Puppies, one day old, what to do?

Question

My neighbour's dog gave birth in my outside-bathroom. He is not here, and the people who had to take care, do not give a $*it about. Well it means i've to take care, and i need to know what to do and what not. The ***** herself is looking pretty exhaust. And the other thing is, i've two dogs my self... AAAAAAAAA!!!!!

yahoo is really funny... *****=female dog.

thank you all, a lot. she seems to manage it very well, puppies are well... she took a lot of food, and drunk a lot... and my dogs are very surprised, but not agressive at all...
well, now we are a big, happy and a bit disappointed family.

thanks once again... from me, from the mama dog and form baby dogs...(on my 360 page)

Answer 1

1. Make sure the mom has water and some food.
2. Call your local animal shelter/animal control officer and explain the situation.
3. Find out where your neighbour is and call him to let him know about the puppies. If it sounds like he doesn't care, get your SPCA to come get them.

Answer 2

You want to keep the Mom and the puppies in an area, that is ventilated but cool and dark. The Mommy dog(yes I know the word,lol) needs to be kept well fed and hydrated,lots and lots of water. Then you want to make sure that Mommy is feeding the pups. If she doesn't seem to care, exhaustion is a part of the whole deal(when isn't it?LOL)for her so that's not caring for them. She's probably doing a good job but there are how many? If she can't handle them herself, and you feel like you and your family or friends can enlist, then add Puppy formula out of small nursing bottles to supplement or feed them! You'll know if they're being fed when their noses are wet or moist, their sleepy and moving around, and their bellies begin to get plump!!!! The longer she can keep it up, the better for you! I am sure it must be hard with two dogs yourself, but somehow the Mommy dog knew you'd be there whereas the people babysitting, won't and aren't!!! If it becomes too much, as they are hungry little ones, than go to your vet. with them and they will usually take them in and nurse them, it becomes a vet. hospital project!!!! :) Good luck! Hope it all works out well! Good for you, for caring and for wanting to do something even though I'm sure that this wasn't your first thought in your life.............

Answer 3

Take the mother somewhere where she can "nest" Some people use a baby pool. Empty ofcoarse. But this eay the pups can't get out too easy. Be sure to put it in a place that has little traffic so the mom feels safe. Keep the puppies warm. Thats very important. Mom will need more food now that she is feeding her puppies and herself. Keep her well hydrated as well. Also make sure that the mom can't roll over on the puppies acidentaly and kill them.
Also make sure that the mom is producing milk. If not you will have to bottle feed the pups.... talk your vet about that.
Hope this helps. Try not to handle the pups TOO much. Though it is good to handle them SOME.
Also make sure that the mother is cleaning them and making them potty. Keep her box or area clean. I usually pup towels down.
Agian, hope this helps and good luck!

Answer 4

First of all, the puppies need their mother's warmth. They need to drink her milk. You may need to guide them to their mother's nipples. The mother needs food, try to get dog food that specifically says on the can that it is a source of iron and calcium. You also have to watch out for the mother. Sometimes they do not know what to do with the puppies and may accidentally hurt them. If the mother does not feed the puppies, you may have to get a baby bottle and feed them with warm milk...GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 5

Keep your dogs away from her and her litter. Leave her to look after her litter herself. All you need to do is make sure she is getting enough clean fresh water and a feed. She knows what to do. Thank you on behalf of your neighbour, you are a treasure. Bless you.

Answer 6

Well take the mom and pups and put somewhere safe and warm. Is the mother nursing the pups? if not then you will have to bottle feed. If she is then just keep the mom fed and warm and if the neighbor is not taking care of his pets then report him.

Answer 7

well first feed the female. and call on yurs neighbors 2 tell them that thier dog had pups and the people takin care of them r not caring

Answer 8

call a vet!!! make sure the puppies are getting enough milk from their mom. keep an eye on the runt of the litter. keep a close eye on them to make sure the mom doesnt accidentally roll over on them. if they arent getting enough milk, you may need to bottle feed them. good luck!

Answer 9

Call a local vet and ask, they should tell you what to do.

Answer 10

Care of Newborn Puppies and Kittens

Newborn to 4 weeks:


Keeping newborns warm

From birth until approximately 3 weeks of age, puppies and kittens cannot regulate their own body temperature. Chilling is extremely harmful. They need a constant supply of artificial heat (heating pad) if mom is not available to keep them warm.

Keep the animal(s) indoors in a draft free room. If outside, they are subject to extreme temperatures, flea/tick/fire ant infestation and other animals that could harm them. For their bed, use an animal transport carrier. Line the inside of the kennel with towels. Place a heating pad under half of the kennel (not inside of the kennel). Turn the heating pad to medium. After 10 minutes half the towels should feel comfortably warm, not too warm or too cool. This allows the animal to move to an area which is most comfortable. For the first two weeks of life, place another towel over the top of the kennel to avoid any drafts. When the animal is four weeks of age, a heating pad is no longer necessary unless the room is chilly or drafty. If the animal has no littermates, place a stuffed animal and/or a ticking clock inside the kennel.

Keeping newborns clean

The mom dog/cat not only keep their litters warm and fed, but also keep them clean. As they clean, this stimulates the newborn to urinate/defecate. Neonates under 2-3 weeks of age usually do not spontaneously eliminate on their own. (Some do, but this is not enough to prevent possible stasis which can lead to infection). To help your newborn, use either a cotton ball or Kleenex moistened with warm water. Gently stroke the genital/anal area before and after feedings. If the animal does not go at this time, try again within an hour. Keep bedding clean and dry at all times to prevent chilling. If the animal does need to be bathed, we recommend a mild tear free baby or puppy shampoo. Bathe in warm water, dry with a towel and dry further with an electric hair dryer on low setting. Make sure the animal is completely dry before putting back into the kennel. If fleas are present, bathe as previously described. Do not use flea or tick shampoo as it can be toxic to neonates. If fleas are still present, consult your veterinarian. Anemia caused by fleas can be fatal if left untreated.

Feeding your newborn

Until the animal is 4 to 5 weeks old, bottle-feeding is necessary. There are formulas made especially for puppies and kittens. Human milk or formulas made for human babies are not suitable for baby animals. We recommend Esbilac for puppies and KMR for kittens. Baby animals should be fed every 3-4 hours. To mix dry formula, mix 1 part formula to 3 parts water. Microwave formula. Stir and check temperature. The formula should be lukewarm to warm. Hold the newborn in one hand supporting the animal's chest and abdomen. Do not feed the animal like a human baby (lying on it's back). It should be as if the animal was nursing from the mom dog/cat. You may notice that the animal will try to place its front paws on the palm of the hand which is holding the bottle. It may even "knead" as it feeds. Most animals will pull off of the bottle when full or when needing to burp. Burp the animal. It may or may not take more formula. If the formula has cooled, warm it again and offer it to the animal. Most like it when it is warm versus cool.

If, at any time, there is too much formula being delivered, the animal will begin to choke. Stop feeding, wipe away excess formula from the mouth/nose. Lower the angle of the bottle when feeding so less formula will be delivered. If, when feeding, there is too much air being sucked in, increase the angle of the bottle so more formula can be delivered. Most nipples are not pre-holed. Follow the directions on the nipple box. If it becomes necessary to increase the size of the hole, either use small scissors to create a larger hole or use a hot large diameter needle to increase the hole size. Sometimes, the newborn will not readily take to a bottle. Try to offer the bottle at each feeding. If unsuccessful, use an eyedropper or syringe to give the formula. Slowly give the formula. If too forceful, the formula may be pushed into the lungs. Most baby animals will learn to bottle-feed.

Once the animal is approximately 4 weeks old, teeth begin to erupt. Once the teeth are present, and it is taking a full bottle at each feeding, or if it is chewing on the nipple rather than sucking, it is usually ready to begin taking solid food.


4 to 6 weeks of age:

Bedding

Refer to "Keeping Newborns Warm". By age 4 weeks, the puppy/kitten is able to regulate its own body temperature. Therefore, a heating pad is no longer needed. Continue to use the kennel for their bed. If space permits, place the kennel in an area where they may get out of their bed to play and exercise. (Usually a utility room, bathroom, kitchen). Beginning about this age, baby kittens will begin to use a litter box. Most cat litters are acceptable to use except for the scoopable brands which can be too easily inhaled or ingested. For puppies, place newspaper on the floor outside of their kennel. Puppies do not like to soil in their bed.

Feeding

Once the teeth have erupted at about 4 weeks of age, the animal may begin to eat solid foods.

At age 4-5 weeks, offer either canned puppy/kitten food mixed with formula or human baby food (chicken or beef) mixed with formula. Serve warm. Feed 4-5 times a day if not taking a bottle. If still bottle-feeding, offer this at first 2 times a day and continue to bottle-feed at the other feedings. Slowly progress to feeding solid mixture more often, less bottle-feeding. At this age, the animal needs to have its face cleaned with a warm moistened cloth after feedings. Kittens usually begin to clean themselves after feedings when they are 5 weeks old.

At age 5-6 weeks, the animal should begin to lap. Offer either canned kitten/puppy food or moistened kitten/puppy chow. Feed four times a day. Have dry kitten/puppy chow and a bowl of shallow water available at all times.

By 6 weeks of age, most puppies are able to eat dry food.


When to seek medical attention:

-Bowel movement-loose, watery, bloody.
-Urination-bloody, straining, frequent.
-Skin-hair loss, scratching, oily, odorous, scabs.
-Eyes-half-closed, drainage for more than 1 day duration.
-Ears-shaking of the head, black color inside of ear, scratching, odor.
-Cold-like symptoms-sneezing, nasal discharge, coughing.
-Appetite-lack of, decreasing, vomiting.
-Bony Appearance-able to easily feel the backbone, emaciated appearance.
-Behavior-listless, inactive.
-If you see fleas or ticks, do not use over the counter flea/tick shampoo/products unless approved for under 8 weeks of age.
-Able to see any worms on rectal area or in stool, or any portion of the body.
-Limping/lameness.
-Open wounds or sores.


Determining Age

Newborn to 1 week: Umbilical cord may still be attached, eyes closed, ears flat.
2 weeks: Eyes closed, begin to open day 10-17 usually, scoots on belly, ears begin to open.
3 weeks: Eyes open, tooth buds forming, teeth may begin to erupt this week, begins to creep.
4 weeks: Teeth erupting, begins to show interest in canned food, suck reflex progresses to lapping, walks.
5 weeks: Able to eat canned food. May begin to try dry food, able to lap. Walks well and starts to run.
6 weeks: Should be able to eat dry food, playful, runs, jumps.