my new puppy was taken to the vet for her 4 wk shots...... when she was returned home to the mother she would have nothing to do with her and growled at her everytime she came near her. She won't have anything to do with her pups how come??? their only 5 weeks old!!!!!
2006-09-16 11:19:55 · 5 answers · asked by chgocas 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yep. I agree. The mom's just trying to wean the pups. It's not that she doesn't still love them, it's just time they start eating instead of nursing.
The mom might have felt just a little wary when the pup was returned to her, smelling like a vets office. Let's face it, not many dogs associate that smell with good memories.
2006-09-16 11:34:10 · answer #1 · answered by larsor4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why did you take the puppy to the vet for vaccinations at 4 weeks of age? Puppies that are fed by the dam are carry antibodies that protect them from disease until around 6 weeks of age. This is the usual time for pups to be vaccinated.
2006-09-16 19:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by silver dragon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They stink like vet and she hates that. Try rubbing Vicks Vapor Rub on her nose and put them on her. The smell will wear off by the time the Vicks does.
Good news is that the pups are old enough to start eating soft dog food. Either wet kibble down with water or get canned food and water that down too. Don't use cow's milk, it causes diarrhea.
Good luck.
2006-09-16 18:32:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mom probably feels they are old enough to wean, and they are. They should start out being fed dog food watered down to a gruel. As they get used to it you slowly cut back the water until it is just dog foof.
2006-09-16 18:27:48 · answer #4 · answered by irongrama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not too much into animals, but allow her to have a little space.Maybe, she'll come around in a few more days.
2006-09-16 18:31:20 · answer #5 · answered by bigsexxi34 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋