2006-10-20 16:28:44 · 8 answers · asked by Tricia W 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Do what your vet says.
2006-10-20 16:31:37 · answer #1 · answered by The Mouth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this first litter for her??? 11 pups can overwhelm any momma dog, irregardless of breed! Our rescue has handled literally 100s of litters, with/without mom dog. First of all, did you take her and litter in for a check up and to make sure she cleaned out totally after delivery?? There are normally 10 teats and not all of those fill with milk sometimes. If she thinks something is wrong with her or pups she will act strange! Mother Nature gives all moms an instinct. Is she trying not to nurse?? Big warning sign to take to vet.
Dogs can get an infection which makes the milk poison to pups. Privacy is very important for her/pups. Limit handling and people bothering her. Make sure she has adequate space to stretch out, nurse, etc. Also make sure she and pups are on clean linens to keep down risk of skin problems on pups. We always change at least daily if mom allows.
stress can make a momma dog react strange. 11 pups is a very large litter and she may need help to feed. Try allowing a few at a time to nurse and interact with her. Rotate the pups in groups of 3-4. Check her belly and teats for a hot fevered feeling! Wipe her belly down with clean cool cloths after nursing. Those pups can be rough, especially 11 crawling all over her at once. Think about it!
Do not used a powdered milk replacer if you end up having to supplement her milk!! The best we found is canned goat's milk(baking section at grocery), must be warmed to digest and dilute. Med dropper works better than those puppy bottles/nipples. Especially for the first weeks. The big caution is to make sure those pups stay warm!! If mom is not keeping them close to her then get out a heating pad to go under the linens.
We sometimes will get a nervous mom with a big litter, breed doesn't matter it seems. First time moms can have trouble. If you had her checked out and she's ok and pups ok then I'd say it is stress. Make sure she is on puppy chow and bulk up her diet to be able to nurse that big litter. Once the eyes open and moving around good, by 3-4 weeks you may need to start feeding to help her if not before. The absolute best formula starting at about 5-7 weeks is the baby rice cereal mixed with regular milk to make a soupy mixture. I always put down newspaper and used dinner plates. They get a little messy but that formula makes for some big healthy pups. Always warm whatever you are feeding, test on wrist area.
2006-10-21 00:20:28 · answer #2 · answered by pets4lifelady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you should remove the pups from the mother for their own sake. She might not intend to but she might be to aggressive and kill them. So I think you should listen to what the vet said and remove them.
2006-10-20 23:38:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bulls are notorius for agression on their young....you have to remove the pups and give them back like every 2 to 3 hours to nurse... and then remove them again...if not...you will have 11 dead pups on your hands.good luck
2006-10-20 23:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by Stacy W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would you ask a vet and not listen? if the vet says to take away the puppies thats what you should do.
2006-10-20 23:35:21 · answer #5 · answered by whosaidthat? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could seperate her from the pups and give them back to her only to nurse. I would muzzle her before placing the pups back with her so she does not hurt them. Good luck.
2006-10-20 23:34:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely,Definitely remove them from her, but give her more attention then before...
2006-10-20 23:33:00 · answer #7 · answered by OldSchool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definately remove them from her. she may injure them badly if you dont separate them soon
2006-10-20 23:31:18 · answer #8 · answered by Mitsy@myheart06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋