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Is it safe for a nursing mother dog to nurse her puppies after being rattlesnake bitten?
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∙ 16y ago
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.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 10y agoDepends, because some think it is very dangerous for puppies, but actually, it is quite useful for puppies' growth
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Can you supplement puppies with puppie formula?
If the mother dog isn't nursing her litter, or if there is an orphaned litter, then it is necessary to hand feed the puppies with formula. If the pups are nursing normally, there isn't a reason to supplement with formula, their mother's milk is all they need.
Can you give water to newborn puppies?
The newborn puppies should be nursing from their mother, they get all the liquid they need from her the first two or three weeks.
How do you know if puppies are nursing too much.... They are small Maltese but their bellies are huge. There is only 2 puppies.?
There's no such thing as nursing too much! The puppies will eat (nurse) until they are not hungry any more, as any infant will. The mother dog produces the amount of milk that her pups need, as they need it.
How much exercise does a nursing mother dog need?
A nursing mother dog does not need very much exercise when her puppies are you. You may find it very hard to get her away from them. As the pups grow, it's good to make exercise available to her, but most mother dogs put so much energy into feeding their puppies that too much exercise will make them overly thin.
Did dogs ever take care of kittens?
Yes. There have been a lot of stories about dogs nursing kittens and Cats nursing puppies. I think it's the mother instinct that works in here.
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!
Mother dog won't leave pups to eat and milk supply is very low pups are crying when nursing what do i do?
Puppies are 3 days old...
Is it good to handle newborn puppies?
You should try to handle the newborn puppies as little as possible. Let the mother take care of them first.
How long does the puppies nurse on the mother?
About 4 weeks.Then the puppies get teeth that hurts the mother.
How long will the mom of the pup stay with the puppy?
It's a good idea that the mother keeps nursing her young pups until the pups are 6 to 8 weeks old. This way puppies will get a good start on life.
Why is our dog having problems nursing puppies?
Your dog is a female right? Because if it is, and its having problems nursing, there could be multiple reasons for this. If, for your dog, it is the first time having puppies, it oughter know instinctively what to do, and you should consult a breeder or a vet. They may need to do a number of bonding like things to get the mother to accept them as she may of rejected them at birth.
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.
