my pug had babies and i want to know if i'm allowed to hold them yet because i'm afraid to hold because i think it might get sick any answers
2006-08-15 10:40:00 · 9 answers · asked by ~j~*** 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Wash your hands very carefully before and after you touch any pup. You can touch them, but bear in mind that you might be bothering momma. If she seems distressed by your messing with her pups, then give her some quiet time with them. She is probably tired and testy after all she has been through and all she will go through to nurse them.
Also remember that the babies need to be with their mother for warmth and food. You can't provide either of those as well as momma can. Keep your handling them to a minimum.
Before you start spending too much time interfering with momma, go the library and get a good book on raising a litter of puppies. It will give you better advice this forum, and will reassure you as to what you can and should be doing for the babies.
2006-08-15 10:49:21 · answer #1 · answered by Robin D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can hold them right away. YOu can help mom dry them off with a towel. Touch them and make sure they are ok. Handle them every day. They need human contact. Just don't handle for too long each time. They can get cold very quickly.
2006-08-15 10:44:09 · answer #2 · answered by Jules 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My black lab mix had puppies 6 weeks ago today. The day they were born I handeled them a bit and mom didn't seem to mind. Just watch mom and see how she reacts. Don't hold them alot and you should be fine. Good luck with the puppies and I know they must be awfully cute!!!
2006-08-15 10:57:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this the same pug that you didn't know what to do with half an hour ago?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlfWLDeu189MWA8UhjISP7_sy6IX?qid=20060815142045AA1lqM9
Or does this take care of getting those Pug puppies you were looking for three hours ago?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtuVW7R34I2yeU9aSUb3Pe_sy6IX?qid=20060815112226AAS4Coz
2006-08-15 10:46:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO because the mother will not want you to hold them she will want to nurse them.So I would wait a few days.
2006-08-15 10:47:08 · answer #5 · answered by dustydee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are if the mother lets you. But don't try to move them too far from her - you'll just upset her. Don't let other people in to see them yet, just you.
2006-08-15 10:44:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't, because it will smell like a human, and it may die. The mother may not want it if it's be touched.
2006-08-15 10:45:55 · answer #7 · answered by Kitty/Penguin Jillian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's okay as long as your hands are clean, but don't hold them unless you need to
2006-08-15 11:20:28 · answer #8 · answered by Lis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
2006-08-15 10:44:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋