I carry her down so that she goes outside. Once inside, you return mommy immediately to her puppies.
I am also sure that she is comfortably situated out of the din of dogdom here. She has her own whelping box that is house inside a large crate for her comfort. The crate is in the corner and draped with blankets to make sure it's den like. I also have the heat turned up in the room to keep it extra toasty warm.
Again, please keep your dogs responsibly so this does not happen. The last thing needed, especially in this economy, is unwanted puppies OR dogs. If your family is in a situation of turmoil, remember that bringing another living being into the situation is not always the right OR more responsible choice!!
Need your dogs trained? Call Maine's Dog Training, Robin Rubin, at Mannerly Mutts Dog Training. 207-361-4395 will get your questions answered regarding your Maine Dog Training needs. Or e-mail mannerly_mutt@yahoo.com. Southern New Hampshire and North East Massachusetts dog training needs are met as well with a short commute:)
A mother dog does not, generally, willingly go to her food or water at this point. So the food and water come to her in that I hold the bowls for her during feeding time so she does not need to leave her precious new charges. Outside to the bathroom, I carry her down so that she goes outside. Once inside, you return mommy immediately to her puppies.
I am also sure that she is comfortably situated out of the din of dogdom here. She has her own whelping box that is house inside a large crate for her comfort. The crate is in the corner and draped with blankets to make sure it's den like. I also have the heat turned up in the room to keep it extra toasty warm.
Again, please keep your dogs responsibly so this does not happen. The last thing needed, especially in this economy, is unwanted puppies OR dogs. If your family is in a situation of turmoil, remember that bringing another living being into the situation is not always the right OR more responsible choice!!
Need your dogs trained? Call Maine's Dog Training, Robin Rubin, at Mannerly Mutts Dog Training. 207-361-4395 will get your questions answered regarding your Maine Dog Training needs. Or e-mail mannerly_mutt@yahoo.com. Southern New Hampshire and North East Massachusetts dog training needs are met as well with a short commute:)
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