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peanut7 New Member  Posts: 9 |
posted 02-01-2004 04:52 PM
 
hi- my min pins are 23 days old now and mom doesnt want to lay doen in her whelping box. she has been standing up in there for two days now. shoudl i go ahead and begin giving them a small amount of puppy food mixed with water or milk replacement? and also i still have a lamp over their box when is if ok to turn it off- they still seem to get cold (they cuddle more) when i turn it off for too long?? thanks, penny IP: Logged |
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charmedagain Member  Posts: 790 |
posted 02-01-2004 04:58 PM
Hi, I start feeding my puppies from 4 weeks of age with small amounts a couple of times aday to get them used to eating i also give them puppy milk here in the uk its called whelpi it maybe called something else where you are its a substitute milk for bottlefeeding and weaning puppies you can buy it from any petstore. A hot water bottle or heat pad placed under there bedding will help keep them warm when the lamp is not on. Also puppies and mom can be wormed see your vet for correct dosage for there weight as most petstore wormers do not work. Once the puppies are eating well you can feed them 3-4 times a day small amounts some people feed only 2 times a day its upto the owner and the type and size of dog the larger the breed the more they eat. Good luck with the litter and hope they give you hours of fun. Also i will warn you to be prepared for the mess they will make when they first start eating as some puppies like to step in there food heheheh.. Mike. IP: Logged |
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susan_cude@hotmail.com Member Posts: 813 |
posted 02-01-2004 10:53 PM
Hi! I want to see pictures!!! Mike gave you some great adise, he's a breeder, I don't know if he mentioned that or not. How many did mum have? My mini dauchshund had 5 pups on Nov. 15th, they are so much fun! And alot of work!!! Enjoy! Susan IP: Logged |
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peanut7 New Member Posts: 9 |
posted 02-02-2004 05:07 AM
thanks to all who replied!! Susan here is my website with photos- they are so cute- mom hqd 6- all red!! check themout... WWW.minpinmania.com IP: Logged |
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charmedagain Member Posts: 790 |
posted 02-02-2004 05:25 AM
OMG they are so cute and adorable bet you are proud of mum and bet she is proud of her babies. Good luck with them. IP: Logged |
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susan_cude@hotmail.com Member Posts: 813 |
posted 02-02-2004 06:52 AM
They are too cute!!!! thanks for sharing! May I ask you, we had a poster yesterday that purchased a mini pin at a pet shop (not a good idea) but some people don't know that. Anyway she had a question about this breed, I was wondering if you know much about the breed you have? and if so, perhaps you could answer her questions. Thanks! Susan And again, too cute! IP: Logged |
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susan_cude@hotmail.com Member Posts: 813 |
posted 02-02-2004 06:54 AM
Oops! I forgot to give you the topic name. It's: my mini pin... IP: Logged |
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peanut7 New Member Posts: 9 |
posted 02-02-2004 11:05 AM
mike- i have some milk replacement but should i give them some kind of food- i have read somewhere to make some kind of a gruel mixture, but i was going to buy some puppy weaning food at the petsmart store- do you think that is ok- also, susan said you were a breeder? of min pins? do you have a website? I would love to see pic's also thanks for the hotwater bottle tip- IP: Logged |
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charmedagain Member Posts: 790 |
posted 02-02-2004 11:26 AM
HiPenny i breed german shepherds, Sorry to hear about your mommy dog shocking herslef glad her and then pups were ok. I buy puppy food and feed small amounts frequently. Anything that will be light on the pups stomach is fine buti prefer puppy food that way they get the taste for it straight away bit again this is preference to the owner. mike IP: Logged |
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peanut7 New Member Posts: 9 |
posted 02-02-2004 11:38 AM
mike- ok but do you use canned soft or crunchy (softned with milk replacement) thanks IP: Logged |
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charmedagain Member Posts: 790 |
posted 02-02-2004 03:09 PM
Hi Penny i use both canned and crunchy for my puppies. With the crunchy i mix a little substitute milk and soften the food a little so its not too hard for there little teeth. mike [This message has been edited by charmedagain (edited 02-02-2004).] IP: Logged |
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