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failing baby
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All breeders face the possibility of a failing puppy. Some breeders choose to let nature take its course. There was a time when I was in the hospital for three days. Leaving a brand new litter at home. My dear, dear husband is a cattle rancher. I told him it was super important to weigh pups twice a day for the time I was gone. Sadly he did't do it. That baby needed to be supplemented as mom really didnt have any milk. So baby was starving. When...
Read Full Post »Diarrhea in puppies
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I have been away for a while and wanted to get back to my blog. I was greatly surprised when four of my five litters had 3 or more puppies. Wow did that increase the population. Ha-ha The babies are now 1 to 7 weeks old and you named it the dreaded diarrhea has appeared. We disinfect the flooring, bedding & toys daily. But, now and again.....someone decides to get diarrhea. After many a round with Diarrhea I thought I could share what I have learned.
First and foremost Don't panic! I ...
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Resusitation of a puppy who fails to breath
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What to do if your puppy fails to breath at birth.
If you have a puppy inhale mucus and fluid, which filled his lungs and he can't breath. Don't give up! As long as the heart is beating you have a real chance of saving your baby.
The first thing to do is to wipe the puppies nose and mouth. Sometimes if it isn't bad this will fix the problem. If not...Put the puppy in your hand Head down and firmly pat him/her on the back. This is not a time for gentle pats. Wipe his mouth and n...
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Dogs feel Loss and sorrow
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My sweet little Girl Dazzle lost her first litter. The first little boy was too large for her pelvis. Side note at the time we did not have an emergency clinic or a vet that worked after hours. (this was several years ago) The nearest emergency vet was nearly three hours away. And I knew that she wasn't going to last three hours. So a person does what they must. I finally was able to get ahold of the puppy and managed to pull it myself. This poor little boy had already passed away. It ju...
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Waiting for a litter
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I am new to blogging so here goes and I hope it is interesting to you.
Liberty is pregnant with her first litter. Very stressful for both of us. She doesn't understand what is happening and I worry about her. Will she be able to whelp these puppies easily. Have the puppies gotten too large? Will she except them, is she going to be a good mommy? All of the usual questions that a good breeder will have. I have gone through my check list. All supplies are ready for the birth. She will s...
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