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About 4 weeks.Then the puppies get teeth that hurts the mother.
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Is it safe for a nursing mother dog to nurse her puppies after being rattlesnake bitten?
As long as the mother is in apparent good health there is nothing to worry about. The only concern would be for the mother as the venom could not be passed through the milk.
When old are puppies when they begin to nurse?
Hello! To answer your question, they are ready to nurse as soon as they're born! They nurse for a few months, as long as their mother can supply milk. If you have a dog that is going to have puppies, then try some of these websites! http://www.peteducation.com/category.cfm?c=2+1659+1651 http://www.hilltopanimalhospital.com/whelping2.htm
The mother dog just ate one of her dead puppies is it ok for her to nurse the other puppies?
NO it is not okay separate the puppies from the mother. Yes, just like a human mother they eat food, they get more milk and for the mother dog she gets twice more milk in her breasts
Can one dog nurse another dogs puppies?
They can if they are lactating already. It probably doesn't occur often, but it has happened before, and likely will again. The greater question is 'will' a particular dog nurse another's pups.
Can puppies still nurse from their mother if she is in antibiotics?
The mother will not be in position offer the milk to her puppies...........
Can a miniature schnauzer nurse a large litter of 8?
A miniature schnauzer can nurse a large litter of eight, but the puppies might need supplemental formula. If the puppies are not getting enough milk from their mother, they need formula fed to them.
How long do people need to keep newborn dockson puppies?
If the puppies are with the mother then you should keep them with her until 8 weeks of age. The mother will instinctively wean the puppies on her own, but you may need to help her by removing her from the puppies. The puppies can technically be taken away after 6 weeks, but the longer the puppies are with the mother the better because they will learn from their mother.
How long do puppies nurse?
We wean our small breed puppies at 5 weeks, by 5 weeks of taking care of puppies the moms are sooooo ready to be done taking care of puppies! As long as they have some teeth 5 weeks is good, just make sure that they are eating, if they are "teacup" pups they nurse up to around 8 weeks.
What to do if mom pitbull doesn't feed pups?
When a dog has puppies, be sure to take both the mother and the puppies to the vet to be checked out. After that if the mother doesn't want to feed, you will have to bottle feed them. Puppy formula should be available at your local Vet's office. Instructions are on the back of the can for how much and how often to feed them.
How long should you nurse your pug puppies they are three weeks old?
Nurse them until it seems like they don't wanna be nursed no more.
Is it ok for the mother dog to breathe heavy while she is nursing the puppies?
Yes, it is pretty painful for a mother dog to nurse all the pups at once. just imagine 6 little puppies with sharp little teeth chewing on your nipples!
How long will puppies have to drink milk from the mother?
6-8 weeks
